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Mill Waters
Kings Mill Reservoir, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4PA
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Mill Waters is found between Ashfield and Mansfield and covers three public open spaces providing a snapshot of the industrial, social, and natural heritage along the River Maun Corridor. The three connected sites at Mill Waters offer more than 70 hectares to walk, run, and cycle. Visitors can try out many recreational activities including tennis, a skate park, play facilities, and outdoor fitness, within a relaxing, friendly environment. At Kings Mill Reservoir the public can also play on high ropes, zip wires, and a net park at Adventures. The cafés at the sites have homemade food and beautiful views at Kings Mill Reservoir and Sutton Lawn.
Investment of £1.45 million has been put into Mill Waters to enhance green spaces along the river corridor, connect people with local heritage, and celebrate the story of the mill industries that were once a major hub of activity and employment in the area. This has been made possible thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Ashfield District Council, Mansfield District Council, and Nottinghamshire County Council.
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THE KINGS MILL RESERVOIR PROJECT
Kings Mill Reservoir is a family-friendly nature reserve with a range of land and water activities that are popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists. This flagship project for a new boathouse with meeting room and restaurant space will be an important catalyst to boost the area's night time economy, with many opportunities for events and growth in water sports and recreational activities..
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READ THE HISTORY OF MILL WATERS
Mill Waters today is a peaceful haven for wildlife filled with leisure activities, but in the early 19th century the area was a thriving manufacturing hub.
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THE LARGEST GEOTHERMAL LAKE LOOP IN EUROPE
Thousands of people use King's Mill Hospital every week, but what they maybe don't know is a geothermal system provides cooling for the building by using heat exchangers at the bottom of Kings Mill Reservoir.
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VISIT WILDLIFE AT MILL WATERS
Every season throughout the year there is something different to see in nature at Mill Waters with a variety of wildlife, birds, and insects. Learn more about what this exciting destination has to offer.
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DOWNLOAD MILL WATERS EDUCATION PACKS
The Mill Waters education packs are for teachers, parents, and pupils. Designed with and for teachers to apply the area's history to the English School Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, the packs provide a variety of lesson plans and teaching resources.
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VIEW HISTORIC PHOTOS OF SUTTON LAWN
Discover historic pictures of Ashfield at the beautiful green space of Sutton Lawn, in Sutton in Ashfield. Share your own memories and pictures.
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WATER SAFETY
Mill Adventure Base and clubs at Mill Waters follow strict procedures and risk assessments to allow them to use the water for their activities. The public are not allowed to enter the water or launch their own craft onto the water for leisure or sporting activities. If there are any water quality issues identified, signs will be erected to warn the public that people or their animals must not enter the water. If you see someone in trouble in the water, call 999, and ask for Fire and Rescue.
Visit the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue website to learn more about water safety.
