The lake has been a developing sanctuary for fish and lush plant life since 1945 when the former brickworks closed down. The surrounding land has been developed into a full range of ancillary facilities. For SCUBA Diving the lake is ideal with varying depths from 1m to 22m, it is considered a good diving centre.

Gildenburgh Water

Monday: Diving & Shop 9am - 5.30pm
Tuesday: Summer opening times: 9am-9:30pm (Check in no later than 7:30pm)
Wednesday: Diving & Shop 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday: Diving & Shop 9am - 5.30pm
Friday: Diving & Shop 9am - 9:30pm (Please check in no later than 7.30pm)
Saturday: Diving & Shop 9am - 5.30pm (Please check in no later than 4pm)
Sunday: Diving & Shop 8am - 5.30pm (Please check in no later than 4pm. No Evening Dives)

Dive Fees:- These prices are correct for 2006, any prices published on any other sites are out of date.
Casual Use: £10 per diver/day
Frequent User/Club Member: £8 per diver/day
10-dive ticket: £80

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07766 022766 Steve Browne

07939 740735 Steve Greaves

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