Swimming

Plunge into adventure with our safe and scenic open water swimming experience at Frisby Lakes.

Open Water Swimming

From £6.80 (Per Person)

Monday 12pm – 1pm | 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Tuesday 11am – 12pm | 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Wednesday 11am – 12pm
Thursday 11am – 12pm
Friday 10:30am – 11:30am

Saturday 9am – 10am | 10:30am – 11:30am
Sunday 10am – 11am

Open Water swimming

Plunge into adventure with our safe and scenic open water swimming experience at Frisby Lakes. Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or just looking to try something new, our beautiful lakes provide the perfect setting to enjoy the great outdoors.

Your safety is our top priority. All sessions are fully supervised by our qualified lifeguards both on the water and on the bank, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Booking is simple and convenient through Nowca, allowing you to reserve your spot in just a few clicks.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a Nowca account! You can create your profile and set up your membership via the book now button below.

Come swim, relax, and make a splash at Frisby Lakes!

Open Water Swimming

COMING SOON: SAUNA

A brand-new Finnish wood sauna is coming to Frisby Lakes, beautifully crafted by Finlog and set right by the water’s edge.

Saunas have been a central part of Finnish life for over 2,000 years, offering a space to relax, recharge, and connect with nature. Often finished with a refreshing dip in cold water. Finlog specialises in building authentic timber saunas, combining traditional techniques with high-quality materials to create a truly genuine experience.

With construction now underway, we’re excited to welcome guests very soon and look forward to seeing many of you enjoying the sauna and lakeside setting.

Swimming FAQ’s

Yes – the minimum age for open water swimming at Frisby Lakes is 7 years old.

Our open water sessions are designed for fitness, training and wellbeing, offering swimmers the choice of a 200m or 500m lap course. Whether you’re building endurance, training for an event or simply enjoying the physical and mental benefits of open water swimming, our lake provides a safe and welcoming environment.

Young swimmers are very welcome, particularly those training for triathlons, swimming competitions or other endurance sports. However, they must be strong, confident swimmers who are comfortable swimming in open water and capable of completing the distance they choose.

For safety, all swimmers under the age of 16 must be accompanied in the water by a responsible adult, who must remain no more than 5 metres away from them at all times throughout the session.

Please note that our open water swimming sessions are not intended as family splash sessions or for general water play. We strive to provide a calm, respectful environment where swimmers can focus on training, fitness and wellbeing. If your child enjoys swimming laps, improving their endurance and challenging themselves in open water, they’ll be right at home at Frisby Lakes.

No. You’re welcome to join us for your first swim as a guest, so there’s no need to become a NOWCA member before you visit.

If it’s your first time, please download the actio app, register your account and select the trial swim option.

All swimmers are required to wear a tow float while swimming. If you don’t already have one, tow floats are available to hire from the café for £3, subject to availability. As these are offered on a first come, first served basis, you may wish to bring your own. Tow floats are widely available to purchase online from retailers such as Amazon or most outdoor and swimming equipment suppliers.

After your first swim, you’ll need to become a NOWCA member to continue swimming at Frisby Lakes. Membership provides access to your swim records and allows you to enjoy hundreds of NOWCA venues across the UK.

Yes! You’re welcome to bring a guest along to experience open water swimming at Frisby Lakes.

Your guest doesn’t need to be a NOWCA member for their first visit but they’ll need to complete the same registration process as any first-time swimmer and receive a safety briefing before entering the water.

As with all swimmers, your guest must wear a tow float while swimming. Tow floats can be hired from the café for £3, subject to availability, or they are welcome to bring their own.

After their first swim, guests will need to become a NOWCA member if they wish to continue swimming at Frisby Lakes or other participating venues.

No – Regular bookings can only be made online

Frisby Lakes is a NOWCA (Open Water Swimming) venue, which means all regular swimmers are required to register with NOWCA after their first swim.

