Log in to My Time Out for your personalised guide to what's on in London. It's fast, easy and FREE!

UK Cold Water Swimming Championship

This event has now finished Sat Jan 24 2009 xxNOT Tooting Bec Lido, Tooting Bec Rd, SW16 1UT Full details & map

Sport & Fitness:Things to Watch: Swimming

Free

Time Out says Rate it

Around 350 hardy swimmers aged from teens to eighties will be taking the plunge in water just above freezing point, and competing in individual and team freestyle, 'head-up breast stroke' and relay events over 30 metres, plus a 450-metre 'endurance' race. A range of outlandish hats and costumes is promised, emphasising that this is only a mildly competitive affair. It's the third year of the championship, intended mainly to promote the health and enjoyment aspects of outdoor swimming, and showcase Britain's spectacular lido heritage. It's too late to enter, but spectators can enjoy a hog roast and real ale plus the comparative comfort of a marquee.

xxNOT Tooting Bec Lido details

Follow xxNOT Tooting Bec Lido to receive updates on new events happening here.

What is 'following'?
Address

xxNOT Tooting Bec Lido

Tooting Bec Rd, SW16 1UT

Transport Tooting Bec 

xxNOT Tooting Bec Lido map

Share your thoughts

  • or log in into My Time Out
  • *
  • *
  • Min 1 star. Zero stars will be treated as unrated.
* Mandatory fields for leaving a comment