Ryton Pools Country Park

• Accessible paths

• Benches

• Cafe

• Parking

• Toilets

• 

  Play area

• Fishing

The 100 acres of Ryton Pools Country Park are just waiting to be explored. The many different habitats are home to a wide range of birds and other wildlife. The excellent surfaced paths enable easy walking around the site, and provide access to an adjoining ancient woodland, Ryton Wood (by agreement with the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust).

Come and have a picnic in the peace and quiet of the Park, or enjoy refreshments at the Visitor Centre. We have a walks and events programme offering activities throughout the year to suit all age groups and interests. Pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Centre.

If you’ve been to visit Ryton Pools Country Park recently, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Please take five minutes to complete our visitor feedback survey.

The information centre is open weekends and Warwickshire school holidays for information and guidance on your visit.

The information centre is closed on Christmas Day.

Parking

Parking charges apply at this country park. Failure to display a valid day ticket or permit may result in a penalty charge notice being issued.

Permit holders do not need to buy a ticket from the machine and must clearly display their valid permit inside the vehicle with the end date visible. Broomey Croft car park at Kingsbury Water Park remains open to permit holders only.

Information on parking permits

Toilets

Toilets with baby changing and disabled facilities are open from 9am to dusk every day except for Christmas.

Water safety

Please note that swimming is not permitted anywhere on site due to the risks associated with our lakes and pools.

The water in the lakes is natural and untreated, and could therefore contain Weil's disease, bacterial infection also known as Leptospirosis that is carried by animals, most commonly in rats and cattle. It can be caught by humans through contact with rat or cattle urine, potentially through water transfer (although the risks are low). 

Accessibility

There are surfaced paths throughout the park that can be accessed by wheelchairs, pushchairs and mobility scooters. However, please be aware that these paths are not tarmacked and may be uneven in places.

The Visitor Centre has disabled access. Mobility scooters are available for visitors to hire – please phone 02476 305592 for further details.

Barbecues and fires 

To reduce the risk of wildfires and protect our wildlife, we do not permit barbecues and fires. Picnics are welcome.

Café 

Farmers Fayre Café is located in the main courtyard, serving a delicious choice of hot and cold food and drinks. The café is open from 8am to 4pm. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside.

Countryside code

Natural England and Natural Resources Wales have updated the Countryside Code advice for countryside visitors

Please read the Countryside Code so we can all enjoy the outdoors responsibly.

Dogs

Dogs should be on leads or under close control at all times. Please respect any signage that states that dogs are not allowed in specific areas. Dog waste bins are available on site.

Drones

• Hobbyist – We do not authorise hobbyist drone flying in any of our parks or greenways. The reason for this is to protect wildlife including schedule 1 bird species, and ensure a safe experience for all visitors who enjoy our parks.
• Commercial Operations – A pilot requires permission of the landowner (WCC) to take off and land the drone on their property. We only permit a CAA licensed pilot/company. We only permit a CAA licensed pilot/company. Any requests must be in writing to the Parks Manager parks@warwickshire.gov.uk.

Events & activities

A vast variety of events and activities for all ages take place at Ryton Pools throughout the year, led by our park rangers. These can be booked via the Country Parks Eventbrite page (opens in new tab).

Fishing

Fishing is available at Ryton Pools through the Leamington Angling Association. For more information and to purchase your membership, visit the Leamington Angling Association website.

Off-road vehicles

E-scooters, off-road quads, go-peds, mini-motos, hoverboards and Segways are not permitted within our park (mobility scooters are permitted). Electrically assisted bikes are permitted on cycle paths if they meet the Government requirements.

Picnic benches

There are picnic benches spread throughout Ryton Pools Country Park, including plenty of seating in the main courtyard near the car parks and toilets.

Play areas

There are two well-equipped play areas at Ryton Pools Country Park. The Pirate Play Area and Pirate Trail are located near the main car park, offering plenty of entertainment for little swashbucklers, while the Foothills Play Area on the far side of the park provides climbing frames and play equipment in a serene location.

Room hire

Our spacious education centre is available for hire, providing an ideal space for meetings, family get-togethers, or regular workshops. It seats up to 30 adults, with catering options available from Farmers Fayre. Find out more and make a booking via Eventbrite.