Aug 28, 2019Strict New Rules – Wild Swimming at Beckenham Park LakeMy London Reports: Beckenham Park Place’s wild swimming lake was only open a matter of days before it had to close due to safety...
Jul 26, 2019Wild Swimming Lake ClosureMail Online reports: A wild swimming venue has closed four days after a £6.8million relaunch because ‘snowflake’ parents complained the...
Jul 20, 2019Rutland Water Beach and Aqua Park ClosedLeicestershire Live reports: The beach and aqua park at Rutland Water will be closed this weekend due to an outbreak of deadly blue-green...
Jul 15, 2019100 Years of Swimming at HenleazeITV News reports: Henleaze Swimming Club celebrates its centenary this weekend. The club – the only one of its type in the country – was...
Jul 7, 2019Beckenham Place Park’s wild swimming lake opens July 20News Shopper reports: Beckenham Place Park’s new wild swimming lake will be open to the public in a matter of weeks, ready for a launch...
Jul 6, 2019Refreshing Advice on Swimming SafetyIn the UK, news services feature safety warnings warning swimmers to stay out of open waters. Contrast attitudes at home with this...
Jun 27, 2019Wild Swimmers can Help Protect the Lake DistrictThe Times and Star report: A PARTICULARLY invasive form of weed which is threatening plants and wildlife in the Lake District is finally...
Jun 18, 2019Irish Public asked to Propose New Sites for SwimmingWaterford Live Reports: Waterford City and County Council must identify official bathing areas so that they can be monitored for safety,...
Jul 25, 2018Free Swim Safe Lessons for Children on the BeachPirate FM News reports: Children are being urged to ‘Swim Safe’ in St Ives this summer. Sessions are underway as part of the national...
Jul 15, 2018Wild Swimming Gunten SwitzerlandCulture clash! Click the image below and see for yourself the contrast between British and Swiss culture when it comes to outdoor...
Jun 27, 2018Kids get FREE open water swim safe sessionsThe Manchester Evening News reports: Kids can once again join in FREE open water swim safety sessions at Salford Quays this summer....
Jun 6, 2018The Best Natural Swimming Pools in the United StatesReaders Digest reports: There’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned swimming hole to beat the heat this summer. Here’s where to find the...
May 23, 2018Wild Swimming at Beckenham Place Park!Lewisham’s largest green space, Beckenham Place Park, has been awarded £440,000 from Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London. The award is part of...
Feb 12, 2018Freedom to Swim in Scotland ProtectedThe National reports: Robert Hamilton’s dream of an open water regulator was torpedoed by near unanimous opposition from swimmers and...
Aug 29, 2017Build it and they will come!Rutland Water Bathing Beach was full to overflowing yesterday, as bank holiday crowds flocked to enjoy the summer sunshine. Cars queued ...
Jun 23, 2017Brit-Swiss ContrastAn item in the news from Switzerland warning swimmers that on Monday a boy of eight was bitten by a beaver whilst swimming in the Rhine...
Jun 15, 2017Wild Swimming in FranceWild Swimming in France last summer. How I wish England had a more tolerant attitude towards outdoor swimming. #France #wildswimming
May 28, 2017Wild Swimming Access for All!After enjoying the wonderful facilities open to outdoor swimmers around the world, swimmers here in the UK can’t help but feel...
May 18, 2017Free outdoor swimming lessons for kids in Northern Ireland this summerBelfast Live reports: A programme which aims to teach kids how to stay safe in open water is hosting free swimming lessons in Northern...
Mar 29, 2017Freedom to Swim!A change in thinking has been a long time coming but it is a sign of the times as our Island mentality is slowly being replaced by...