NOWCA membership helps us provide a safe and enjoyable swimming experience by recording your swims, managing your bookings and ensuring all swimmers have completed the necessary registration and safety information before entering the water.

As a NOWCA member, you’ll also benefit from:

  • Recording your swim distances, times and personal achievements.
  • Access to hundreds of NOWCA open water swimming venues across the UK.
  • A simple digital check-in and check-out process each time you visit.
  • Access to the ACTiO app, where you can manage your membership, bookings and view your swim history.
  • Personal accident insurance as part of your membership, including cover while travelling to and from approved NOWCA activities. Full details, policy terms and levels of cover are available on the NOWCA website.

If you’ve never visited us before, don’t worry—you can enjoy your first swim as a guest. Simply register via the actio app and book a trial swim. If you decide to come back (and we hope you do!), you’ll need to become a NOWCA member before your next swim.

Yes. All swimmers at Frisby Lakes are required to wear a tow float while in the water.

Tow floats are an important safety aid, making swimmers more visible to lifeguards and other water users. They also provide buoyancy should you need to stop and rest during your swim. While they are not a lifesaving device, they are an essential part of our safety procedures and help us maintain a safe environment for everyone on the lake.

If you don’t have your own tow float, you can hire one from the café for £3. Please note that hire floats are available on a first come, first served basis, so we recommend bringing your own if you swim regularly. Tow floats are widely available from swimming and outdoor retailers, as well as online.

For the safety of all swimmers, you will not be permitted to enter the water without a tow float.

It depends on the event.

Events booked through NOWCA are exclusive to NOWCA members and cannot be attended by guest swimmers. This includes events such as our Around the Island Swim and Wild Swim sessions.

However, events organised directly by Frisby Lakes are often open to everyone, including guests. This includes many of our charity swims, fundraising events and other special occasions where booking is made directly with Frisby Lakes or on the day.

If you’re unsure whether an event is open to guests, simply check the event details or get in touch with our team before booking. We’ll be happy to let you know whether the event is open to guest swimmers or requires a NOWCA membership.

Yes. We have a unisex changing room, along with individual outdoor changing huts if you prefer a little more privacy.

Whether you’re getting ready for your swim or changing afterwards, our facilities are available for all open water swimmers to use, helping you stay comfortable before and after your time in the lake.

Yes. We have unisex toilet and shower facilities available for all open water swimmers to use before and after their swim.

Our showers are ideal for rinsing off after your session, helping you warm up and freshen up before heading home.

We’re also currently developing outdoor showers, giving swimmers another convenient option to rinse off after leaving the lake. Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates as these new facilities are completed.

Yes. Our café is open during every open water swimming session, so whether you’re arriving for an early morning swim or warming up afterwards, you’ll be able to enjoy a selection of hot and cold drinks, snacks and light refreshments.

It’s also the place to:

  • Check in for your first swim.
  • Hire a tow float (subject to availability).
  • Speak to a member of the team if you have any questions before or after your swim.

Whether you’re meeting friends for a coffee after your swim or simply looking to warm up, our café is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Frisby Lakes.

Please enter via the Café Gate.

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We have a large free car park located directly in front of the café and swim centre, just a short walk from the check-in point and lake.

Please note that the café car park is only open during café opening hours. The entrance gate is locked once the café closes, so if you’re attending an evening swim session in particular and plan to stay afterwards to walk around the lakes or spend additional time on site, please ensure your vehicle is moved before the café closes.

If you’re unsure about access or parking for a particular session, please get in touch with our team before you travel, and we’ll be happy to help.

Cancellations: If you need to cancel your booking, please do so through NOWCA by 12:00 noon on the day before your session.

Rescheduling: Swimming bookings are non-transferable, if you need to reschedule your booking you can do this by cancelling and rebooking via NOWCA  this must be done by 12:00 noon the day before the session.

Refunds: Refunds may be available in certain circumstances.