Explore 800 acres of water, woodland and trails at the South East's largest reservoir with activities from aqua parks to sailing, camping and family adventures.

Bewl Water is the South East's largest reservoir, spanning 800 acres of open water surrounded by ancient woodland, rolling farmland, and 13 miles of scenic shoreline in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located in Lamberhurst, Kent, this exceptional destination offers far more than a typical day out—it's a place families return to repeatedly for its unique combination of natural beauty, diverse activities, and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy a comprehensive range of activities across land and water. Water-based adventures include an acclaimed aqua park (rated number 1 in the UK), sailing, windsurfing, wingfoiling, and open water swimming. Land-based activities feature cycling, laser tag, and soft play for younger children. The venue also offers 13 miles of walking trails perfect for all fitness levels, fishing opportunities, and on-site camping for those wishing to stay overnight. Bewl Water caters excellently to families with various age groups. The Waterfront Café provides indoor and outdoor seating with seasonal menus, kids' lunchboxes, hot drinks, and ice cream, all with spectacular reservoir views. The venue is dog-friendly and pushchair-friendly, ensuring all family members can enjoy their visit. Special seasonal experiences, such as Christmas at Bewl Water, offer extended family entertainment. Open daily from 8am with gates closing at 8pm, Bewl Water combines adventure, relaxation, and natural beauty to create memorable experiences year-round.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Barry Vidler

2 months ago

Lovely place to visit. Free entry. Parking via Ring Go is for one hour, four hours or all day. Definitely need all day if you want to attempt walking around the whole lake! Nice cafe with excellent indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of activities for all ages but also very good for dog walking bike riding and exploring the walks and wooded areas.

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marc mcilveney

3 months ago

Love this place, peaceful and beautiful. The reservoir is 13 miles around so this is perfect for a bike ride, dog walking or aqua sports, scenic views all the way around and loads of wildlife.

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Harry Hope

3 months ago

Perfect for days out and activities for kids. Lots to do, but charges may put some people off, hence the dropped star. Well organised routes for walking and cycling, good parking and decent refreshments/WC.

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Roger of RTW

6 months ago

Ok so the weather didn't help but more than 1 hour parking costs over £6!! Cafe could be so much better. Lots of competition close by with better service. Arrived at 11.10 on sunday. Missed the breakfast menu despite chef not cooking. Could do with a clean up especially with 3 staff and 15 customers. Needs improvement but content with captive audience using soft play. Would rather go to Scotney or Bedgebury in future or park in wadhurst and walk to Bewl for free. Park8ng should be cheaper.

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Gary Duffield

7 months ago

This place is beautiful! The views are amazing. The walk around the lake is 13 miles and took us 4 hours 20 mins. It’s signed pretty well but some of the mile markers are missing which is a shame as they are really handy to make sure you are on track. It’s a shame that some of the walk takes you onto the road but when we went it wasn’t busy so not many cars to avoid

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026