Wild swimming spot6 miRiver Beane–River Lea confluence
Hartham Common, Hertford
Stanborough Park South Lake
Stanborough Park, Stanborough, HertfordshireLakeBooked sessions only
Better runs booked open-water swimming sessions on a 400m course in Stanborough Park South Lake.
- Water
- Lake
- Entry
- £8.80 per session, booking required in season
- Swim hours
- Saturdays 07:00–10:30; Wednesdays 17:30–19:30.
- Facilities
- Changing rooms, showers, non-secure bag drop area, 400m swimming course
- Lifeguard
- On-water safety cover is provided by a qualified team during every swim session.
- Managed by
- Better
Getting there
Stanborough Park Water Sports Centre is on Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6DF.
51.7857, -0.2201
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Wear a brightly coloured swimming hat.
- Use a tow float.
- Swim outside the set swimming sessions.
- Swim without booking a session.
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Questions about Stanborough Park South Lake
Can you swim at Stanborough Park South Lake?
Yes, but only in a booked Better open-water swimming session. Lake swimming is not permitted outside the set sessions.
Do you need to book Stanborough Park South Lake?
Book via the Better UK App up to 5 days in advance.
Does it cost anything to swim at Stanborough Park South Lake?
£8.80 per session
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