Swim for charity

Swim for charity

Enjoy open water swimming and raise money for a good cause at the same time.

Charity swims in the UK

Swimming events for charity are a great way to raise money for a good cause while also testing your skills and endurance in the water. From open water swims in National Parks to long-distance indoor events, there's a charity swim for every age and ability. Select your location for swims in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

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Charity swims in 2025

Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.

Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim
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Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim

Join hundreds of other swimmers and take on an epic 1.4 mile open water swim from Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier.

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A challenge for experienced swimmers, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun
  • £64
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | 5K

A challenge for experienced swimmers, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 5 km lake swimming
Swim the official open water Olympic distance at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun
  • £98
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | 10K

Swim the official open water Olympic distance at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 10 km lake swimming
A great open water swimming challenge for all abilities, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun
  • £56
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | Two Mile

A great open water swimming challenge for all abilities, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 2 miles lake swimming
Get a feel for the open water at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun
  • £44
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | One Mile

Get a feel for the open water at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 1 mile lake swimming
An open water swim which is a great distance to start with! Part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Sat 14 - Sun 15 Jun
  • £39
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | Half Mile

An open water swim which is a great distance to start with! Part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 0.5 mile lake swimming
Join hundreds of other swimmers and take on an epic 1.4 mile open water swim from Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier. With every stroke, you’ll be powering lifesaving research.
  • Sat 5 Jul
  • £50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim

Join hundreds of other swimmers and take on an epic 1.4 mile open water swim from Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier. With every stroke, you’ll be powering lifesaving research.

  • 1.4 miles sea swimming
Swim Serpentine
Half, one or two miles

Swim Serpentine

Dive in to an open water swimming event for your favourite charity in the beautiful Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park, London, with a choice of distances.

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