Swimming
Open Water Swimming Bristol – Natural Lake at West Country Water Park
The best outdoor swimming Bristol has to offer – a natural lake set in stunning North Bristol countryside near Winterbourne and Bradley Stoke. Just 8 miles from Bristol city centre and 4 miles from the M4/M5 junctions, with RLSS-trained lifeguards, on-site facilities, and sessions for all abilities. Whether you’re a confident open water swimmer or a complete beginner, our lake offers a welcoming, well-managed environment. Furthermore, wetsuit and equipment hire is available on-site, plus a café and sauna to warm up afterwards. Whether you prefer Aqua Park thrills or paddleboarding, you can combine activities on the same day.
Swim in Bristol’s Most Beautiful Lake
For outdoor swimming Bristol and the surrounding area, our natural lake in Winterbourne measures 200m × 210m – proper open water distances in a safe, lifeguarded environment. Summer laps are ~600m; in winter a shorter 100m loop keeps things safe.
We Offer the following Open Water Swimming sessions:
- Adult Swim
- Child Swim Ages 6+
- Buoyancy Aided Swim
- Care Giver Admission

200m x 210m
Natural Lake
600m
Summer Lap
RLSS
Trained Lifeguards
5* Water
Perfect Clean Water

Pricing
Open Water Swimming (2-hour session)
£8.50 pp
Buoyancy-Aided Swimming (2-hour session)
£8.50 pp
10 Session Bundles
From £70
From £120
From £350
To guarantee your slot, pre-booking is essential – as a result, walk-up bookings are subject to availability and may incur an additional charge.
Equipment Hire & Sales
Fortunately, all the kit you need is available on-site, to hire or to purchase. We got you covered.
Item
Hire
Buy
Wetsuit
From £8.00
From £15.00
Swim Cap
From £3.00
£10.00
Tow Float
From £3.00
£22.99
Towels
NA
£19.99
Water Bottle
NA
£24.99
Lock
NA
£4.50
Prices are more expensive at Reception.

Kit List
Bring
- Wetsuit (or hire on-site)
- Brightly coloured swim cap (compulsory – hire available)
- Tow float (compulsory without wetsuit – hire available)
- Towel and change of clothes
- Warm layers for afterwards
We Provide
- RLSS-trained lifeguard supervision
- Buoyancy aids (our provided aids only)
- Safe lake entry steps
- Changing rooms, hot showers, toilets
- Coffee shop and sauna


Your Visit, Step by Step
- Check In – Have your barcode ready at reception
- Get Changed – Next, use the indoor changing rooms with hot outdoor showers
- Kit Up – Then get your wetsuit, swim cap, and tow float (hire available on-site)
- Safety Briefing – Quick rundown from our RLSS lifeguards
- Swim – Summer course ~600m per lap, winter loop ~100m
- Warm Up – Afterwards, enjoy a hot drink at the on-site coffee shop
Swimming Communities & Partners
We have an amazing number of swimming communities that boast the West Country Water Park as their home. We love supporting these wonderful people and their communal spirits.

Other Activities You May Like
Aqua Park
Paddle Boarding
Triathlons
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The staff have a great deal of patience and contribute to the fun; it’s a great team.
We loved our recent SI event and will be back for sure🙂

