1 / 2Tittesworth Water Play Area And Toilets
📍 Leek, North West
Tittesworth Reservoir combines a recently upgraded playground — climbing frames, slides, swings, and inclusive swing attachments — with scenic walking trails ranging from short family loops to a full 5-mile circuit.
Tittesworth reservoir is a great place for walks. There is a long walk all around the lake which is approx 5 miles and a number of shorter walks. All the paths are mainly gravel based but suitable for pushchairs. There are wooden steps in at least 2 places on the long walk. There is also a visitor centre where food and drink can be purchased and a children's play area. The play area does get very busy at weekends. There are plenty of picnic tables by the visitor centre. There is a substantial car park but only limited disabled parking. There is a charge for parking with the smallest charge £3 for 2 hours. On a sunny day it is a lovely place for a walk.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Families with children aged 5 to 8 get the most from the playground, and the reservoir walks suit all ages including toddlers in pushchairs. The combination of play, walking, wildlife, and visitor facilities makes this a strong half-day or full-day destination. Weekdays are noticeably quieter — weekends attract large crowds, particularly in summer.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Steve Whitehurst
4 years ago
“Tittesworth reservoir is a great place for walks. There is a long walk all around the lake which is approx 5 miles and a number of shorter walks. All the paths are mainly gravel based but suitable for pushchairs. There are wooden steps in at least 2 places on the long walk. There is also a visitor centre where food and drink can be purchased and a children's play area. The play area does get very busy at weekends. There are plenty of picnic tables by the visitor centre. There is a substantial car park but only limited disabled parking. There is a charge for parking with the smallest charge £3 for 2 hours. On a sunny day it is a lovely place for a walk.”
Daniela Giczewski
4 years ago
“Couldn't fault this place!a great family day out.icecream kiosk by the children s park,plenty of picnic benches in the shade.Also a big picnic space behind visitor center.Free drinking water fountain for you to re fill your water bottle.bunnies in the fields,ducks by the lake...just a beautiful natural reservoir all together.Just please please,clean after yourselves and leave it as you found it!”
Jon Sargeant
a year ago
“First time visiting since they've redone the park and what a massive improvement, plenty for my kids aged 8 and 5 to do, climbing, sliding, swinging and spinning with inclusive swing attachments also which were easily accessible for wheelchair or pushchair. Only spent around 3 hours here and didn't go on any of the walks but the kids were well entertained”
Daphne Bailey
5 years ago
“A great day out paddle boarding canoeing walking along woodland trails parts are wheelchair friendly take out meals and drinks available toilets open though reduced at the moment for safety plenty of hand gel stations a picturesque reservoir to walk around.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
The improved playground at Tittesworth Water features climbing structures, multiple slides, swings, and inclusive equipment suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Walking trails follow the reservoir edge through open countryside, with the full loop covering around 5 miles. A visitor centre, ice cream kiosk by the playground, free drinking water fountain, and picnic benches with shade are all on site. Parking charges apply.
