Facilities; There will be changing tents/ shower available in addition to a covered area to store shoes/keys at the swim assembly area on the bund.
Towfloats Compulsory on 250m course (for safety). For 'dippers' close to Dockside they are not required
Complimentary hot drinks - will be available on the day for swimmers.
Wetsuit Hire (all sizes); Available on day. No need to prebook. £10 CASH + £20 CASH deposit
Best dressed hat Competition; Get creative and flaunt your most outrageous hats. In 2022 lovely Lou triumphed with her cake creation :).
Be Safe; Juniors (7-15yrs) MUST have an adult (16+) in the water with them. Towfloats are highly recommended although not compulsory except on 250m course.
Public Toilets; Will be available in Quayside (formerly the Lowry Outlet Mall) from 10.00am.
Further Info; Any developing info will be regularly updated on this page and will also emailed out in the week prior to the swim.
Our Charities
British Tinnitus Association are an independent charity supporting thousands of people who experience tinnitus and advise medical professionals from across the world. We are the primary source of support and information for people with tinnitus in the UK, facilitating an improved quality of life.
BubbleBecca Pugs are a pug rescue and sanctuary based in the UK. We rescue pugs from both home and abroad providing them with endless love and hugs, the best veterinary care, the tastiest food, an awesome puggy playground garden and a cosy warm fire to snooze in front of.
Burnley Foodbank Collection (Tins & Dry Food)
An amazing Uswim member - Laurence M - will be collecting tins and dry food at our swim so please bring anything you have spare :)
Laurence runs the Budding Burnley Community Gardening Group and grows a variety of vegetables which are donated to Burnley food banks and a community grocer. Any donations of much needed tins/dry food would make a difference to the lives of people less fortunate than ourselves.