POOL PARTIES

Introducing our pool parties – celebrating outdoor swimming, glorious lidos and outdoor pools, and their communities. Join us for talks, coaching, fun races, entertainment and more.

Join the party at Sea Lanes Canary Wharf

As part of our 15th anniversary celebrations, we’re bringing the party to London! Hosted at the newly opened 50m floating pool at Eden Dock, Canary Wharf, we’re bringing together swimming in a beautiful, natural water lido and Eden Dock’s open water area in this unique urban outdoor swimming community amid London’s skyscrapers.

Admission includes access to the open-air pool, a renewable-powered sauna, and a designated open water session in the docks. For those looking for gear advice and wetsuit hire, partner Zoggs will be on-site offering expert fittings, and our Gear Editor will be hosting a pre-loved gear swap shop with Leisure Loop.

Swimmers looking to improve their technique can join small-group coached sessions led by experts, including our founder Simon Griffiths and resident Olympian Alice Dearing. Beyond the water, this swim party London venue features poolside chats hosted by editor Ella Foote, free product samples from TriHard, and stalls from SwimTayka, Swim Trek, Open Swim, VE Water Shoes and more. Guests can wrap up their afternoon of fitness and wellbeing with delicious food and drinks directly from the Dockside Bar & Kitchen.

How do I book the Outdoor Swimmer party at Canary Wharf?

You secure tickets starting at £22 for adults, with exclusive discounts available for members via Eventbrite.

Hilsea Lido Pool Party – 6th June

Despite torrential rain and howling winds, hardy Outdoor Swimmers joined us at the newly refurbished Hilsea Lido to prove that nothing stops us from swimming outdoors! They enjoyed coached sessions from the Outdoor Swimmer team, local coach Kirsty Trotter, and brilliant mermaiding classes with South Coast Mermaids.

The weather may have been damp, but spirits were high!

Our Pool Party Partners

• Zoggs – open water and pool swimming kit experts, Zoggs will be available to offer you advice and you can update your gear
• SwimTrek – new to open water swimming or planning your next challenge, SwimTrek can help advise you on the best holiday or coaching camp for you
• Trihard – protects skin and hair from chlorine with clean, athlete-trusted formulas. Swim without compromising your skin and hair’s health with chlorine removal products
• SwimTayka – this incredible charity provides free swimming lessons and drowning prevention education to underprivileged children who live along the earth’s open waters. Find out more about what they do and how you can support them.
• Earcalm – troubled by ear issues when you swim? Earcalm will be there to help you with advice and treatment
• Open Swim – expert-designed swim training app tailored to your goals, supported by a connected global swimming community. Open Swim will be there to help you make the most of your swimming