Swim for charity

Swim for charity

Enjoy swimming at your own pace 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 2025/2026

Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.

Swim Serpentine
Free charity places

Swim Serpentine

Dive into a 2-mile open water swim in the beautiful Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park, London.

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Take on a challenge like no other as you swim a marathon or half marathon distance over 12 weeks and lift your health, wellbeing and fitness to the next level.
  • Fri 1 Aug - Fri 24 Oct
  • FREE
Anywhere

Swim Marathon

Take on a challenge like no other as you swim a marathon or half marathon distance over 12 weeks and lift your health, wellbeing and fitness to the next level.

  • Charity swim 2
The UK's biggest open water swimming event providing a fantastic opportunity for families, individuals, experienced and beginner swimmers to enjoy the open water.
  • Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £16-£105
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Arla Great North Swim

The UK's biggest open water swimming event providing a fantastic opportunity for families, individuals, experienced and beginner swimmers to enjoy the open water.

  • Lake swim 6
  • Families
  • Wheelchair users
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 8 & over
  • Swims
Join over 1,200 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 27 Jun 2026
  • £50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim

Join over 1,200 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
  • Wheelchair users
  • Newcomers
  • Music
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Age 14 & over
  • Charity swims

Charity swims near you

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