🗓️ Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th July 2026
The Wild Swimming Festival is returning to Swanage this summer.
It’s chance for swimmers to take part in a range of both fun and competitive swims and enjoy food, drink and entertainment at the festival hub at Prince Albert Gardens.
There’s something to suit every type of sea swimmer, from beginner to experienced: take part in a racing challenge or join a small group guided swim at a range of iconic locations in Swanage Bay and along the nearby Jurassic Coast.
Highlights & Challenges
- Jurassic Swim Challenge
- Powerboat & guided swim (Old Harry Rocks Explorer, Dancing Ledge Explorer)
- Guided hike & swim (Durlston Bay Explorer, Swanage Piers Explorer)
- Sunrise dip in Swanage Bay
- Wood-fired seafront sauna
- Swanage Bay Snorkel
- Take the Tides talk
- Intro to Wild Swimming session
Tickets
Entry to the festival and entertainment at Prince Albert Gardens itself is free.
There are limited tickets available for each sub-event, so booking in advance is advised.
Explore and book swims and accommodation via The Wild Swimming Co.s’ website: (Please see The Wild Swimming Co.’s website for challenge lengths, timings, prices and updates: thewildswimming.co.uk/pages/festival-2-0
