2 sessions from Mon 2 Mar 2026 [Show]
For ages 18yrs+
Continuing by popular demand - cold water swimming sessions, running at the beautiful Yarrells pool, during the Winter cold water season.
Cold water swimming is great for boosting your mood and immune system, improving your fitness levels, metabolism and circulation, and it can reduce stress levels. It's also a great chance to meet friendly fellow swimmers!
Swim England Open Water Coach and Certified Cold Water Therapy Coach (and World Age Group Ice Swimming Silver Medallist and Ice Mile Swimmer), Elizabeth Mills, will be on hand for advice, and a Qualified National Pool Lifeguard, (STA Open Water Coach and Certified Cold Water Therapy Coach) will be on poolside for your safety.
The 17.2m pool will be unheated. Built under a dome, the roof can be opened in sections to allow the Winter elements in. You never know, we might be lucky enough to swim under the snow! There will be soft lighting, fairly lights and under water diving lights to add to the atmosphere (no formal lighting). Bring your adventure lights to swim with, or choose to swim under the light of the moon and stars!
The pool temperatures will vary between 10 and 14 degrees Celsius - Perfect for cold water swimming practise! There is an option to book just January or February sessions, or book both. Don't worry if you haven't been in the cold water yet this season - start back with short amounts of time in the water, and build up, to help you acclimatise safely and comfortably.
The hour session allows you to swim for as little or longer, as you want to. Customers are encouraged to arrive at any time between 7.30 and 8.30 p.m. so swimmers have lots of space in the pool. There will be a lane for swimmers training for cold water events/ice miles, and the rest of the pool will be used for recreational/gentle cold water swimming or dipping.
All abilities are welcome, from first time cold water dippers/swimmers to experienced ice swimmers. Free hot chocolate and biscuits are included, and the changing rooms have heaters.
Adult Cold Water Swimming - Upton
Dates & times
7.30pm - 8.30pm
Mondays
2nd and 9th March 2026
2 sessions
Venue
Yarrells School, Yarrells House, Upton BH16 5EU