West Reservoir Centre is a unique water sports facility that offers open water swimming in the centre of London in the Borough of Hackney.

The first open water swim session in 2019 will be Thursday 2^nd May 2019.

In response to customer demand, from 1^st July 2019 we are introducing additional open water swimming sessions on Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Our Thursday, Saturday and Sunday sessions will continue as normal.

2019 OWS programme

Monday 6.00pm to 6.30pm - Last swim 7th October
Thursday 5.30pm to 6.30pm - Last swim 10th October
Wednesday 7.00am to 8.45am - Last swim 23rd October
Saturday 7.30am - 9.30am - Last swim 26th October
Sunday 7.30am - 9.30am - Last swim 27th October

Evening sessions will shorten when the nights draw in and light diminishes. Swimmers need to be checked in 30 minutes before the end of each session.

You’ll need to be minimum of 14 years old and have done an induction at the centre.

Cost per swim

West Reservoir Membership Card - Free
Better Membership Card (other centres) - £5.00 entry
Non-Members - £10.00 entry

We have lockers available - 20p required for use.

OWS Inductions

All members and non-members must complete an induction before attending the general swim. A wetsuit is mandatory for the induction.

Inductions

New swimmers must book an induction online. This is a one-off course and will not require repeating unless you have a significant break from swimming at the reservoir, ie 3 years or more. Inductions take place on Monday evenings only. The cost is £15. Once you have completed an induction, booking is not required for a swim, just turn up and check in at reception.

Please note, we now have a small selection of wetsuits in various sizes available for hire at £10 per swim. Please ask at reception on arrival.