Path closures for approximately eight weeks due to essential maintenance work from 8 September.
Cardiff’s iconic Reservoirs
With its abundant wildlife, rich ecological value and interesting history, Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs offers a wealth of things to see and learn, for people of all ages.
Our friendly and knowledgeable rangers have an in-depth knowledge of the reservoirs and may be booked for a range of activities.
Guided tours with a ranger vary in length from 30-minute accessible short walks to 90-minute site-wide tours*.
During each session, the ranger talks about the history of the reservoirs and identifies some of the many species found on site.
Lunch and/or refreshments can be arranged, supplied by our in-house catering team, or participants are welcome to bring their own lunch to eat in one of our picnic areas.
| Tour | Duration | Up to 10 people | 11 – 20 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Tour | 30 minutes | £15.00 | £25.00 |
| Medium Tour | 60 minutes | £25.00 | £45.00 |
| Long Tour (available April – September) | 90 minutes | £40.00 | £70.00 |
Please enquire for parties over 20 people.
Contact lisvaneandllanishen@dwrcymru.com to find out more.
*Please note that the paths around Lisvane Reservoir are closed between October and March and therefore tours during the winter months will not include Lisvane Reservoir.
Our tours for children offer youngsters the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature. They’ll learn about the role of the reservoirs in the water cycle as well as look at plant and animal life and their ecological significance and vulnerabilities.
| No. Of Children | Rangers | 1 hr Tour | 2 hr Tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 15 children | 1 | £25.00 | £45.00 |
| Up to 30 children | 2 | £40.00 | £75.00 |
Groups of over 30 children are split into separate time slots.
| No. Of Children | Rangers | 1 hr Tour | 2 hr Tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 45 children | 2 | £55.00 | £105.00 |
| Up to 60 children | 2 | £70.00 | £135.00 |
Contact lisvaneandllanishen@dwrcymru.com to find out more.
*Please note that the paths around Lisvane Reservoir are closed between October and March and therefore tours during the winter months will not include Lisvane Reservoir.
Hidden away in a secluded part of the site we have a beautifully hand-crafted roundhouse surrounded by woodland – perfect for an outdoors lesson, storytelling, or crafting activity.
This space is free to book for community and school groups only, and a ranger will be provided for your safety. Must be booked in advance.
Contact lisvaneandllanishen@dwrcymru.com to find out more.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is committed to continuously improving, whether it’s replacing pipes, protecting the environment or looking for innovative ways of doing things. We think it’s fair to share this knowledge which is why we want to inspire younger generations by working with schools and teaching them about the value of water.
With its schools programme, Welsh Water has the ambition to educate and inform as many children as possible across its operational area about water and good water practice.
Welsh Water’s education team includes seconded teachers from local schools who are passionate in supporting schools to deliver the curriculum through experiential hands on learning activities. The lessons are linked to the National Curriculum and support the National Literacy and National Numeracy frameworks.
Find out more here.
