Dosthill Quarry
Dosthill Quarry, near
Tamworth, is perhaps the oldest inland dive site in the country.
Features:
Air station (see below for fee's)
Clean air breathing compressor and bank
Retail shop
Stocked with popular lines / accessories
Catering Van
Offering a tasty range of snacks and drinks available at very
reasonable prices
Chemical Toilets (aka "The Turdis")
For your convenience
How to Find the quarry
1. Follow the M42
northbound
2. Carry on to Junction 9
3. At the island, turn right towards Kingsbury
4. Follow the road to first island, carry straight on until
you reach a second island.
5. Turn left and follow road through Kingsbury (past the Malt
House pub)
6. The Church Road turning for Dosthill Quarry is on the left
approx 50m before the Fox pub
7. Please turn off car radios at this point to minimise noise
disturbance to local residents
8. Turn left just after the Church into the quarry car park
9. Drive down to the entrance gates to minimise noise
disturbance to local residents
Opening Hours
Thursday: 2pm - 10pm - last
dive 8:30pm
Friday: 12 noon- 9pm - last dive 7:30pm
Saturday: 8am - 5pm - last dive 3:30pm
Sunday: 8am - 4pm - last dive 2:30pm
Please note that the
above times are subject to variation, depending on season and
local club demand. It is advisable to telephone ahead to check
the site will be open and manned by calling (01827)
281304
Site Fees
Daily entry fee: £8.00 per diver -
Thursday and Friday evenings after 5pm £5.00
|
Cylinder Size |
02 Clean Air |
|
Pony |
£1.50 |
|
7 litre |
£2.00 |
|
10 litre |
£2.50 |
|
12 litre |
£3.00 |
|
15 litre |
£3.50 |
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