Official bathing water23 miRiver Severn at Ironbridge
Ironbridge
Chasewater Open Water Swimming
Chasewater Country Park, Brownhills West, StaffordshireLake on Chasewater LakeYes, during sessions
Supervised open-water swimming sessions take place in Chasewater Country Park, with guests welcome.
- Water
- Lake, Chasewater Lake
- Entry
- £8 NOWCA members; £10 non-members; £15 introductory session.
- Swim hours
- Tuesdays 10:00–11:00; Saturdays 08:00–10:00.
- Facilities
- Shallow swimming area, wetsuit hire, tow-float hire, introductory coaching
- Managed by
- Chasewater Open Water Swimming operates within Chasewater Sports Centre; Chasewater Country Park is managed by Staffordshire County Council.
Getting there
Rules to know before you go
- Wear a bright swimming cap.
- Use a tow float.
- Swimmers aged 10–16 must have adult supervision.
- Do not swim without a tow float.
Swimming spots nearby
All of StaffordshireOfficial bathing water23 mi
Bookable public swimming25 miArrow Valley Lake
Arrow Valley Country Park, Redditch
Swimming permitted30 miStoney Cove
Sapcote
Swimming available36 miAlderford Lake
Alderford, Prees Heath
Official bathing water39 miRiver Teme in Ludlow
Ludlow
Official bathing water41 miWest Lake
Colwick
Questions about Chasewater Open Water Swimming
Can you swim at Chasewater Open Water Swimming?
Yes. Guests may swim during the operator’s open-water sessions; booking is not required for guests.
Do you need to book Chasewater Open Water Swimming?
NOWCA members book using the NOWCA app; guests can turn up and pay onsite.
Does it cost anything to swim at Chasewater Open Water Swimming?
£8 NOWCA members; £10 non-members; £15 introductory session.
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