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    Alexandra Lake

    Lakeside Shopping Centre, Aveley, EssexLakeBookable lake swimming

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    Alexandra Lake offers lifeguarded open-water swimming sessions from May to September.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    £8.50 per one-hour swim session, booking required in season
    Facilities
    Changing rooms, hot showers, lockers, marked swim courses
    Lifeguard
    Lifeguarded sessions
    Managed by
    Swim Lakeside Ltd

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    The watersports centre is at the south end of Alexandra Lake, next to the Travelodge at Lakeside Shopping Centre. Free parking is available at the Lakeside Shopping Centre.

    51.4872, 0.2801

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Wear a brightly coloured swim hat, goggles and tow bag.
    • Swim in a buddy group of two or three.
    • Exit only at the marked pontoon and sign off with staff.
    • Do not swim under obstacles.

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    Authorised swimming only14 mi

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    Questions about Alexandra Lake

    Can you swim at Alexandra Lake?

    Yes. Public open-water swimming sessions are available by advance booking, subject to age, swimming ability and other admission criteria.

    Do you need to book Alexandra Lake?

    Book through the ACTIO app and sign in with a NOWCA wristband.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Alexandra Lake?

    £8.50 per one-hour swim session

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