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Open water swimming in Worcestershire
A calm, spring-fed lake in Hartlebury — lifeguarded sessions, excellent water quality, and a friendly swimming community.
💡 Same brave fools. Different season! ❄️
Winter swimming is here! Come for a refreshing dip, stay for the laughter, fire pit, hot drinks and homemade soup on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. See our winter swim times or explore your swim options.
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Cold water. Happier people. ♥
Winter at the Lake
SWIM • LAUGH • WARM UP • REPEAT
❄ Winter Swim Timetable ❄
1 October – 18 December 2026
MondayClosed
Tuesday6–7pm
Wednesday2–3pm
6–7pm
6–7pm
Thursday6–7pm
Friday8:30–9:30am
Saturday10–11am
Sunday10–11am
Adults 18+ only
Tow floats mandatory
Lights for evening swims
Fire pit & hot drinksHomemade soup Tue–Thu evenings
GOOD SWIMS. WARMER HUMANS. ♥
Book Your Winter Swim
🎄 16 Days of Christmas at Lakeside! 🎄
Who said Christmas only lasts 12 days? We’re feeling generous, so we’re making it 16!
19 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
10–11am every single day — yes, even Christmas Day! 🎅
Cold dips, warm welcomes and plenty of festive cheer. Same brave fools, different season! All swimming sessions are for adults aged 18+.
Book Your Christmas Swim🌕 Moon Swim
Tuesday 24 November
6–7pm — lights and tow floats required.
🎉 Christmas Social at the Lake
Friday 18 December
From 6pm — a festive get-together, no swimming.
Before you book (the quick answers)
Winter swimming — adults 18+ only
Tow float is mandatory
Required for every session.
Required for every session.
Lights for evenings
Bring a light for later sessions / low light.
Bring a light for later sessions / low light.
Cosy after-swim vibe
With regular swim social events.
With regular swim social events.
Hot drinks & cakes
Available after the sessions.
Available after the sessions.
Bulk Swim Passes
Bulk buy a pass of 10 tickets and save £10
Bulk buy a pass of 10 tickets and save £10
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.
SEE AVAILABILITY & BOOK ONLINEChoose your swim option
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
- Winter swimming: Adults aged 18+ only
- Safety: lifeguarded sessions
- Must-have: tow float (mandatory)
- Evenings: bring a light when it’s dark
- After-swim: fire pit, hot drinks & cakes; soup on selected evenings
Special Swims
Upcoming: Moon Swim, Christmas Social & festive swims
- Moon Swim: 24 November, 6–7pm
- Christmas Social: 18 December from 6pm (no swim)
- Must-have: tow float (mandatory)
- Low light: lights required where relevant
- 16 Days of Christmas: 19 Dec–3 Jan, daily 10–11am
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
Winter swim timetable runs from 1 October to 18 December 2026. All sessions must be booked in advance.
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, warm layers and a hat for afterwards — get changed and warm up promptly
- Warm drink / snacks (or treat yourself at the café after)
- Waiver done before arrival (signal can be patchy on site)
Full details (timetable, safety, special swims & courses)
Open Water Swimming sessions (winter timetable)
Winter swimming: sessions are for adults aged 18+ only. Please book before arriving.
Winter timetable (1 October – 18 December 2026):
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 6–7pm
- Wednesday: 2–3pm & 6–7pm
- Thursday: 6–7pm
- Friday: 8:30–9:30am
- Saturday: 10–11am
- Sunday: 10–11am
- 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; homemade soup on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
- Passes: Buy a pass of 10 swims & save £10.
Reminder: the winter timetable runs until 18 December 2026; please check booking availability for any changes.
Upcoming Special Swims & Christmas Events
There’s plenty happening at the lake this winter! Here are the upcoming dates, including our festive programme.
- Moon Swim: Tuesday 24 November, 6–7pm. Tow floats and lights required.
- Christmas Social at the Lake: Friday 18 December from 6pm. This is a social evening only — no swimming.
- 16 Days of Christmas: 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, every day 10–11am, including Christmas Day.
- Swimming age: adults 18+ only. Please check booking details for any event-specific information.
Clothing-optional swims are taking a break until next year.
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 winter sessions:
- Tow float: mandatory for all swimmers.
- Lights: required for evening/low-light swims.
- Age requirement: 18+ only for all open water swimming sessions.
- Lifeguards: on duty throughout every session.
