22–23 Mar 2025 11 days to go! #GetOutside Tickets

Open Water Swimming

Open water swimming at the expo provides a thrilling and immersive experience for swimmers of all levels. The expo features a dedicated area where participants can dive into the refreshing water, experiencing the freedom and challenge of swimming in an open environment. Expert coaches are on hand to offer tips, techniques, and safety advice, ensuring everyone gains valuable insights.

More water. More People. More Safely.

NOWCA will be back again to showcase safe open water swimming. It’s the one time in the year that swimming is allowed at Pendigo Lake so don’t miss this unique opportunity! They will be offering a free swim, free coaching and free wetsuit hire – but you must be a NOWCA member to book a spot – it’s only £15 a year (£1.25 a month) which gives you lots of benefits that can be used well past the expo weekend. Sign up or book via the ACTiO app: actio.nowca.org/venue/316

NOWCA is the UK’s largest network of safe open water swimming venues, dedicated to making open water swimming more accessible, enjoyable, and safe for everyone. With a focus on community, safety, and innovation, NOWCA supports swimmers of all abilities through its venues, integrated safety systems, and events.

Visit their website for full details: nowca.org

For event news and updates, follow their swim group – NATIONAL OUTDOOR EXPO – on the NOWCA Wild app, which is free to download for iOS and Android: nowcawild.co.uk