Whitmore Lakes
Whitmore Lakes is a peaceful rural escape for wild swimming, lakeside saunas, wellness classes and quality time in nature.
Wild Swimming
Wild swimming at Whitmore Lakes offers a refreshing way to clear your mind, move your body and reconnect with nature in peaceful surroundings.
Swim & Sauna
Swan Lake Swim and sauna sessions combine refreshing open water dips with the soothing warmth of a wood-fired sauna, helping you relax, recharge and feel restored.
Paddleboarding
Paddleboarding offers a peaceful way to explore the water, build confidence and enjoy quality time in beautiful natural surroundings.
Sauna & Dip
Enjoy contrast therapy, sooth your skin and your soul in our brand-new wood-fired saunas. Intersperse with cold-dips in Heron Lake for an invigorating, yet relaxing experience.
A sanctuary for mind, body and soul
Escape life’s hustle and bustle and glide into the tranquility of Whitmore Lakes for wild swimming, wood-fired saunas, cold dipping and fitness classes. Set in beautiful natural surroundings, it offers space to slow down, recharge and enjoy quality time in nature. With dedicated activity lakes, lakeside sauna views and the Cake Shack nearby, it is a place to relax, restore and reconnect.
Whitmore Lakes the heart of wild swimming
Escape to the clear, open waters of Whitmore Lakes and experience the freedom of wild swimming in a peaceful natural setting. A refreshing alternative to sanitised traditional swimming pools, it offers space to build confidence, train or simply enjoy the water in a safe and welcoming environment, while reconnecting with nature all year round.
Paddleboard in peaceful surroundings
Grab a paddleboard and head out across open water, where every session can be as chilled or adventurous as you like. Bring your own board or hire one from us, then drift between islands, test your balance, enjoy time with friends or simply soak up the views. Whether you are brand new or already confident, it is a brilliant way to enjoy the lakes.
Build confidence in open water
Our dedicated swim coach, Ian from Kuotos Swim, helps swimmers build confidence, improve technique and feel safer in open water.
Whether you are taking your first steps into open water or training for your next challenge, Ian brings calm, expert guidance to every session. With a background in swimming, personal training and triathlon coaching, he helps people feel safer, stronger and more confident through tailored courses, supported swims, event preparation and group experiences.
Wellness Classes for mind and body at Whitmore
Slow down, switch off and restore balance with our growing range of wellness experiences at Whitmore Hall. From sound baths, guided meditation and breathwork to Qigong and women-only wellbeing sessions, each experience is designed to help you pause, reconnect and leave feeling refreshed in the peaceful grounds of Whitmore Lakes and the wider estate.
Browse forthcoming events at Whitmore Lakes
Open Water
Introduction to Open Water Swimming
Perfect for beginners, Ian’s Introduction to Open Water Swimming combines expert guidance with a supervised open-water dip. Learn how to enjoy the benefits safely, build confidence, and connect with other new swimmers.
Wellbeing classes
At Whitmore Hall
Restore balance with wellness experiences at Whitmore Hall, including sound baths, meditation, breathwork, Qigong and women-only sessions, all designed to help you relax, recharge and reconnect.
Events
Seasonal events at Whitmore
Celebrate the seasons at Whitmore Lakes with a calendar of special events throughout the year. From festive dips and solstice swims to unique lakeside experiences, there’s always something to look forward to.
Our lakes
A warm welcome awaits you at Whitmore Lakes. We are open for you to enjoy, please ensure you book ahead before visiting us.
Lake Opening Times
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Monday07:30 – 15:00
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Tuesday12:00 – 19:00
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Wednesday07:30 – 15:00
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Thursday12.00 – 19:00
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Friday12.00 – 19:00
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Saturday08:30 – 16:00
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Sunday08:30 – 16:00
Sauna Opening Times
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Monday09:00 – 15:00
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Tuesday12:00 – 19:00
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Wednesday09:00 – 15:00
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Thursday12.00 – 19:00
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Friday12.00 – 19:00
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Saturday09:00 – 16:00
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Sunday09:00 – 16:00
Please note that Heron Lakes saunas are only open on Saturday and Sunday. Swan Lake Saunas are open everyday.
- Parking
- Bike racks
- Toilets
- Refreshments – Cake Shack
- Accessible hard surface pathways to lakes
- Clear signage
- Safety buoys
