Tittesworth Water

Tittesworth Water Tittesworth Water is situated on the edge of the spectacular Peak District National Park What wildlife can I see there? Where does the water come from?

Tittesworth Water occupies a beautiful setting with The Roaches as its breathtaking backdrop. Severn Trent Water built the visitor centre in 1998 although the reservoir was first constructed as early as 1858. It is now used to store the water supplying homes and businesses in parts of the Staffordshire Moorlands, Stoke-on-Trent and Leek. There are over 100 hectares of rich wildlife habitat, linkin

g the agricultural landscape of North Staffordshire with the wild moorlands of the Peak District. Tittesworth has a wide variety of habitats, from conifer plantation and semi ancient woods to wildflower meadows and marshland. This variety of habitat enables us to provide food, shelter and water for a wide variety of wildlife species. Lapwing, snipe and curlew are regular visitors to the fields around Tittesworth and when water levels fall in the Summer the exposed mud attracts birds such as oystercatchers, plovers and herons. The meadows are rich in wild flowers such as purple spotted orchid, ox-eye daisy and birds foot trefoil. These plants also provide food for butterflies such as the meadow brown. What is Tittesworth’s role in the water supply? Tittesworth Water pumps on average 28 million litres of water a day and has the capacity to provide up to 45 million litres a day. This water is then distributed to households and businesses in parts of Stoke on Trent, Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands. Water flows into Tittesworth Reservoir from the Upper River Churnet. Most of the water comes from winter floods, the reservoir acts as a huge storage tank, taking water in and out when needed. What happens to the water at Tittesworth? The water from the reservoir is treated to drinking water standards at Tittesworth Treatment Works and pumped into a storage reservoir at Ladderedge. The water from Ladderedge, in conjunction with borehole water from Wallgrange, Poolend and Highgate, is then distributed to homes and businesses to be used by our customers.

We have a very special visitor at Tittesworth! 💚We have been very lucky to have a Spoonbill visiting us, which is a firs...
23/06/2026

We have a very special visitor at Tittesworth! 💚
We have been very lucky to have a Spoonbill visiting us, which is a first for Tittesworth 😊

16/06/2026

It’s this time of year our meadows come to life! What wild flowers can you spot?

🔊HUGE NEWS - Managed Open Water Swimming is coming to Tittesworth!We are delighted to announce that Tittesworth Waterspo...
12/06/2026

🔊HUGE NEWS - Managed Open Water Swimming is coming to Tittesworth!
We are delighted to announce that Tittesworth Watersports will be trialling managed open water swimming this Summer with sessions running on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings 🏊‍♂️
There will be a 400M course set up on the water with sessions lasting 50 mins and costing £8
For more details and to book online check out: https://ow.ly/HcT550Zb04C
✔️ Tittesworth Watersports and Severn Trent have been working closely to introduce managed open water swimming to Tittesworth in a safe and accessible manner. Managed open water swimming will only take place: at authorised times, within designated areas of the reservoir which have been confirmed as safe from underwater obstructions, where water sampling and water temperatures are measured to certain perameters, swim safety is provided and swimmers provide/wear mandatory safety equipment.
⛔ Please note swimming is still unauthorised at Tittesworth Water outside of managed open water swimming sessions provided by Tittesworth Watersports.

09/06/2026

🏃‍♂️ A big well done to our Running Ranger Dave! 🏃‍♂️
After being away from running due to illness, Dave continues to make his return by completing the Passing Clouds fell race in an impressive 1 hour 23 minutes!
It's fantastic to see you back out there doing what you love.
Go Dave! 💪 ☺️

We’re looking for people to feature in a photoshoot at Tittesworth Water on Saturday 13th June 📸We want our photography ...
08/06/2026

We’re looking for people to feature in a photoshoot at Tittesworth Water on Saturday 13th June 📸

We want our photography to showcase the wide variety of people who visit and enjoy our sites, and all the different ways our spaces are used — from waterside walks and watersports to family adventures, relaxing catch-ups and everything in between.

We’d love to hear from:
• Singles
• Couples
• Friendship groups
• Families
• Multi-generational families
No modelling experience is needed — we’re simply looking for real visitors who enjoy spending time at Tittesworth Water.

If selected, you’ll receive a FREE annual pass for Tittesworth Water as a thank you for taking part.
If you’d like to get involved, please send us a DM with:
• Your group size and who would be taking part
• Your availability on Saturday 13th June
• What you usually enjoy doing when you visit our sites
Please share with friends and family who may be interested 💙

06/06/2026

31/05/2026

When the visitors go home and the lights dim, a different side of the site comes to life. 🌙✨ Our nighttime residents emerge- foxes exploring, owls on the hunt, and countless other creatures making the most of the peace and quiet. 🦊🦉🦡🦌

☀️ Hot weather - please don't swim 🏊We know it looks tempting to take a dip in Tittesworth Water during this sunny spel...
28/05/2026

☀️ Hot weather - please don't swim 🏊

We know it looks tempting to take a dip in Tittesworth Water during this sunny spell - but please don't swim in the reservoir.

⚠️The water may look inviting, but it hides cold temperatures, strong currents and underwater hazards that can put lives at risk.

If you do accidentally find yourself in the water or in trouble, then remember to Float to Live.

Tilt your head back with your ears submerged, relax and try to control your breathing, move your hands and legs if needed, and remember that it’s OK if your legs sink — we all float differently. Once your breathing is under control, call for help or swim to safety.

☀️ With a hot few days forecast, please take care of yourself 😎 💦 Keep hydrated - we have a refill station on site and a...
23/05/2026

☀️ With a hot few days forecast, please take care of yourself 😎

💦 Keep hydrated - we have a refill station on site and also drinks are available to buy from our onsite café.
🏊‍♂️⛔ Swimming is strictly prohibited - our reservoirs are made to supply water and are extremely deep with hidden infrastructure and hidden currents, this makes them unsafe to swim in.
🥵 Use sunscreen, wear a hat and keep out of the sun at the hottest part of the day.
🔥⛔ No fires or BBQs allowed on site. Why not bring a picnic instead or visit the onsite restaurant.

Are you looking for something to do with the little ones over the half-term holiday, why not come and check out our free...
22/05/2026

Are you looking for something to do with the little ones over the half-term holiday, why not come and check out our free Move with Nature Trail ☀️

Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 31st May. There's no trail sheet, just follow the markers around the large grass area by the visitor centre and let the adventure begin!

Leap like a frog, fly like a bat or wiggle like a worm around the clues! 🐸 🦦 🐇 🦆 🐌

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Leek
ST138SW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 9pm
Sunday 7am - 9pm

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01538 300188

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