Get a feel for the open water at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
08:00
£44
Age 16 & over
This event has something for everyone, for all ages and all abilities, whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or a beginner. Choose your distance, join thousands of like-minded people and set yourself an open water challenge in the great outdoors at the UK’s biggest open water swim event.
With large screens around the event site, family and friends can watch all the action and enjoy an exhilarating, challenging and safe open water swimming weekend in the great outdoors.
This event is part of Great North Swim.
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity, complete the form and follow the instructions.
Raise awareness, fund research and save lives.
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£10
Fundraise
£200
Mentally, physically and socially wounded ex-service personnel and their families are supported to receive the help they deserve.
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£30
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£200
Global conservation work to ensure people and nature both thrive.
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£10
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£150
Providing care and support to those affected by the painful genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), which could affect any one of us.
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£25
Fundraise
£260
No one should have to face cancer alone.
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FREE
Fundraise
£200
Providing clean water and decent toilets to everyone, everywhere.
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£10
Fundraise
£175