Gildenburgh Water

Gildenburgh Water is a popular inland dive site near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire, set in a former brick clay pit now filled with clear freshwater. The managed dive site offers a safe, beginner-friendly environment with good facilities including changing rooms and an air filling station. Submerged objects including boats, training platforms, and various curiosities have been placed at different depths to create points of interest. Pike, perch, and roach inhabit the lake and are frequently spotted by divers. Gildenburgh is a staple training venue for dive clubs across the East of England and Midlands, providing a reliable year-round option for skill development and refresher dives in the heart of the English countryside.