Ryton Pools Country Park
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.
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Month Opening times November - January 8.00am-4.00pm February 8.00am-5.00pm March 8:00am-6.00pm April 8:00am-7.00pm May - August 8.00am-8.00pm September 8.00am-7:00pm October 8.00am-6.00pm -
Warwickshire’s Country Parks have introduced a new cash-less car parking pay and display system to make it easier for visitors on arrival. Please note that cash-less payments are by card only and we are unable to accept payments via a smartphone or smartwatch.
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.
More visitor information on the changes
Information on parking permits
Vehicle Charges Car 2 hours: £3.00, 2 to 4 hours: £4.00, over 4 hours: £6.00 Coaches £20.00 per day Motorcycles No charge -
Please note that swimming in any of the lakes is not permitted.
The water in the lakes is natural and untreated, and therefore could contain Weil's disease (a 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.
Visitor centre (subject to change in opening/closing times - see on site for details)
The Visitor Centre is located next to the main car park and is open every day except Christmas Day. A selection of gifts, walking and cycling leaflets, books and toys can be found in the gift shop.
Our helpful staff can also give you information about Ryton Pools and other country parks in Warwickshire.
Visitor centre opening hours
Month Weekdays Weekends and Bank Holidays October - February 10:45am-2:15pm 10:45am-3:15pm March - September 09:30am-4:30pm 09:30am-5:00pm Access needs
The Visitor Centre has disabled access. Visitors are able to hire mobility scooters at this time.
Please phone 02476 305592 for further details.
Activities
There are a wide range of activities at this country park.
Room hire
Looking for a place to hold a business meeting, function or children’s party?
- Education centre. Half day £70.00. Full day £100.00.
Toilets
Toilets with baby changing and disabled facilities. Open 9am to dusk. Not open on Christmas Day
Dogs
Dog waste bins available. Dogs in the countryside.
Cash machines
There are no cash machine facilities at this park.
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.
Using drones
- Hobbyist – We do not allow hobbyist drone flying in any of our parks, or greenways.
- 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. Any requests must be in writing to the Parks Manager parks@warwickshire.gov.uk
Electric e-scooters, quads, go-peds, mini-motos, hoverboards and Segways
We do not allow use of these items by individuals within any of our Country Parks (mobility scooters are permitted).
