Wild swimming weekend
Discover the wonders of open water swimming
Saturday 24th January, 25th April, 25th July and 3rd October 2026
Have you always wanted to take the leap into open water but didn’t know where to start? Or perhaps you love outdoor swimming and want some expert tips? This experience is perfect for swimmers of all levels who are ready to go wild with their swims. With a full day's expert coaching from The Dip Advisor, Ella Foote, also Editor of Outdoor Swimmer Magazine, you'll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to embrace the great outdoors and health benefits of wild swimming.
Each seasonal date will have a slightly different focus, see details further below and in the brochure.
Package includes
- Saturday: Full-day swimming coaching with Ella
- Use of dry robes, wetsuits, tow floats and swimming hats
- Light lunch in Botanica
- Overnight stay with spa access until 2pm on Sunday
- Breakfast or brunch on Sunday
- Priority booking on Sunday morning wild swim session
- Leisure time to relax and explore
Additional extras you can book include 1-2-1 coaching sessions with Ella at £35 per 30 minutes, dinner, additional drinks and spa treatments.
Whether you're taking your first steps into open water or looking to refine your skills, our wild swimming weekend will give your the confidence to make the most of open waters. Get ready to dive in!
Just want to come for the day? Just give us a ring to book.
The small print
This package is for one or two people sharing a room. Prices vary based on room type and availability. Spa treatments and restaurant tables subject to availability. Spa is for ages 16+. This experience may not be suitable for those with health conditions, please check with us for details.
Seasonal Wild Swimming Weekends
Cold Water Skills & Resilience - 24th January
Winter is where Ella’s expertise truly shines. You’ll learn how to enter safely, manage cold-water shock, understand afterdrop, and use mindset and breath to stay calm. Discover the essential kit, how to acclimatise properly, and the art of rewarming well. Short, powerful dips with Ella will leave you clear-headed, resilient, and buzzing with winter energy.
Reawaken & Reacclimatise - 25th April
With Ella, you’ll learn how to ease back into outdoor swimming as nature wakes up again. She’ll guide you through safe spring acclimatisation, relaxed breathing, and the basics of managing cooler water with confidence. You’ll explore simple techniques, essential early-season kit, and how to rebuild comfort and trust in open water after winter.
Flow, Freedom & Technique - 25th July
Summer sessions with Ella are all about ease and exploration. You’ll refine your stroke, build confidence for longer swims, and enjoy the warmest, most freeing time of year to be in the lake. Ella will teach you how to read conditions, pace yourself, stay energised and make the most of light, warm-water swimming.
Cooling Waters, Calm Mind - 3rd October
As the water cools, Ella will show you how to transition smoothly and safely into colder conditions. You’ll learn mindful swimming techniques, how to read your body’s responses, and the kit that makes autumn dips comfortable. It’s the perfect season to deepen your awareness, slow down, and prepare for the colder months ahead.