Uswim!
BEST FOR
Ages 7+
WHERE
Manchester
What it’s like
Open water swim events built for juniors aged 7 to 15 who fancy a proper outdoor swim.
This is open water swimming, not a splash pad with slides. The junior events are aimed at 7 to 15 year olds, so it suits a kid who can already swim and wants to try it somewhere that isn't a pool with lane ropes and a whistle-happy lifeguard.
It won't suit a toddler or a nervous first-time swimmer. Open water is a different feel to a leisure centre, colder, less predictable, and the age floor of 7 is there for a reason. If your child swims confidently and is curious about the outdoors version, this is where that itch gets scratched.
The events are specifically junior open water swims rather than general family sessions.
Need to know
- Best for
- 7 to 15, and only for kids who already swim confidently
- Open water, not a heated pool, so it swims colder and different to a leisure centre
- Aimed squarely at junior swimmers aged 7 to 15, not younger children
- These are organised swim events rather than a drop-in splash session
Plan your visit
What age is this for?
The junior open water events are for 7 to 15 year olds.
Does my child need to be a confident swimmer?
It's open water rather than a shallow paddling pool, so this suits kids who already swim well rather than beginners.
Is this the same as a splash park?
No, it's proper open water swimming, run as junior swim events rather than a splash pad or paddling pool setup.
Do we need to book ahead?
The site doesn't list an online booking link, so it's best to get in touch directly to sort a place on a junior event.
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