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Alton Water
Alton Water Park, Tattingstone, SuffolkLakeBooked sessions only
Alton Water allows public swimming only in booked, organised sessions with trained lifeguards.
- Water
- Lake
- Entry
- booking required in season
- Swim hours
- Sunday mornings, May to September.
- Lifeguard
- Trained lifeguards are on duty during organised swimming sessions.
- Dogs
- Dogs must stay out of the water.
- Managed by
- Anglian Water Parks
When you can swim
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
Know before you go
- Do not swim outside organised sessions.
- Keep dogs out of the water.
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Questions about Alton Water
Can you swim at Alton Water?
Yes, but only in an organised swimming session. Swimming outside these sessions is not permitted.
Do you need to book Alton Water?
Book in advance.
Are dogs allowed at Alton Water?
Dogs must stay out of the water.
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