Open Water Swimming

On water safety cover is provided, by our qualified team, during every swim session at Stanborough.

The regular swim course is 400m long.

We run a short course in the winter months.

You must wear a brightly coloured swimming hat; we have some to purchase at check in if required.

Wetsuits are not compulsory but are advisable is colder temperatures. If you choose to wear a wetsuit you will need to supply your own, suitable for swimming.

We do not hire wetsuits for swimming, but we do not require you to wear one if you choose not to.

Tow floats are mandatory at all Better UK sites

Our changing rooms and showers are available to use. A non-secure bag drop area will be available outside, so if you are planning to bring belongings, consider a waterproof bag to store your essentials and avoid bringing any valuable items.

Yes, but they need to be minimum of 14 years old. Children 14-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult from the same household, swim with a tow float and wear a green swim hat. 

Yes, sessions still go ahead during the rain - you are going to get wet anyway! Sessions will only be cancelled in cases of dangerous environmental conditions (i.e. lightning storms, serious fog) where swimmers are less visible to our safety team.

We operate a camera parking system; Parking is free for Our Open Water Swimmers, you must register your vehicle with our staff on arival for your swim session.

If you are registered with Hozah automatic payments, please contact us at stanborough@gll.org at least 48 hours before your visit so that we can apply your discount.

Please note we are unable to refund Hozah auatomatic payments