Bray Lake Watersports provides pre-booked open-water swimming sessions in a 50-acre lake near Maidenhead.
Entry booking required in season
Swim hours Swim sessions vary by season and daylight hours. October to March: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 08:00–10:00; April to September: Tuesday and Thursday, 06:00–09:00 and 17:30–20:00, Saturday and Sunday, 06:30–10:00.
Facilities Designated swim loops, swim reception, safety tower
Managed by Bray Lake Watersports Getting there Monkey Island Lane, Windsor Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2EB.
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Know before you go Register at swim reception before entering the water. Stay within the designated swim route. Do not dive or jump into the lake. Do not swim outside an organised swim session.Lake
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Questions about Bray Lake Can you swim at Bray Lake? Yes, you can swim here in a pre-booked organised swim session. Swimming outside an organised session is not allowed.
Do you need to book Bray Lake? All swimmers must register as a Friend of Bray Lake or join as a member. Each swim session must be pre-booked.
Something changed at Bray Lake? Closures and new rules help everyone. Report a change Can I swim here?
Yes, you can swim here in a pre-booked organised swim session. Swimming outside an organised session is not allowed.
Booking All swimmers must register as a Friend of Bray Lake or join as a member. Each swim session must be pre-booked.
Hours Swim sessions vary by season and daylight hours. October to March: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 08:00–10:00; April to September: Tuesday and Thursday, 06:00–09:00 and 17:30–20:00, Saturday and Sunday, 06:30–10:00. Book on the official website Last checked 17 October 2026. Sources: Bray Lake Watersports , Bray Lake Watersports swimming , Bray Lake swimming rules , Bray Lake opening times .