Capernwray (Jackdaw Quarry)

Capernwray (Jackdaw Quarry) is the UK's premier inland dive site near Lancaster in Lancashire, a spring-fed flooded quarry reaching 22 meters depth with year-round visibility of 10-20 meters. The site has been developed into an underwater theme park featuring sunken aircraft fuselages, a helicopter, cars, boats, an underwater gnome garden, and training platforms at various depths. The spring water provides exceptional clarity unmatched by most UK inland sites. Capernwray welcomes divers of all levels with comprehensive facilities including equipment hire, heated changing rooms, air fills, and a café. The advanced rating reflects the deeper sections suited to experienced divers, while shallow areas accommodate complete beginners.