Eight Acre Lake

★★★★☆ (1,589)

Eight Acre has a maximum depth of 14m which is ideal for most training courses, and provides good opportunities for recreational dives. There are several training platforms at varying depths around the lake if needed for training. There are 2 deep entrances to the lake as well as a slope with railings.

There are many objects to view around the lake including a PUMA helicopter, boats, and pipes. There is also various fish breeds including; Perch, Trout, Sturgeon, Carp and Golden Rudd.

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

Dry Suit Diving

Dry Suit Diving

The SSI Dry Suit Diving course teaches you how to dive comfortably, safely, and confidently in colder water conditions. A dry suit opens the door to year‑round UK diving, longer dive times, and access to sites where dry suits are required or strongly recommended.You’ll learn how to select and use a dry suit, control buoyancy using both your BCD and suit, manage ascents and descents, and handle emergency procedures specific to dry‑suit diving. This course is ideal for divers who want to stay warm, extend their season, and explore more UK dive sites with confidence.

September 26, 2026 +3 More
$263.09
£199.00
Freediver

Freediver

The SSI Freediver course introduces you to the fundamentals of breath‑hold diving. You’ll learn how to relax, breathe efficiently, improve your breath‑hold, and perform safe, controlled dives using only your body and your breath.This course is ideal for anyone wanting to explore the underwater world without scuba equipment, develop strong water confidence, and build a foundation for deeper freediving progression.

October 17, 2026
$495.77
£375.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

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Perch

Perch
356 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
21
M
46
J
57
J
107
A
72
S
29
O
15
N
7
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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Sturgeon

Sturgeon
185 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
12
A
16
M
20
J
28
J
65
A
31
S
13
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 35

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Trout

Trout
124 Sightings
J
4
F
0
M
7
A
0
M
10
J
25
J
40
A
21
S
7
O
7
N
0
D
3

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Dive Rutland, Tracey Roberts

Dive Rutland, Tracey Roberts

Unit 2B Station Approach, LE15 6QW Oakham, United Kingdom
Overland Underwater

Overland Underwater

Dalton Terrace, YO24 4DD York, United Kingdom
Bespoke Diving Adventures

Bespoke Diving Adventures

C/O Furniture Factors,, DN5 8LU Doncaster, United Kingdom

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Farne Islands (★4.1)

Farne Islands (★4.1)

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