Holme Pierrepont Country Park, home of the National Water Sports Centre is a venue for a whole range of exciting events each year!
Below are a list of events being held. This gives our members and the general public the chance to see what events are happening throughout the year.
See below how the event impacts the usage of site – all events are open to spectators. Car parking charges apply.
Key:
Open Event: Please visit the event organiser's website for details on how to register to take part in the event
Closed Event: This event is for invitees only
Shared Use: The Regatta Lake or White Water Course can be used by members and customers during this time
Exclusive Use: The Regatta Lake or White Water Course is closed to members and the customers due to an event.
Unless stated otherwise, members may still use the Regatta Lake and the White Water Course.
January 2025
Date: 19th January 2025
Event: Holme Pierrepont Running Club (HPRC)
Event Description: East Midlands Cross Country
Open/Closed Event: Open Event - Regatta Lake Members may still use the Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake Perimeter
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159821212
Visit: https://www.hprcrun.co.uk/
Date: 31st January – 2nd February 2025
Event: British Rowing – GBRT National Development Camp
Event Description: Rowing Training Camp - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event - This is a Shared Lake Usage Event. Regatta Lake Members may still use the Regatta Lake
Location: Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
February 2025
Date: 8th February 2025
Event: Nottingham County Rowing Association (NCRA) - East Midlands Junior Inter Regional Trials
Event Description: Rowing Time Trials - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event – Exclusive Use from 1pm (regatta lake users can access the lake up until 1pm)
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://ncra.org.uk/
Date: 22nd and 23rd February 2025
Event: BUCS Canoe Slalom (British Universities and Colleges Sport)
Event Description: Canoe Slalom - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event – Exclusive
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: White Water Course
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://www.bucs.org.uk/
March 2025
Date: 9th March 2025
Event: Active Training World - Nottingham Holme Run (link below for more information)
Event Description: Road Running (5km, 10km, half marathon)
Open/Closed Event: Open Event - Regatta Lake Members may still use the Regatta Lake (restrictions of use applies)
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake Perimeter
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159821212
Visit: https://activetrainingworld.co.uk/
Date: 14th – 16th March 2025
Event: British Rowing – GBRT National Development Camp
Event Description: Rowing Training Camp - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event - This is a Shared Lake Usage Event. Regatta Lake Members may still use the Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://www.britishrowing.org/
Date: 15th March 2025
Event: Rasselbock Run
Event Description: 5k Running Event
Open/Closed Event: Open Event - Regatta Lake Members may still use the Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake Perimeter
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159821212
Visit: https://rasselbock.co.uk/
Date: 29th March to 1st April 2025
Event: British Rowing – GBRT National Development Camp - U19 Spring Assessment
Event Description: Rowing Training Camp - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event – Exclusive Use
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://www.britishrowing.org/
April 2025
Date: 5th – 7th April 2025
Event: British Rowing – GBRT National Development Camp- J16
Event Description: Rowing Training Camp - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event - This is a Shared Lake Usage Event. Regatta Lake Members may still use the Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://www.britishrowing.org/
Date: 12th and 13th April 2025
Event: Paddle UK - Sprint Regatta
Event Description: Regatta - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event – Exclusive Use
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://paddleuk.org.uk
Date: 12th and 13th April 2025
Event: Slalom Selections - HPCC
Event Description: White Water Course
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event – Exclusive Use
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: White Water Course
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://hppcc.uk/
Date: 26th – 27th April 2025
Event: British Rowing – GBRT National Development Camp and U19 Trial
Event Description: Rowing Training Camp - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event - This is an Exclusive Lake Usage Event,
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://www.britishrowing.org/
Date: 26th April 2025
Event: British Rowing – JIRR (Junior Inter-Regional Regatta)
Event Description: Rowing Regatta - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event - This is an Exclusive Lake Usage Event
Location: Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://paddleuk.org.uk
May 2025
Date: 2nd – 5th May 2025
Event: BUCS Regatta (British Universities and Colleges Sport)
Event Description: Rowing Regatta - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event - This is an Exclusive Lake Usage Event
Location: Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://www.bucs.org.uk/
Date: 10th – 11th May 2025
Event: Nottingham City Regatta
Event Description: Rowing Regatta - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event - This is an Exclusive Lake Usage Event
Location: Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation may be limited/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://nottingham-rowing-club.co.uk/heads-and-regattas/
Date: 17th – 18th May 2025
Event Description: Triathlon – 1.2 mile swim, 56 miles bike ride, 13.1 mile run
Open/Closed Event: Open Event – Exclusive use of site
Location: Regatta Lake, Regatta Lake Perimeter, White Water, Whole Site
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://www.osbevents.com/
Date: 23rd – 25th May 2025
Event Description: National Schools Regatta
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event – Exclusive Use
Location: Regatta Lake, Regatta Lake Perimeter
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://www.nationalschoolsregatta.co.uk/
Date: 31st May – 1st June 2025
Event: Paddle UK - Sprint Regatta
Event Description: Regatta - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event – Exclusive Use
