Eight Acre Lake is Yorkshire's premier Dive Centre and Open Water Swimming Venue, located in Brough. The Dive Store at Eight Acre Lake is the go-to place for all diving and swimming needs. Whether you are an experienced diver or just starting out, the friendly and experienced staff are ready to assist customers with their needs, offering competitive prices. Customers can shop online or visit the physical store and reach out to the staff if they have any questions.
The experienced technicians at Eight Acre Lake are also available to service Apeks or Aqualung gear when maintenance is required.
Before booking, there are a few important things to note. Swimmers are required to use either a wetsuit or tow float or both, which are available for purchase at the shop. Divers must be qualified or under instruction, and solo diving is not permitted. Dive schools/clubs/associations must also have current public liability insurance with a minimum cover of 5,000,000.
For those in need of training, the on-site school, Scuba Dream, can address training needs.
The address for Eight Acre Lake is Mires Lane, North Cave, Brough, HU15 2QP, England. Visitors are advised to use the Mires Lane entrance only, as some sat navs may require them to enter Mires Lane, Everthorpe.
With a maximum depth of 14m, Eight Acre Lake is ideal for most training courses and offers great opportunities for recreational dives. The lake features several training platforms at varying depths and various objects to view, such as a PUMA helicopter, boats, and pipes, providing different training and diving experiences. The lake is also home to various fish breeds including Perch, Trout, Sturgeon, Carp, and Golden Rudd.
To facilitate easy entry and exit, the lake has multiple entrances, including 2 deep water entrances and a slope with railings. Kitting up is made easier with many kitting up benches around the water's edge. Other amenities include changing rooms, toilets, a brand new café with hot drinks and hot food (available on weekends), and lockers (own lock needed).
The shop at Eight Acre Lake offers a wide range of swim and dive equipment from various brands at great prices. Equipment hire is subject to COVID-19 restrictions as necessary.
The opening times for Eight Acre Lake are as follows: Wednesday (10:00 – 16:30), Thursday (10:00 – 16:30), Saturday (09:00 – 16:30), and Sunday (09:00 – 16:30).
For those who are interested, there are also booking slots available for diving and swimming, with different durations and pricing options.
To get in touch with Eight Acre Lake, the contact details are as follows: Mires Lane, North Cave, East Yorkshire, HU15 2QP, and the phone number is 01430 423311. Visitors should use the Mires Lane entrance and keep straight until reaching the bottom.
Eight Acre Lake welcomes divers, swimmers, and enthusiasts of all levels to enjoy their facilities, expertise, and beautiful slice of nature in Brough.