Rother Valley Opening Times
The seasons change and so are our opening hours, here are our latest times…
The park will be open daily from 8:30am.
The park is closed on Christmas Day.
Closing times will alter throughout depending on the changes in daylight hours:
The park gates will be locked at the closure and customers will be expected to have left the Park beforehand.
28th September 2026 to 27th October 2026
- Park gates close at 6pm.
- Last vehicle entry to the park is at 5pm. We ask you to leave the car park areas for 5:45pm.
- The Courtyard toilets are open 9am till 5pm.
28th October 2026 to 31st December 2026
- Park gates close at 5pm.
- Last vehicle entry to the park is at 4pm. We ask you to leave the car park areas for 4:45pm.
- The Courtyard toilets are open 9am till 4pm.
Opening times for activity centres around Rother Valley Country Park the park can be found here…
Water Sports Centre
Between October to November, the Water Sports Centre is open on Wednesdays and weekends only.
Equipment hire is available from 11:00am to 4:30pm (last hire 3:30pm).
Private launches and access to the main lake are available from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
The centre will close for the winter season and reopen for February Half Term.
Cycle Hire Centre
Between October to November, the Cycle Hire Centre is open on Wednesdays and weekends only.
Cycle hire is available from 10:00am to 4:30pm (last hire 3:30pm).
The centre will close for the winter season and reopen for February Half Term.
The Stables Cafe
The Stables Cafe is open 9.30am to 4:00pm Monday to Sunday. Limited indoor seating.
Hot food is available to 3:00pm.
May close early in inclement weather.
The Craft Centre Units
The opening times for Ruby and Sophia’s Dog Bakery, Gelenn’s Honey Bees, Shire Archery, and The Yarn Badger at the Craft Centre can be found on their respective websites and social media pages.
Visit our Arts & Craft Centre page for more information.
The Waterfront Café and Events Venue
The Waterfront Café is open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm
The Waterfront Events Venue operates on an event-by-event basis. Booking times and venue access are discussed as part of the booking process. For venue hire information visit here: The Waterfront | Rother Valley Country Park