Introduction to Outdoor Swimming – Family Session
Join this exciting opportunity to try Outdoor Swimming with your family in one of the beautiful Brecks’ chalk rivers! Take part in a safe and friendly taster session with qualified lifeguards and experienced swimmer volunteers, with some fun activities on swimming safety.
This fun, family friendly event is for children with their parents/guardians, for those who are new to swimming outdoors and would like to have a go or would like to learn more about doing it safely. The parent/s will get in the water with the child/children, and there will be fun activities on swimming safety and care for the environment.
Introduction to Outdoor Swimming – Family Session
When: Sunday 3rd August
Where: Brandon Staunch, Brandon
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Time: 11.15am
Tickets: Fully funded with thanks to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Booking required: Book Now HERE
Further Information
- We provide ‘Essential information’ including what to expect, what to wear, potential risks, and keeping yourself safe, which you can download using this link.
- All the key documents and information for the event are available to download on this webpage.
- Following booking, you will be put in contact with the event leader, who will be able to assist with any queries, and provide any additional information.
Accessibility: This event will be supported by trained lifeguards, and experienced outdoor swimmer volunteers. The terrain on the approach to and into the river might be uneven or muddy. There is a concrete slipway, with a small drop into the water which has a sandy bed and is mostly shallow.
Transport: The closest bus stop is located adjacent the Brandon Tesco, approximately 10 minutes walk away, with bus routes from Bury, and Thetford. For information on bus times, visit bustimes.org
Brandon train station is located 20 minutes walk away, with trains from Thetford, Norwich, and Cambridge.
Free parking is available on the approach to Brandon Staunch. Overflow parking is also available at Brandon Leisure Centre (Church Rd, Brandon, IP27 0JB)
Facilities: Café and toilet facilities are available at Brandon Leisure Centre, a 5 minute walk away.
If you have any questions or concerns about the event, or how to book, please get in touch. (E) bfer.admin@suffolk.gov.uk (T) 01473 265 600