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Discover West Lake
Located at Spring Lakes Watersports Centre in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire, West Lake offers an exciting inland scuba diving experience for both newly qualified and experienced divers.
Whether you're looking to develop your diving skills, test new equipment or simply enjoy an underwater adventure with your dive buddy, West Lake provides a fantastic environment to explore at your own pace.
More Than Just a Dive Site
At Diverstime, we believe scuba diving is about more than what happens underwater. It's about meeting fellow divers, sharing experiences, learning new skills and being part of a welcoming diving community.
With our experienced BSAC instructors, on-site dive shop, equipment servicing and air fills, we're here to support your diving journey, whether you're taking your first breaths underwater or have hundreds of dives behind you.
Come for the diving, stay for the community, and discover what lies beneath West Lake.
There's more beneath the surface than you might expect!
Explore a variety of submerged wrecks and underwater attractions, practise your navigation and buoyancy skills, and discover what makes inland diving such a rewarding experience.
West Lake is also an excellent location for scuba diving training, offering opportunities for divers to build confidence, develop essential skills and gain valuable open-water experience.
More Than Just a Dive Site
At Diverstime, we believe scuba diving is about more than what happens underwater. It's about meeting fellow divers, sharing experiences, learning new skills and being part of a welcoming diving community.
With our experienced BSAC instructors, on-site dive shop, equipment servicing and air fills, we're here to support your diving journey, whether you're taking your first breaths underwater or have hundreds of dives behind you.
Come for the diving, stay for the community, and discover what lies beneath West Lake.
More Than Just a Dive Site
At Diverstime, we believe scuba diving is about more than what happens underwater. It's about meeting fellow divers, sharing experiences, learning new skills and being part of a welcoming diving community.
With our experienced BSAC instructors, on-site dive shop, equipment servicing and air fills, we're here to support your diving journey, whether you're taking your first breaths underwater or have hundreds of dives behind you.
Come for the diving, stay for the community, and discover what lies beneath West Lake.
Entry and exit points
Our walk-in entry has handrails to help divers enter and exit the water wearing full scuba equipment.
A concrete platform provides an alternative stride entry, with approximately 4.5 metres of water beneath its edge. A ladder exit is also available at the platform.
Space to develop your skills
West Lake has four training platforms positioned at different depths:
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1 metre: A shallow, boarded area for introductory sessions and Try Dives.
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1.5 metres: Another shallow platform for building confidence and practising introductory skills.
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Two platforms at approximately 4.8 metres: Located in separate areas of the lake for further skills development.
Facilities and support
Make the most of your visit with facilities available on site:
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Car parking and toilets.
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Air fills and equipment hire.
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Classroom and dive shop.
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Diver safety cover and safety boat support.
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First aid equipment, emergency oxygen and a defibrillator.
Opening hours
MARCH - OCTOBER
Opening hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10am - 5pm
Wednesday
10am - 5pm
Thursday
By prior arrangement
Friday
10am - 5pm
Saturday
9am - 5pm
Sunday
9am - 5pm
For Thursday bookings, please contact us to arrange your visit.
Checking in on arrival
Please report to reception when you arrive and provide the name used for your booking. Our team will check you in and confirm that your required paperwork is complete before you enter the water.
Diving safely at West Lake
To help keep everyone safe, all divers must:
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Dive with a buddy — solo diving is not permitted.
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Complete buddy checks before entering the water.
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Be fit to dive and tell the team about any relevant changes to their health.
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Ensure the required waiver is completed before entering the water.
BSAC Training at West Lake
Diverstime uses West Lake as part of its BSAC scuba diving training, helping students develop the skills, confidence and experience needed to progress safely. From beginner sessions to continuing diver development, the lake provides a valuable training environment with experienced instruction close at hand.
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