Come and join us on Saturday 28th September for our End of Summer Swim Festival!

We're thrilled to be hosting a day of interactive talks, taster sessions (from SUP to endless pool coaching), and a chance to pick up an end of season bargain from some of the best brands in the water world - from sustainable swimwear to adventure holidays and more.

Hear from local experts and seasoned swim gurus and join us for a friendly, relaxing and fun day out. Delicious street food from Desert Island Kitchen and craft beer (and the usual drinks) available throughout the day at Bison Beach Bar.

Talks & interactive sessions Host – Ella Foote

• 12:00 – 12.45 Does my bum look big in this swimsuit? Body image & swimming. Speakers: Rosie Cook - Deakin and Blue, Alice Gartland – Women’s Swimming Collective, Alex Heminsley – Swimmer & Author
• 13:00 – 13.45pm The risk & magic of cold water swimming. Speakers: Dr Mark Harper – OSS Medical Advisor & Consultant Anaesthetist, Simon Griffiths – Outdoor Swimmer Magazine, Katie Bracher – Beach Box Sauna
• 14:00 – 14:45 Swim adventures & where they can take you. Speakers: Emma Pusill – Lido Guide, Ashley Norris – Swimmer & Journalist, Joe Minihane – Swimmer & Author, Will Watt - Above Below, Daniel Le Merle – SwimTrek
• 15:00 – 15:45 Rediscovering the love of swimming. Tips & tricks for getting more from your lengths. Speakers: Andy White – Sea Lanes, Marianne Clark – Sea Lanes, Simon Griffiths – Outdoor Swimmer Magazine, Alice Gartland - Women's Swimming Collective

Activities and taster sessions

• 11:00 – 16:00 Aufguss Sauna sessions on the hour, every hour at Beach Box Sauna. You can pre-book your 2 hour slot here, or just drop in on the day (subject to availability) when they'll have slots from 30mins for £5, 1 hour for £10, 2 hours for £15.
• 11:00 – 11:30 Guided Sea Swim. An opportunity for those that are new to sea swimming to give it a go. Learn about different conditions and how to swim safely in the sea from one of our expert swim coaches.
• 12:00 – 14:00 Stand Up Paddle Board taster sessions. Have you always fancied giving SUP a go? Then why not Join our experience our SUP guide and coach for a taster session (subject to availability, signup on the day).
• 13:45 – 14:45 Endless Pool Taster sessions. Don’t miss out on a fantastic opportunity to improve your swim technique whether you’re an open water swimmer, triathlete, or just getting into the water (subject to availability, signup on the day).