Question 1

Can you help with injured wildlife?

Accepted Answer

We don't have the expertise to deal with injured birds / animals. The RSPB have have created the following information guide to help you find the correct agency to help.
Found an Injured Bird? Here's What to Do

Question 2

How do I know the activites are safe?

Accepted Answer

No activities are without risk. We try to minimise the risk by using qualified and trained staff and by subscribing to the various national governing sporting bodies. We are inspected and approved by AALA and are  AALA registered (Licence No: L42642) - this licence is granted  by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), acting as the  Adventure Activities Licensing Authority.

In order to  ensure the safety of students, we adhere to a strict 1:8  instructor to pupil ratio. All of our instructors hold  full first aid certification with enhanced DBS checks in place.

We are members of RoSPA and the lake and parkland are monitored by their staff.

Question 3

We are a small company looking for places to run some paddlesport sessions and we just need access to water, can you help?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible to use the lake if you have your own kit,  insurance and instructors.

There would be a launch fee of £15 per person and we would require the following information from you:

Date and time you wish to use the lake 
How many people this would be for
A copy of your qualifications for the activity you wish to run
A copy of your public liability insurance

Please email the above information through and we will get back to you on once we have checked availability on info@manverslaketrust.co.uk

Please note: We are a 'Check, Clean & Dry' facility. See the link for further information:
Paddlers » NNSS (nonnativespecies.org)

Question 4

Do you have CCTV?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The boathouse vicinity including car park and foreshore have multiple cameras. The lake has some CCTV coverage, one of which is available to the public via our website.

Abuse, assaults on staff, poaching, trespassing and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated and all incidents are logged and reported to the police. In some instances the Trust will take legal action itself. The police do come and view the footage from our CCTV.

Question 5

Who owns the lake?

Accepted Answer

The lake and parkland is private land open to the public for casual use at their risk, owned by Manvers Lake & Dearne Valley Trust.
Manvers Lake & Dearne Valley Trust, Wath Upon Dearne (manverslaketrust.co.uk)

Question 6

Can anyone use the lake?

Accepted Answer

In order to use the lake and surrounding parkland recreationally you must be a member of 'Manvers Waterfront Boat Club'.

Please see their website for further information at:

Question 7

Are you a registered charity?

Accepted Answer

Manvers Lake & Dearne Valley Trust (whom we are linked to) is a Registered Charity -  No. 1150159 and  also a 'Limited Liability (Not for profit) Company' - No. 07521620.
Manvers Lake & Dearne Valley Trust, Wath Upon Dearne (manverslaketrust.co.uk)

Question 8

How much is car parking?

Accepted Answer

Any members of Manvers Waterfront Boat Club get free parking included in their membership (your registration number is entered onto our system and we have 'number recognition cameras').

For any other visitors the suggested donation costs are:
Up to 2 hours - £2
2 to 4 hours - £3
All day - £4

Please note:
Car park locked at 8pm
All vehicles left at owners risk
No overnight parking

Question 9

One of the swans on the lake is injured, what should I do?

Accepted Answer

If you see a swan in need of help, please contact the 'Yorkshire Swan & Wildlife Rescue Hospital'.
Telephone Helpline: 01757 544554
www.ysrh.org.uk 
info@ysrh.org.uk

Question 10

Can you help with injured wildlife?

Accepted Answer

We don't have the expertise to deal with injured birds / animals. The RSPB have have created the following information guide to help you find the correct agency to help.
Found an Injured Bird? Here's What to Do

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you help with injured wildlife?

How do I know the activites are safe?

We are a small company looking for places to run some paddlesport sessions and we just need access to water, can you help?

Do you have CCTV?

Who owns the lake?

Can anyone use the lake?

Are you a registered charity?

How much is car parking?

One of the swans on the lake is injured, what should I do?

Can you help with injured wildlife?

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