Come And Swim With Us

Enjoy open water swimming in the calm, natural setting of Rye Watersports. Our inland lake provides a safe environment, with water quality tested monthly and graded ‘Excellent’ by the Environment Agency guidelines. After your swim, the deck outside the Hoolie Café is the perfect spot to relax with a fresh coffee and snack. Whether you’re swimming for fitness or leisure, it’s a great place to get into the water.

Opening Times

Peak Season – July & August

  • Every day: 9:30 – 11:30 am

  • Late Night Fridays (August only): 4:00 – 8:00 pm

May Half Term – Everyday (25th – 31st May)

 

Low Season – May, June & September

  • Wednesday to Sunday: 9:30 – 11:30 am

 

Important Information 

Our inland lake swimming course is 750m long and marked with buoys for easy distance tracking. The course is simple to follow, with user-friendly entry and exit points located near the Aquapark area, making it perfect for swimmers of all abilities.

When you arrive, please sign in at reception, where you’ll be given a swim band. After completing your swim, return your swim band and sign out at reception before leaving.

  • There is no lifeguard on duty, so please swim responsibly and stay within your own limits.

  • Open water swimming is physically demanding. Ensure you feel fit and confident to swim in the lake independently.

  • Tow floats are required for safety and can be hired from our office, or bought directly from the Swim Secure website.

  • Wetsuits are available to hire for just £5 (optional). Swim hats and wetsuits should be worn unless agreed otherwise before entering the water.

  • Footwear is recommended but not compulsory.

  • This activity is for swimmers aged 18 and over.

Please read our SWIM SAFE page

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