The Delph Diver Training Centre
The Delph Diver Training Centre
The Delph Diver Training Centre
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Pat T
Liverpool, UK55 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Having looked at previous reviews, it appears that I am not the only one to find the owner of this place rude and obnoxious!
I went last Sunday with my son and two grandchildren. As a local, the Delph has been a place to visit for some 50 years. Once upon a time there was no commerce and no apparent owner.
Now times have changed and it appears that the owner is intent on profit at any cost.
As it was later on in the day we weren't sure if the shop would be open so we took our own fish food which was specifically for feeding the various fish found here. It was very quiet and no one else was there to feed them.
The 'owner' (he said he was) approached and was pretty rude about us feeding the fish and even suggested we would be harming them! It soon became apparent that he was being objectionable because he was losing 'profit' from us not buying his £1 food. All this for an amount that would be worth less than the £1 charged!!
Normally we would visit the Cafe and have a brew, cakes and ice cream - spending at least £20 ....
Guess what? We went elsewhere to another cafe and we will NOT be visiting here again. Is this a good example of cutting your nose off to spite your face? It really does beggar belief.....
I went last Sunday with my son and two grandchildren. As a local, the Delph has been a place to visit for some 50 years. Once upon a time there was no commerce and no apparent owner.
Now times have changed and it appears that the owner is intent on profit at any cost.
As it was later on in the day we weren't sure if the shop would be open so we took our own fish food which was specifically for feeding the various fish found here. It was very quiet and no one else was there to feed them.
The 'owner' (he said he was) approached and was pretty rude about us feeding the fish and even suggested we would be harming them! It soon became apparent that he was being objectionable because he was losing 'profit' from us not buying his £1 food. All this for an amount that would be worth less than the £1 charged!!
Normally we would visit the Cafe and have a brew, cakes and ice cream - spending at least £20 ....
Guess what? We went elsewhere to another cafe and we will NOT be visiting here again. Is this a good example of cutting your nose off to spite your face? It really does beggar belief.....
Written February 6, 2024
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David G
Winsford, UK6 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Just been diving at the Delph, travelled some distance to get there and found out I’d left my dry suit on its hanger at home , and had a faulty set of regs🤷🏻♂️… Barry and Andy could not have been more helpful in sorting me out… Barry looked at the regs and identified the problem immediately… he said give me five minutes and I’ll sort it for you .. true to his word, five minutes later my regs were as good as new.
So a great day’s diving was had thanks to these two
So a great day’s diving was had thanks to these two
Written August 29, 2022
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Anne L
Bolton, UK1 contribution
Jun 2022
Been coming to swim here for years. Brilliant place, friendly staff. Love the place. Best open water swimming venue around.
Written June 28, 2022
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Gerard S
4 contributions
May 2022
I would like to thank John for his investment into the restaurant at Eccy Delph, it is looking great.
I would also like to thank Amy for looking after us all, keeping us well fed and watered throughout the winter months in alternative accommodation.
I have no doubt that Andy and Barry will have been behind the scenes too, ensuring that the plans for the restaurant go smoothly, so I am grateful to them too.
Thank you very much,
Ged
I would also like to thank Amy for looking after us all, keeping us well fed and watered throughout the winter months in alternative accommodation.
I have no doubt that Andy and Barry will have been behind the scenes too, ensuring that the plans for the restaurant go smoothly, so I am grateful to them too.
Thank you very much,
Ged
Written May 9, 2022
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Micky B
Nelson, UK1 contribution
Dec 2021
My wife, young son & I made a 50 mile drive to check it out for a scuba dive trip as I hadn't been there in 20 years & I wish I hadn't bothered, the old guy at reception was argumentative, unhelpful & at times blatantly rude for no apparent reason, similarly the grossly overweight guy running the cafe (who I was informed was the owner's son) was not much better, it's like he was looking for an excuse to be hostile despite us making every attempt to be friendly. I wouldn't mind but we were literally the only ones there, kind of strange really. Never again.
Written December 19, 2021
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ursula c
13 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
Great place to dive. Challenging on occasion but very good value. Great dive shop and cafe. The dive shop offers a full range of equipment and repairs. Air fills are available on site but not nitrox. The cafe is great value for money and the staff are very polite and helpful.
Sadly a number of people seem to forget that it is a privately owned property and get upset when asked politely to refrain from paddling or flying drones (both of which are clearly not allowed if you read the huge signs at the gates and around the site). The quarry is cold, deep and dangerous without specialist training.
Treated with respect this is a brilliant place for a day out.
Sadly a number of people seem to forget that it is a privately owned property and get upset when asked politely to refrain from paddling or flying drones (both of which are clearly not allowed if you read the huge signs at the gates and around the site). The quarry is cold, deep and dangerous without specialist training.
Treated with respect this is a brilliant place for a day out.
Written November 23, 2021
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IAN D
Wigan, UK25,482 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
I like coming to the cafe here sitting in the sun with something to eat and watching the swimmers. Had a most delightful cheeseburger with fried onions and superb homemade chips. My daughter had a very nice full English breakfast.
Written May 29, 2021
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RopentaStones
St Helens, UK2,049 contributions
May 2021
I love to come here for breakfast when we are out and about up this way. It is nice to sit out and watch other people being energetic, whilst I chomp away at a delicious steak burger for breakfast. Lady that runs the cafe was lovely and the cakes are simply awesome. All this in a very pleasant place....so relaxing.
Written May 25, 2021
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IAN D
Wigan, UK25,482 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Went with my daughter for a walk and something to eat. Being a sunny afternoon lots of divers enjoying the Delph. Lots of fish to see and the cafe is excellent. We had very good cheeseburger and lovely homemade chips. Nice as a none diver on a sunny afternoon.
Written October 11, 2020
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Anne Lomax
8 contributions
Sept 2020
Vist Delph for open water swimming regularly. Great venue for training etc - a kids free area is important for an untroubled swim. Staff always friendly and helpful, water quality excellent. A lovely swim in a lovely setting - cant beat it on a sunny day.
Written September 23, 2020
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cathy36
Preston, UK92 contributions
Can you have a breakfast only husband passing Sunday and wondered if you do public breakfast what time thanks
ginger1766
Lancashire, UK7 contributions
Yes the cafe is open to the puplic everyday.Weekends 9 am til 4 pm
wayne5712017
Newport, UK1 contribution
What is the maximum depth.
Michael H
Leyland, UK61 contributions
They have a website you should ring. I can't send the link but google the Delph diving centre.
Pamela J
Southport, UK6 contributions
Who owns the land as there seems to be a dispute when looking for information over the internet?
Thank you kindly.