National Diving Centre (Chepstow)
 

Now open

Thanks to the National Diving Centre for the use of copy and the site photograph in this page
 
Description: The site of the National Diving Centre, just outside Chepstow in Monmouthshire is a former limestone quarry called "Dayhouse quarry". It has been flooded for some 7 years since quarrying ceased. Prior to it's flooding, the quarry base was re-profiled and outline planning consent was given for it's use as a dive centre. The developers, Dayhouse Quarry Ltd., have almost completed the initial phases of construction of the site.
 

Diving: A range of depths from 0-9, 9-18, 26, 45, 50 and 80 metres, all of which will be marked with buoys and trapeze where appropriate and necessary. The shallower waters will have all you would expect in the way of "attractions" on the bottom, whilst the deeper waters will be kept clear of any possible obstructions. The site is well stocked with Perch and Pike.

The water is accessed by 260 metres of pontoons with kit trolleys available, and configured to give maximum access and exit points, and the least amount of swimming!

 
 
 

sketch plan not to scale
   
   
Pros: Cons:
Can be dived all year round. Excellent for training. Be carefull not to kick up the silt
   
   
Website: www.nationaldivingcentre.com Qualifications:
  Open Water diver up.

COST: £12 a day per person.

OPENING:

Winter (November 1 - March 31) 08:00 - 15:00

Summer (April 1 - October 31) 08:00 - 18:00

Night dives on the first Wednesday of every month: 16:00 - 20:00

Site closes 1 hour after the water closes Winter (November 1 - March 31) 08:00 - 16:00

Summer (April 1 - October 31) 08:00 - 18:00 1st Wednesday in month 08:00 - 19:00

FILLS: Gasses from air, argon, nitrox, oxygen and trimix to 300 bar.

CONTACT:

National Diving Centre

Tidenham Cove

Tidenham

Gloucestershire NP16 7LH
 
Getting There: From Cardiff - Take the M4 East and continue past Junction 23 - Take the M48 towards Chepstow - Exit at Junction 2 - Take the first exit A466 towards Chepstow and Tintern - Turn right onto the A48 at the next roundabout and continue into Chepstow.
 
 
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