Charity swims

Charity swims

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 2024/2025

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 one-day open water swimming event in the beautiful Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park, central London, with a choice of distances to suit all abilities. Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sat 20 Sep 2025
  • £20-£25
London, UK

Swim Serpentine

A one-day open water swimming event in the beautiful Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park, central London, with a choice of distances to suit all abilities. Charity places now available for 2025.

  • Lake swim 4
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 2025
  • £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
Half a lap of the Serpentine Lake at your chosen pace, as part of the one-day open water swimming festival in the beautiful Hyde Park.
  • Sat 20 Sep 2025
  • £20
  • 1 charity
London, UK

Swim Serpentine Half Mile

Half a lap of the Serpentine Lake at your chosen pace, as part of the one-day open water swimming festival in the beautiful Hyde Park.

  • 0.5 mile lake swimming
The ultimate! Six laps of the Serpentine Lake at your chosen pace, as part of the one-day open water swimming festival in the beautiful Hyde Park.
  • Sat 20 Sep 2025
  • £25
London, UK

Swim Serpentine Six Mile

The ultimate! Six laps of the Serpentine Lake at your chosen pace, as part of the one-day open water swimming festival in the beautiful Hyde Park.

  • 6 miles lake swimming
One lap of the Serpentine Lake at your chosen pace, as part of the one-day open water swimming festival in the beautiful Hyde Park.
  • Sat 20 Sep 2025
  • £20
  • 2 charities
London, UK

Swim Serpentine One Mile

One lap of the Serpentine Lake at your chosen pace, as part of the one-day open water swimming festival in the beautiful Hyde Park.

  • 1 mile lake swimming
Two laps of the Serpentine Lake at your chosen pace, as part of the one-day open water swimming festival in the beautiful Hyde Park. Charity places now available for 2025.
  • Sat 20 Sep 2025
  • £25
  • 2 charities
London, UK

Swim Serpentine Two Mile

Two laps of the Serpentine Lake at your chosen pace, as part of the one-day open water swimming festival in the beautiful Hyde Park. Charity places now available for 2025.

  • 2 miles lake swimming

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