25/06/2026
🌊 THE WAIT IS OVER… WE’RE OPENING THIS SATURDAY! 🌊
After months of planning and improvements, we’re delighted to announce that Hanworth Country Park’s Open Water Swimming & Paddleboarding Lake officially opens this Saturday!
Firstly, we’d like to thank everyone for your patience whilst we’ve worked hard to create a safe, enjoyable and exciting destination for swimmers, paddleboarders and outdoor enthusiasts.
✅ Improvements Already Made
🛟 Qualified lifeguard on duty during every session.
🏊 A new 200-metre continuous swimming course complete with 10-metre distance markers.
🚪 Improved lake entry and exit points.
🛟 Additional safety floats positioned around the lake.
📏 Water depth markers installed.
📋 Updated operating procedures and significantly enhanced safety measures throughout.
🚀 This Is Just The Beginning…
Our vision is to create one of Lincolnshire’s best open water activity venues, with exciting additions already planned including:
🔥 A lakeside sauna
🌊 Hanworth water club
🌅 Sunrise swim sessions
💡 Floodlit evening swims
🏅 Triathlon training and events
💪 Fitness camps
❄️ Cold water therapy sessions
🛟 Water safety and confidence training
…and much more as we continue to develop the facility.
🎉 Launch Weekend Offer (This Weekend Only)
To celebrate our opening, we’ll be holding last year’s prices for this weekend only.
🏊 Swimming – £5.00
🏄 Paddleboard (Own Board) – £7.50
🏄 Paddleboard Hire – £12.50
💷 New Standard Pricing (From 1st July)
As we continue investing in the lake, additional safety measures, lifeguards and future facilities, our standard prices from 1st July will be:
🏊 Swimming – £7.50
🏄 Paddleboard (Own Board) – £10.00
🏄 Paddleboard Hire – £17.50
⏰ Session Times
Please plan to get here 15 mins prior to session start time.
🏊 Swimming
• 10:00am – 11:00am
• 1:00pm – 2:00pm
🏄 Paddleboarding
• 11:00am – 12:00pm
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• 2:00pm – 3:00pm
• 3:00pm – 4:00pm
⚠️ Safety Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
👟 Footwear must be worn at all times.
🛟 Swimmers must wear a tow float.
🦺 Paddleboard users must wear a buoyancy aid and have their board leash attached to their ankle.
📝 Every participant must complete a waiver before entering the water. Under 18s must have a parent or guardian sign on their behalf.
💻 BOOKINGS OPEN TONIGHT AT 5PM
Secure your place by booking online:
👉 https://www.hanworthcountrypark.co.uk/paddle-boarding/
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the lake this weekend and look forward to sharing the exciting journey ahead as Hanworth continues to grow into a premier destination for open water swimming, paddleboarding, fitness and wellbeing.
Who’s joining us? 🌊🏊🏄👇