Draycote Water - Rugby

Sudhakar M. D.

Review for Draycote Water in Rugby:

Draycote Water is a fantastic spot in Rugby for a peaceful day out in nature. The large, tranquil lake is perfect for a leisurely walk, with a well-maintained pathway that makes it easy to navigate. It's a great place to bring the family, with plenty of green spaces where you can set up a picnic and enjoy the serene environment.

One of the best things about Draycote Water is that entry is completely free, making it an affordable option for a day out. The parking fees are reasonable too, with £3 for two hours or £5 for the entire day, so you can stay as long as you like without breaking the bank. Plus, there's a spacious car park, so finding a spot is never an issue.

The amenities are excellent, with clean and well-maintained toilets at the entrance, and a restaurant where you can grab a meal or a snack. The ice creams here are especially good—definitely a must-try! There's also a play area for kids, which adds to the family-friendly appeal.

Do note that the closing time has recently changed to 6:30 PM, so plan your visit accordingly. Whether you're looking to relax, take a peaceful walk, or spend quality time with your family, Draycote Water is the perfect destination. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking a tranquil escape with great facilities and beautiful surroundings.

Rob J.

Great scenery and fantastic wildlife. The cafe isn't without its flaws, especially in architectural design. The quality of food in the cafe could also be massively improved to ensure people get 'out and about' and walking in such a nice area of the country.

madhu M.

Beautiful place to visit with woodlands, water and greens around excellent day out place if you are lucky windy day you will see lots of boats around from the Boat Club house.

Demmi F.

Lovely place to walk, nice reservoir however not very well sign posted that the path is closed due to ongoing building walk which is 4.5 ish miles round it. It was very infuriating that we had to go in to wooded areas; climb over various barbed wire fences, and through farmers fields to save us walking back the 4.5 miles we had just done. The walk itself is supposed to be 5 miles but we probably did about 7 in the end. There were lots of others which made the same mistake as us however, chose to walk the 4.5 miles back.

Don

Really nice lovely reservoir, absolutely beautiful in terms of natural scenic views.
Absolute must in the summer but you'll have to make sure your in good walking shoes or boots as walking around the reservoir takes time.
Lots of flies so insect repellent is a must!
Picnic area consists of a few benches which are no where near the reservoir so I'd skip on that.
Visitors centre is good, refreshments and lavoratories.

You just pay for parking and all is good. We left after 6:30pm which is closing time and it seemed people were still there so not sure how that works.

Sundeep

Draycote Water is beautiful and peaceful especially on a sunny day. The views over the reservoir are stunning, and it’s a great spot for a relaxing walk or bike ride. There’s plenty of wildlife to see, and a small café where you can enjoy the scenery. Perfect for a quiet day in nature! Visit this gem if you can!

Alihan D.

Draycote Water can be a great choice for nature lovers. You can take a wonderful walk around the lake. There is a nice playground for children, your children can have a good time while you sit in the picnic area. There is no entrance fee, you just have to pay the parking fee. I recommend it to anyone who wants to spend a pleasant day.

Abigail B.

Sadly our visit was restricted to a small section of the park because of our dog. Cafe not dog friendly either. Only found this out after paying for parking. Beautiful scenery from what we did see though.