Beginners Introduction to Open Water Swimming
Come join us for a beginners introduction where one of our open water swimming coaches will guide you and a small class through your first dip.
£17.50 per person. Includes swim in the lake, two float hire, wetsuit hire, classroom learning, and a chance to ask questions.
The session is expected to last up to 1 hour.
Book on to open water swimming courses
Cold Water Swimming Introduction Courses
These cold water swimming courses run between November and April for people who want to try cold water swimming as a complete beginner or we offer a course for experienced cold water swimmers who perhaps need a little more confidence.
£35.00 per person, which includes tow float hire, wetsuit hire, classroom learning, a swim in our beautiful open water swimming lake, and a warm drink at the end of your swim.
Open to all, our open-water swimming sessions offer invigorating exercise in the great outdoors. Affiliated with the National Open Water Coaching Association (NOWCA), we have systems and technology to maintain the highest level of open water safety.
Guests staying on-site must comply with the requirements on this page, must also be NOWCA registered to swim, and pre-book onto sessions to participate.
Guest Swim 18+
A guest swim can be booked by campers or anyone over 18 with open water swimming experience and wanting to try swimming at Pillaton before becoming a member.
Complete beginners book on to our introduction to open water swimming courses.
To book a guest swim for £10.00 please book online https://pillatonhallfarm.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/58910?catID=57182
Please note guest swims are NOT available to book during the winter months as cold water experience is mandatory. If it is your first time trying cold water swimming, please book on to one of our courses (more information below).
NOWCA membership required- for regular swimming
Before their first swim, all swimmers (except non-member swimmers) must be registered and a member of the National Open Water Coaching Association, NOWCA.
Your NOWCA wristband
Swimmers must ‘scan in’ when they enter the water and ‘scan out’ after their swim. The wristband contains your membership details, swimming stats, medical information & emergency contacts supplied by you on registration.
When you first register with NOWCA you need to select Pillaton Hall Farm as your venue; your wristband will be ready for you when you arrive for your first session.
Each person swimming must
- register with NOWCA, wear their NOWCA wristband and pre-book, or have booked a non-member swim.
- have, and use, an attached safety float.
- have, and wear a swimming hat (winter only)
- be able to swim confidently for 25m (one length of an indoor pool).
- be physically and mentally fit and have no pre-existing medical conditions that would affect them swimming in open water.
Children aged 8 – 16
In addition, children over 8 years old may participate if
- they are registered with the NOWCA
- are accompanied by an adult in the water. Note: standing at the edge of the water is not sufficient.
- the water temperature is above 15 degrees centigrade for over 14’s
- the water temperature is above 18 degrees centigrade for under 14’s
- they wear a wetsuit and use a tow float.
Please only make a booking for your child if these conditions are met, and you know the water temperature is going to be above 15 degrees
Booking
All bookings via the NOWCA using their ACTIO app
Pre-booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Please ensure that you have read & understood our Terms and Conditions.
Prices
£9.00 per member swim session.
£10.00 per member night swim.
£8.00 per member swim session, if you book 10 credits
(1 credit = 1 session).
To book a guest swim for £10.00 please book online Make your booking.
Guest swims are not available to book from October – April.
Tow Float Hire £3.00 (£5.00 with lights)
For all questions and queries please email [email protected]
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN US THE CORRECT VEHICLE REGISTRATION NUMBER TO ALLOW YOU ACCESS THROUGH OUR ANPR BARRIER SYSTEM
Please email [email protected] with your car registrations
Swim Session Times
Tuesday NIGHT SWIM 5:30pm – 6:30pm
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Wednesday COLD WATER SWIM 10:00am – 11:00am
Saturday COLD WATER SWIM 9:00am – 9:45am
10:00am – 10:45am
Sunday OPEN WATER SWIM 9:00am-9:45am
10:00am – 10:45am
New members MUST have experience or knowledge of swimming in open water. We offer open water swimming courses for complete beginners
If NOWCA members want to bring a buddy they can book a Guest swim. Please note Guest swims are not available to book during the winter.
A qualified open-water lifeguard and duty manager will be in attendance.
There will be an assistance boat on the water that can bring you a floatation device and help you to the side of the lake should you need assistance.
It is important that you have read and understood our Open Water Swimming Terms and Conditions
EVENTS:
Events are for NOWCA members only. Please use the ACTIO app to view ticket prices, event information and to book a space.
At The Cabin wet suit shop we stock a variety of wetsuits and open water swimming accessories. Find out more