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://paddleuk.org.uk
June 2025
Date: 14th – 15th June 2025
Event: British Rowing Masters Championship
Event Description: Rowing - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event – Exclusive
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://www.britishrowing.org/
Date: 21st June 2025
Event: Cancer Research – Pretty Muddy
Event Description: 5k Muddy Obstacle Course
Open/Closed Event: Open Event – Exclusive use of Regatta Lake Perimeter
Location: Regatta Lake Perimeter
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/about-our-events/pretty-muddy
Date: 26th June 2025
Event: Holme Pierrepont Running Club (HPRC)
Event Description: Notts 10 mile run
Open/Closed Event: Open Event - Regatta Lake Members may still use the Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake Perimeter
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159821212
Visit: https://www.hprcrun.co.uk/
Date: 29th June 2025
Event: British Rowing – GBRT J16 Trial
Event Description: Rowing Trials - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event – Exclusive
Location: Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://www.britishrowing.org/
July 2025
Date: 12th – 13th July 2025
Event: Paddle UK - Sprint Regatta
Event Description: Regatta - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event – Exclusive
Location: Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://paddleuk.org.uk
Date: 18th – 21st July 2025
Event: British Rowing Club Championships
Event Description: Rowing - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event – Exclusive
Location: Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://www.britishrowing.org/
Date: 26th – 27th July 2025
Event: Outlaw Full Triathlon – OSB Events
Event Description: Triathlon – 2.4 mile swim, 112 miles bike ride, 26.2 mile run
Open/Closed Event: Open Event – Exclusive
Location: Regatta Lake, Regatta Lake Perimeter, White Water
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://www.osbevents.com/
Date: 27th July 2024
Event: Holme Pierrepont Running Club (HPRC)
Event Description: Grand Prix 10k Race
Open/Closed Event: Open Event - Regatta Lake Members may still use the Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake Perimeter
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159821212
Visit: https://www.hprcrun.co.uk/
August 2025
Date: 5th – 9th August 2025
Event: British Rowing – GBRT National Development Camp
Event Description: Rowing Training Camp - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event - This is a Shared Lake Usage Event, Regatta Lake Members may still use the Regatta Lake
Location: Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://www.britishrowing.org/
Date: 10th August 2025
Event: Rasselbock Run
Event Description: 5k Running Event
Open/Closed Event: Open Event - Regatta Lake Members may still use the Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake Perimeter
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159821212
Visit: https://rasselbock.co.uk/
Date: 13th August 2025
Event: Holme Pierrepont Running Club (HPRC)
Event Description: Summer League 5 mile race
Open/Closed Event: Open Event - Regatta Lake Members may still use the Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake Perimeter
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159821212
Visit: https://www.hprcrun.co.uk/
Date: 23rd August 2025 (7:30pm - 10:30pm)
Event: Water Lantern Show - www.waterlanternshow.com
Event Description: A magical celebration featuring water lantern displays and live entertainment
Open/Closed Event: Open Event - normal Regatta Lake rules apply
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: None but we expect car park to be busy at event time
Contact: support@waterlanternshow.com
Date: 30th August 2025
Event: Triathlon Relays
Event Description: Triathlon Relays,(Swim, Bike and Run)
Open/Closed Event: Open Event (ticket required) – Exclusive use of the site
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake, Regatta Lake Perimeter, White Water
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
September 2025
Date: 6th – 7th September 2025
Event: Paddle UK - Sprint Regatta
Event Description: Regatta - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event – Exclusive Use
Location: Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://paddleuk.org.uk
Date: 12th - 14th September 2025
Event: British Rowing - GBRT DiSE Camp
Event Description: Rowing Camp - invitees only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event - This is a shared lake usage event. Regatta Lake members may still use the Regatta Lake
Location: Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes, car parking charges apply
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation closed/campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://www.britishrowing.org/
Date: 20th – 21st September 2025
Event: BD Dragon Boats
Event Description: Dragon Boats
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event – Exclusive Use
Location: Regatta Lake
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: Limited Accommodation/Campsite open as normal
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
Visit: https://nottsanaconda.co.uk/
Date: 27th September 2025
Event: Run with Rich – Richard Whitehead Foundation
Event Description: Charity Run
Open/Closed Event: Open Event – Regatta Lake Members may still use the Regatta Lake (restrictions apply)
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Location: Regatta Lake Perimeter
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
October 2025
Date: 8th – 9th October 2025
Event: Active Net – Networking Conference
Event Description: Networking Conference
Open/Closed Event: Open Event
Location: Conference Rooms and Main Building
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Restrictions for other visitors: N/A
Find out more: Call 01159821212
Visit: https://active-insight.org/
November 2025
Date: 21st – 23rd November 2024
Event: British Rowing – GBRT National Development Camp
Event Description: Rowing Camp - Invitees Only
Open/Closed Event: Closed Event - This is a Shared Lake Usage Event. Regatta Lake Members may still use the Regatta Lake
Location: Regatta Lake
Restrictions for other visitors: Accommodation Closed/Campsite open as normal
Spectators allowed: Yes. Car Parking Charges Apply
Find out more: Call 01159 821 212
December 2025
Information coming soon
ACCOMMODATION
Are you looking for somewhere to stay after an event? We have a whole range of high-quality, on-site accommodation available for public bookings, private group hire and athletes or teams. Choose from camping arches through to camping pitches, rooms and glamping.