# Carsington Visitors Centre, Ashbourne — Reviews & Opening Hours > Carsington Visitors Centre — Tourist Attraction in Ashbourne with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 8,141 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/restaurants/carsington-visitors-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # Carsington Visitors Centre Carsington, Derbyshire [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15029647507621767745&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Carsington Visitors Centre](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101446950081789743568) **In short:** Carsington Visitors Centre is a place to eat in Derbyshire, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 8,141 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Carsington Visitors Centre Carsington Visitors Centre sits at Carsington Water near Ashbourne. The centre itself is clean and informative, with good parking and accessible facilities. A cafe operates on site, holding a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The wider location offers walking and cycling paths around the water, a children's playground, and a shop. The site is laid out for family visits and outdoor activities. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Carsington Visitors Centre's own website](https://www.stwater.co.uk/our-visitor-sites/carsington-water/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - The RSPB shop at Carsington Water next door - Carsington Water - Mainsail Restaurant next door - Stones Island 300m away - Carsington Sailing Club 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Visitors say this destination offers beautiful scenery, well-maintained walking and cycling paths, and a fantastic playground for children. They also highlight the clean and informative visitor center, along with good cafes and shops. Guests mention the convenient parking and accessible facilities, making it ideal for families and outdoor activities. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (8,141 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Derbyshire Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1626952). [More restaurants in Derbyshire](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (8,141 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.stwater.co.uk/our-visitor-sites/carsington-water/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [0330 678 0701](tel:03306780701) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Derbyshire **Plus Code** 9C5W3965+FG ### 🏨 Places to stay near Derbyshire Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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