Take part in one of Gloucestershire's most bracing Christmas traditions, with the annual Christmas Day Swim at Sandford Parks Lido.
Brave locals are invited to get their cossie on for a fun, festive dip before their Christmas dinner — but be warned, the water will be cold!
When is the Christmas Day Swim at Sandford Parks Lido?
This year's Christmas Day Swim is on Wednesday 25 December 2024, with gates opening at 10.45am.
Participants can jump in from 11.15am to 11.45am and swim one or two widths — giving them plenty of time to work up an appetite for their turkey with all the trimmings!
How cold is the water at the Christmas Day Swim?
The pool temperature is expected to be between four and seven degrees, but don't let that put you off, as the opportunity only comes around once a year and makes for an unforgettable Christmas Day activity!
How much does the Christmas Day Swim at Sandford Parks Lido cost?
Entry is £5 per person.
Who can take part in the Christmas Day Swim at Sandford Parks Lido?
Swimmers must be aged 16 or above, but people of all ages are welcome to spectate.
