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Lakes, Reservoirs & Riversides in Southampton

Southampton isn't exactly overrun with proper lakes, but Andark Lake, out toward the edge of the city, is a good one. It's a stretch of water built specifically for open water swimming, paddleboarding and scuba training, with a café on site for when you've had enough of being wet and cold. Sessions start from £69.50, which isn't pocket change, but you're paying for kit, supervision and a lake that's actually set up for this rather than a random pond someone's decided to swim in. It's really a choice for older kids and adults rather than toddlers, since this is proper training and open water swimming, not paddling about. There's a gift shop and indoor seating if someone wants to sit out a session, dogs are welcome, and the site has an accessible toilet and Changing Places facilities. Check ages and experience needed for scuba or paddleboarding before you book, since some sessions assume a bit of confidence in the water already.

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