Open water swimming is for everyone

Open Water swim instruction at arguably the most gorgeous dedicated swimming lake in the country. Sessions are currently £60 for private lessons, £10-£16 for Groups. Private sessions and group sessions are available – see the diary for details 

Open May to October

Adult Group Lessons

Places must be reserved by text or email. Lessons last 50mins and cover open water skills (including sighting , turns, pacing,
adapting stroke to wetsuit and open conditions etc) stroke and speed. Cost £10-16 each.

Dates and times

4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays.

SwimKids (Under 16s)

Group Session. We have developed a unique special Open Water Swim Awards Program with a badge and certificate. Children must be able to swim 200m Frontcrawl without stopping. Young swimmers who are particularly good may join the adult sessions on request. No children under 16 may swim in the lake unless through these sessions for insurance purposes. Cost £10 each.

Dates and times

Available on application.

Private lessons

Up to 3 people at a time can be booked in advance via old school phone, text or email. 2020 Season Times are as follows at peak season . But these may be reduced from September.

Day Times
Monday 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Tuesday 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm [no longer available]
Wednesday 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Thursday Not available
Friday 4pm, 5pm, 6pm
Saturday 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am
Sunday 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am

Cost is £60 (1-3 people) per session plus lake fee of £6pp for just under 1 hour.

Ferry Lane, Shepperton TW17 9LH

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