Hidden gems - Swimming lakes in Shirley, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Swimming lakes in Shirley

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Shirley. This list contains 19 places from Swimming lake category.

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WholeHealth Open Water Swim Village & Sauna

Swimming lake

👍👍 Fantastic community run by Cat & Wales. I have been coming twice a week since June 2021. I always feel welcome whether on my own or with friends. Im more of a wellness than a fitness swimmer but this is a perfect place for both. Great facilities, very safe and everyone always welcome. New sauna is...

5.00 (46 reviews) (~226.2 km from centre)

Minety Lake

Swimming lake

5.00 (7 reviews) (~88.94 km from centre)

Foxtwood Cottages

Cottage

4.90 (100 reviews) (~236.9 km from centre)

Llyn Cwm Llwch

Swimming lake

$$ $$

4.90 (85 reviews) (~176.57 km from centre)

Queenford Lakes Water Sports Centre

Swimming lake

👍👍 Have been here for open water swimming a number of times. It's amazingly well run and the team there are absolutely brilliant - super friendly and supportive. A fantastic spot for a swim and even better for a post-swim catch up with friends.

4.90 (45 reviews) (~83.67 km from centre)

Watersedge.club

Event venue

👍👍 Beautiful venue that offers open water swimming, paddle boarding and yoga. Well worth a visit

4.90 (33 reviews) (~142.92 km from centre)

Litton Lakes

Campground

4.80 (88 reviews) (~88.56 km from centre)

Lynford Water

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful place to go. Lynford water is opposite Lynford arboretum which are both beautiful places to stroll. There is a big car park and also a small coffee and cake shop and toilet. There are plenty of walks through both areas with a mixture of scenery and atmospheres. Also a great place to walk t...

4.80 (39 reviews) (~229.94 km from centre)

Hastingford Fishery

Fishing camp

4.80 (33 reviews) (~112.6 km from centre)

Hawton Waters

Self-catering accommodation

👍👍 Absolutely loved our stay here in the Angel Lodge - modern, comfortable and stunning views! So peaceful and relaxing with the town only a 10 minute drive away. Highly recommend for a romantic break - a highlight being the gorgeous lake views and roll top bath. Would love to come back! Only worry in...

4.80 (26 reviews) (~238.39 km from centre)

Hi 5 Watersports - Water-Ski- Wakeboard - Open Water Swimming

Water sports equipment rental service

4.80 (19 reviews) (~63.26 km from centre)

Midlands Open Water

Swimming lake

😠 I have been trying to contact this venue for several weeks. In spite of leaving messages on their answer phone, emailing them and leaving messages on their FB page and their website, no-one gets back to me. I have paid £27 to include one year's insurance and my first swim but no-one confirmed my boo...

4.70 (21 reviews) (~184.74 km from centre)

H2O Rampage

Water park

👍👍 Great staff, nice cold and hot drinks. Well organised too. The kids love it and adults too!

4.60 (96 reviews) (~138.29 km from centre)

Redricks Open Water Swimming Lake

Swimming lake

😐 Pretty surroundings but the lake itself is not the best open water swim. It is quite murky and in a few parts of the swim course my arms hit the bottom. Bit of a broken swim, I found it hard to get a good rhythm going.

4.60 (45 reviews) (~144.73 km from centre)

Parsons' Pleasure Bathing Place

Swimming lake

👍👍 As stated in other reviews: do not swim here. Nice place to pause and observe swans and geese along the path between meadows.

4.60 (31 reviews) (~94.19 km from centre)

Tudor Grange Park Lake

Swimming lake

4.60 (10 reviews) (~167.48 km from centre)

West Country Water Park

Water park

4.50 (56 reviews) (~103.39 km from centre)

Nemes Dive Academy

Dive shop

🫤 They're closed due to a housing estate being built around it, neither the website or Google has been updated to reflect what looks like a relatively long term closure. Rang them up, supposedly I should have checked facebook. Bit miffed as I drove from Essex, luckily theirs Melbourne lakes down the r...

4.50 (22 reviews) (~138.52 km from centre)

Warley WASPS Triathlon & Running Club

Swim club

👍👍 A brilliant club! Suitable for all ages and all abilities! The leaders are very positive and encouraging and really help people to be their best and achieve their goals!

4.50 (8 reviews) (~185.53 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Swimming lakes in Shirley, United Kingdom