We offer a wide range of facilities to cater for everyone. Discover the facilities available below.
Over the next 9 months, Hackney Council is upgrading West Reservoir Centre to improve accessibility, facilities and biodiversity. The improvements include new walkways, bridges, a new café, changing rooms and green spaces. The centre will remain open throughout, tap the button below for more information.
We want customers who have additional needs to feel comfortable to access our centre. As part of this, we have engaged AccessAble, who work with over 100 disability groups, to create a detailed accessibility report that includes facts, figures and pictures of any areas that our customers may need to access. This way, our users can feel confident about how they can access the centre before they attend.
Situated on the banks of a picturesque stretch of water, the West Reservoir Centre is a stunning 1930s structure. Originally built as a filter house, it offers an open and flexible space that retains many of the original features including hydraulic machinery which can be viewed in the main four-storey Main Tower Room. The room can take up to 150 for a seated dinner and 180 guests for a standing reception and the original water tanks right above the heads of the guests adds drama and uniqueness to any event. On both sides of the Main Tower are two wooden decking areas, an ideal spot to have a drink or a bite to eat overlooking the glittering water. The venue is definitely one of the most distinguished spaces in London. It has been loved by many couples on their wedding day due to the serene views, industrial look and flooding of natural light.
Vendagal run a café within the Centre, ideally placed overlooking the water. There is a beautiful terrace perfect for morning coffee, lazy lunches and early evening drinks. Marco, the café proprietor, offers an extensive menu and can also cater for business meetings, weddings and parties.
West Reservoir Centre is located in a hidden part of the London Borough of Hackney, located on 23 acres of water in a 30 acre site. The Centre is Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) accredited and recognised by both British Canoeing (BC) and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), providing the opportunity to take part in certificated sailing and kayaking courses for adults and children under the watchful eyes of our expert instructors. The Centre also runs a Youth Club that provides young people with the opportunity to participate in watersports, working towards National Governing Body proficiency awards as well as hosting school holiday multi-activity weeks, private and small group sessions along with Open Water Swimming in the heart of the London in the Borough of Hackney. Why not watch these activities in this tranquil corner of Hackney from our waterside café or hire a room for that important business meeting or wedding reception.
At West Reservoir we pride ourselves in offering the best and safest environment for open water swimming in London. We currently have a number of swim courses ranging from a 100m warm up lap to a 200m loop. Courses available are dependant on weather conditions and Water tempreture. All of our sessions are fully supervised by our qualified safety team.