Open Water Swimming in Kent
Start the new year with a New Year's Day open water swim at Bewl Water: 1 January 2027, 9am to 10am, £9 per person. Drop-in, no pre-booking required.
New Year's Day Open Water Swim
Start the new year with a refreshing open water swim at Bewl Water. Join us on New Year's Day and enjoy a morning swim in the beautiful surroundings of the reservoir, whether you're continuing an annual tradition or taking part for the first time.
Session details
- Date
- 1 January 2027
- Time
- 9am to 10am
- Price
- £9 per person
- Booking
- Drop-in session. No pre-booking required.
Important information
- All swimmers must be aged 14 or over.
- A brightly coloured swim hat and tow float are compulsory.
- Wetsuits are mandatory when the water temperature is below 16°C.
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your swim to complete a safety induction and questionnaire with our qualified open water lifeguards.
- Please bring your own goggles, towel and warm clothing to change into after your swim.
- On-site showers are available, and parking is included for the duration of your swim session.
Join us at Bewl Water for a refreshing start to 2027.
About This Activity
Take to the open water in the beautiful surroundings of Bewl Water reservoir. Swims are supervised by qualified open water lifeguards. All swimmers must arrive at least 10 minutes before their swim to complete a safety induction and questionnaire with our lifeguards. This applies even if you have swum with us before. Wetsuits are mandatory when the water temperature is below 16°C. On-site showers are available, and parking is included for the duration of your swim session.
What to Bring
- Wetsuit (mandatory when the water is below 16°C)
- Brightly coloured swim hat (compulsory)
- Tow float (compulsory)
- Goggles
- Towel and warm clothing to change into after your swim
- Proof of age (swimmers must be 14 or over)
Safety Information
All sessions are supervised by fully qualified Open Water Swimming Lifeguards. Swimmers must be at least 14 years old and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Every swimmer must complete a 10-minute safety induction and safety questionnaire with the lifeguards before each session. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to allow time for this. The induction is required even if you have taken part in open water swimming with us before.
Open Water Swimming
No booking needed. Drop in on the day and arrive at least 10 minutes before your swim for the safety induction.
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