Mainsail at Carsington Water

11/10/2026

VACANCY

We are looking for a Kitchen Porter, 1 or 2 days a week, including a weekend day. Chance of extra shifts in the school holidays. Aged 16 and above.
To apply, please email

[email protected] or call 01629 540363.

08/10/2026

It will soon be half term and we’ve got loads of activities planned for what is often one of our busiest weeks. Join us at one of our ‘On The Road’ LEGO Takeover Days at 4 different venues. We are at Mainsail at Carsington Water, The Whitworth Darley Dale, Glossop Market Hall and Thornbridge Taproom in Bakewell. 👻 🦇 🕷️ 🎃 We will also be back at Buxton Pump Room with our Halloween Themed LEGO Coding & Robotics sessions. 👻 🦇 🕷️ 🎃
As it’s Halloween we will be adding some more spooky builds to our ‘On The Road’ kits and we will also have some Halloween Create & Keep kits available to purchase at a few events too. 👻 🦇 🕷️ 🎃
Booking links are in comments 👇

02/10/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

Trainee cook/chef.

Daytime hour (typically 8.30am to 4.30pm) 5 days a week, including a weekend day.

Although we appreciate previous experience, we believe a positive attitude and desire to learn is most important!

To apply, please call 01629 540363 or email [email protected]

02/10/2026

Take a look at our insider offer for October,
Soup, cheese scone and a hot drink, tea, Americano coffee or hot chocolate for £8.95!

If you’re not already an insider, please scan the attached QR code to take advantage of this offer and other offers throughout the year!

05/09/2026

Our 2 course autumn dining offer start Monday!

Pick a main from our daily specials and a choice of hot or cold dessert for £18.95!

If you’re on our insider mailing list, or wish to join with the QR code below, you will then receive a half price hot or cold drink with our 2 course lunch (excludes alcohol)

Book online at visitcarsington.co.uk and please specify you would like the 2 course menu, or give us a call on 01629 540363.

31/08/2026

It’s here!!

Our autumn events guide, our Christmas menu and details of our Christmas events, all of which are now bookable!!

Book online at www.visitcarsington.co.uk/experiences Or give us a call on 01629 540363.

27/08/2026

Christmas information coming Monday!!

If you’re not already on our mailing list, join our insider for mail outs and offers throughout the year…

https://www.visitcarsington.co.uk/insider

18/08/2026

Family Funday onsite tomorrow!

Inflatables, face painting, Matt and his Minibeasts, circus workshop, dog show and much more. Free entry, some free activities (small charge for others), usual parking charges apply.

Refreshments are available on the field at the treasure chest and bbq van, at our takeaway cafe, at the ice cream parlour and at the restaurant.

To book a table in the restaurant, call 01629 540363. Or book online at https://www.visitcarsington.co.uk/

Our children’s hot meals are still at a reduced price, due to the reduction in the VAT rate!

16/08/2026

Family funday this Wednesday! Free to enter, standard car parking charges apply.

Our restaurant and cafe are open from 10am, our ice cream parlour and treasure chest on the field are open from 11am.

🎪 Big Family Fun Day – This Wednesday! 🎉

Looking for a fantastic day out with the family? Join us this Wednesday 19th, from 10am to 4pm for Carsington's Big Family Fun Day!

✨ Enjoy:
🎪 Circus skills workshops
🦎 Matt's Minibeasts
🏰 Inflatables
🎲 Giant games
🍔 Refreshments
🐶 Freddie & Co mini dog show
💧 Severn Trent tankers and activities
🎉 And lots more family-friendly fun!

There's something for everyone, so bring the whole family along and make some wonderful memories together.

Free to enter - standard parking charges apply.

We can't wait to see you there! 🌟