Official bathing water12 miPangbourne Meadow, River Thames
Pangbourne
Queenford Lakes
Berinsfield, OxfordshireLake on Queenford LakeSwim in booked sessions
Queenford Lakes hosts supervised open-water swimming sessions throughout the year.
- Water
- Lake, Queenford Lake
- Entry
- £7.25 for SwimScan band holders; £8.25 for guests, booking required in season
- Swim hours
- Summer and winter timetables vary. Summer sessions include Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday sessions; winter sessions are on Sundays.
- Facilities
- Supervised swim sessions, safety team, marked swim courses
- Lifeguard
- Supervised by a safety team
Getting there
Rules to know before you go
- Wear a bright swim cap or hat.
- Use a tow float.
- Book winter sessions.
- Swim only during dedicated sessions.
Swimming spots nearby
All of OxfordshireOfficial bathing water12 mi
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Cleveland Lakes, Cerney Wick
Swim sessions only34 miWillen Lake
Milton Keynes Village
Questions about Queenford Lakes
Can you swim at Queenford Lakes?
Yes, during dedicated supervised sessions. Registration is required, and winter sessions require booking.
Do you need to book Queenford Lakes?
Booking is required for winter sessions.
Does it cost anything to swim at Queenford Lakes?
£7.25 for SwimScan band holders; £8.25 for guests
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