Gildenburgh Water

Stoney Cove quarry was originally a granite mine. In 1958 when quarrying at the site ceased, the quarry filled with spring water. Today, the site consists of 3 main levels: a 6m shelf area, ideal for beginner training, a 36m sump for more advanced training and the main body consisting of 2 large 22m deep areas.

The pool at Harvey Hadden Sports Village is the main training pool. Measuring 25m by 25m and with a maximum depth of approx 4m, it provides plenty of space for dive training groups to spread out and a lot of space for swimming.

The Rosalie was torpedoed in 1915 and now sits just off Weybourne Beach at a depth of approx. 8 meters. She is a lovely dive and covered in life such as crabs, anemones, sponges, and fish. It is easiest to do the dive at low tide slack water.

Dosthill Quarry is a Spring fed, fresh water lake at the heart of Dosthill in Tamworth. Easily accessible from the M42 and the M6 Opening times:-Thurs - 1300 - 2100, Friday - 1300 - 2100, Saturday- 0700 - 1600, Sunday - 0700 - 1600. Last entry is 90 minutes before closing time.

Wraysbury is a great dive site for any diver, but particularly novices and divers needing a convenient refresher dive. With a maximum depth of 14m Wraysbury has a huge number of various sized wrecks, including the fuselage of a 737 plane, a bus, thorpe park rangers, boats, cars, and even a VW camper van.

A quarry at the local St Andrews Diving center. A place for everyone with access from the beach and from the pier. Gases and equipment rental are available on these place.

Eight Acre has a maximum depth of 14m which is ideal for most training courses, and provides good opportunities for recreational dives. There are several training platforms at varying depths around the lake if needed for training. There are 2 deep entrances to the lake as well as a slope with railings.

Holborough Lake is easy to get to and accessible from M2 or M20. Postcode is ME6 5GN. It is advisable to call Holborough before going to the site to confirm opening times. To contact the lake directly and arrange your own dives please telephone: Paula at 0750 7624911 (Nemes Diving & Water Sports Academy). Lake entry fees are £ 9:50.

Ideally situated just of the M5 motorway in South Gloucestershire, Slickstones Quarry (its real name) is an ideal place for training and for novice divers, Depths vary in the water from 1m-16m, Visibility varies depending on time of year.

Newhaven Scuba’s training site is an ideal site to gain experience in a safe environment with areas that you can practice neutral buoyancy and watch the vast fish life. Max depth is 6 meters and the life changes dramatically at night. Join Newhaven Scuba’s club to get exclusive use of this site.