Open Water Swimming in Worcestershire | Lakeside Adventures

Open water swimming in Worcestershire

A calm, spring-fed lake in Hartlebury — lifeguarded sessions, excellent water quality, and a friendly swimming community.

💡 Here for a steady spring swim?

We’re currently on the Spring timetable and open for all swimmers as we are now comfortably over 15 degrees. Want to skip ahead? Choose an option below, then hit Book Now.

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Lifeguarded sessions
Qualified team on duty throughout

Spring-fed lake
Water quality rated consistently Excellent

Tow float required
Mandatory for all swimmers

Evening swims
Lights required when it’s dark

Before you book (the quick answers)

Spring = Open to all swimmers aged 16+

Tow float is mandatory
Required for every session.

Lights for evenings
Bring a light for later sessions / low light.

Cosy after-swim vibe
With regular swim social events.

Hot drinks & cakes
Available after the sessions.

Bulk Swim Passes
Bulk buy a pass of 10 tickets and save £10

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What to expect

Swim in a calm, scenic open water lake surrounded by Worcestershire countryside — a peaceful and friendly place for fitness, wellbeing, and a proper outdoor reset. Every session is supervised by qualified lifeguards.

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Pick what you’re here for — regular open water swims, special swims, or skills & confidence-building courses. Then hit Book Now to choose a date and time.

Open Water Swimming

Best for: regular swims & wellbeing sessions

Spring timetable: Open for all swimmers
Safety: lifeguarded sessions
Must-have: tow float (mandatory)
Evenings: bring a light when it’s dark
After-swim: fire pit + hot drinks & cakes

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Timetable + requirements below.

Swimmers preparing for an open water swim at Lakeside Adventures

Special Swims

Includes: Moon swims & clothing optional swims

Vibe: something a bit different (often social)
Safety: lifeguarded & clearly managed
Must-have: tow float (mandatory)
Low light: lights required where relevant
Good to know: details vary by event

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Lifeguarded open water swimming on a calm lake at Lakeside Adventures

Swim Courses at Lakeside

Includes Front Crawl Clinics, Open-Water Skills Sessions & OWL Courses

Best for: swimmers wanting to level up their open-water confidence
Coaching: practical, supportive and easy to follow
Safety-first: qualified RLSS Lifeguards on site
After: swim smarter, smoother and with more confidence

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Great if you’re experienced or new to open water swimming.

Timetable note: we’re on the spring schedule right now — summer timetable returns in a few weeks.

What to bring

A simple checklist so you arrive ready and feel confident in the water.

Tow float (mandatory for all swims)
Light for evening/low-light swims (required when it’s dark)
Swim hat + goggles
Towel and a warm layer for afterwards
Warm drink / snacks (or treat yourself at the café after)
Waiver done before arrival (signal can be patchy on site)

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Full details (timetable, safety, special swims & courses)

Open Water Swimming sessions (Spring timetable)

Spring timetable: we’re currently running our spring schedule and open for all swimmers.

Spring timetable (current):

Tuesday: 6–7pm
Wednesday: 2–3pm & 6–7pm
Thursday: 6–7pm
Friday: 7:30–8:30am
Saturday: 8.30-9.30am
Sunday: 8.30-9.30am & 6-7pm

Safety: every session is supervised by qualified lifeguards.
Tow floats: mandatory for all swimmers.
Evening swims: lights required when it’s dark / low light.
After-swim: fire pit & cosy social area, plus hot drinks & cakes after every session.
Passes: Buy a pass of 10 swims & save £10.

Timetable note: the summer timetable returns in a few weeks.

Special Swims (Moon swims & clothing optional swims)

Special swims are event-style sessions — a fun twist on your usual swim. Exact timings and any extra requirements are shown in the booking description.

Safety first: lifeguarded, managed sessions with clear guidance on arrival.
Tow floats: mandatory.
Low light: bring a light when it’s dark (especially for moon swims).
Good to know: event details vary — please check the description at booking.

If you’re unsure whether a special swim is right for you, the FAQs usually cover the quickest answers.

Open Water Swim Coaching & Courses

From your first front crawl strokes to advanced open-water techniques, our course programme is designed to help swimmers progress at every stage.

Front Crawl Clinics: progress from breaststroke towards relaxed, efficient front crawl swimming.
Open-Water Skills Clinics: improve technique for races, triathlons and challenges.
Open Water Lifeguard Courses: gain your qualification and train towards becoming an open-water lifeguard in a real lake environment.
What to expect: friendly coaching, small groups and a supportive atmosphere on and off the water.

Explore all course information, upcoming dates & booking options here. view courses & dates here .

Safety essentials (quick read)

Your safety is our top priority. Here are the key non-negotiables for spring sessions:

Tow float: mandatory for all swimmers.
Lights: required for evening/low-light swims.
Spring age rule: 16+ during spring months.
Lifeguards: on duty throughout every session.