Just a few years ago, the old flooded quarry at Capernwray, near Carnforth, was disused and abandoned and visited only by a handful of local scuba divers.  Today, Jackdaw Quarry, as it is known locally, is home to Capernwray Diving Centre, one of the most progressive and professional scuba diving operations in the UK.

Capernwray Dive Site

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10am-5.00pm
Wednesday: 10am-5.00pm
Thursday: 10am-5.00pm
Friday: 10am-5.00pm
Saturday: 9am-5.00pm
Sunday: 9am-5.00pm
Bank Holidays: 10am-4.00pm

Registration Fee: £7.50

Currently a days diving costs £10.00. If you are already registered, this is all you will have to pay. If it is your first visit, then the registration fees as above will apply.

Wednesday night  (late night) entry is £8, this comes into effect after 4pm only! Hours are as always-the site is open till 9pm, last dive at 8!

Carpernwray offers a "season ticket" of 10 visits for £80. Please note this is only available to individuals, not clubs/groups/organisations.

The diving centre at Capernwray has been in existence since 1995 and has witnessed considerable growth and change in that time. In 2002, the opening of the state-of-the-art clubhouse signalled a new chapter in the development of the Centre.  Designed by award-winning Manchester architect, Stephen Hodder and built by a small team of master craftsmen, the new building is simply stunning.  Built on two levels, the ground floor features a restaurant and licensed bar whilst the first floor houses the conference room, together with a huge private terrace overlooking the diver's entry to the water.  We will always continue to update and improve our facilities but the completion of this major project goes a long way to making Capernwray what we truly believe it to be, the best diving centre in the country.

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07766 022766 Steve Browne

07939 740735 Steve Greaves

Essex School of Diving - 10 Shears Crescent - West Mersea - CO5 8AR