One of the largest and most diverse fisheries in the Midlands with a total of 12 landscaped lakes in a scenic country park setting, Kingsbury Water Park is owned and managed by Warwickshire County Council and offers day-ticket and annual permit fishing plus two match pools.

In addition there is free fishing for junior anglers aged 16 and under on Willows Pool.

All the lakes can be fished year-round on day ticket with the exception of the Canal Pool specimen carp water which is available only to permit holders.

These permits are available for regular anglers.

It all adds up to a diverse complex which offers everything for anglers and their families from fishing for roach, rudd and perch through to specimen sized carp, pike, bream and tench - as well as a range of other leisure and recreation facilities.

Access for the disabled is good - please ring the site for details - and in many areas anglers can park behind their pegs.

There are specially constructed pegs suitable for the disabled on Mill Pool, Pine Pool, Causeway Pool, Cliff Pool South and Gibsons Pool.

An ideal place for a family break or day out, on-site facilities include an Information Centre where, as well as finding out more about the park and what is going on, visitors can purchase gifts and books.

The park also has toilets; a camping and caravan site; a children's farm, and the 'Old Barn' Cafe (right) which serves a range of home-made hot and cold meals including an all-day English breakfast, sandwiches and refreshments.

Besides angling, visitors to the park can enjoy picnics, cycling, walking and playing informal sport on some of the many large grassed areas.

There is a jet bike centre which provides day launch and season membership.

At the quieter end of the scale, study of the parks' extensive nature and bird life also proves very popular.

At 620 acres and with more than 30 pools, the site is large enough to accommodate people, wildlife and activities with little conflict.

The Ranger Service offers an extensive year - round events programme for visitors, including activities as diverse as bird of prey demonstrations and Christmas decoration making.

Good relations exist with the National Federation of Anglers and the Environment Agency and a range of angling courses, including some for young anglers, feature as part of the events programme.

Specific angling tuition for groups and individuals is available by arrangement.

A list of contacts for Kingsbury Water Park is included at the end of these pages where details of many of the activities at the park can be obtained.

With so much going on throughout the year, it is advisable to contact the Information Centre before your visit for further details.

The Centre also provides a range of leaflets for many of the facilities and activities.