Ashby Leisure Centre Lido, originally opened in 1929, is set to reopen on May 2 with new family, lane, and open swim sessions, plus a sand play area, offering a perfect summer day out in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
Ashby Leisure Centre Lido in Leicestershire reopens for summer 2026 with a new sand play area, family swims, and doggy splash sessions, just 40 minutes from Birmingham.
Dylan Gregory, Eva Smith, and Ben Stephenson led the charge as City of Liverpool and Wirral Metro swimmers posted personal bests and secured medals in Leeds, Sunderland, and Stourbridge.
Aztec Adventure in Upton Warren reopens its stream-fed lake for supervised open water swimming and aqua park fun, just 35 minutes from Birmingham, with a café for refreshments.
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Swimmers at three Cardiff leisure centres raised over £5,700 for charity during Swimathon 2026, part of a national record-breaking event with 1,362 challenges across 87 pools.
The City of Liverpool National Qualifying Meet at Wavertree saw outstanding performances from local swimmers, with Niko Dorsz and Hope Birley-Brown leading the medal haul over the Easter weekend.
The popular Crystal Leisure Centre in Stourbridge has completed refurbishment works and reopened its leisure pool with improved water features, wave machine, and slides just in time for the Easter holidays.
The Merseyside and District swimming round saw Bridgefield and Halton dominate, while Wirral Metro excelled at the Manchester International Meet with multiple golds and personal bests.
Fairwater, Western, Eastern, and Maindy leisure centres in Cardiff are hosting Swimathon 2026 fundraising challenges this March. Participants can swim various distances to support Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie, and the Swimathon Foundation.
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Diabetes UK calls on Leicester residents to participate in the Swim22 sponsored swimming challenge, running from March 22 to June 22. Participants swim 22 miles at their own pace to raise funds for diabetes research and support.
The Wirral Metro Spring Meet at Europa Pools in Birkenhead featured standout performances from local and regional swimmers, with multiple gold medals and personal bests achieved across various clubs.
Mansfield Swimming Club receives a £4,000 donation from Persimmon Homes to upgrade timing equipment, ensuring the continuation of regional events like the Major Oak Open Meet.
Holywell Amateur Swimming Club members participated in a major relay event, completing 60 lengths in 60 minutes to mark the British Heart Foundation's 60th anniversary and raise nearly £2,000 for charity.
Liverpool and Cheshire swimmers achieve remarkable success at the British University & College Long Course Championships and local competitions, with gold medals and personal bests.
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Callum Davies, a 14-year-old student at Launceston College, has achieved remarkable success at the Devon County Championships, securing gold medals in multiple freestyle and medley events.
Swimathon 2026 invites water-lovers in Cambridgeshire to join its 40th anniversary event, raising funds for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie at nearly 500 pools nationwide.
Swimathon 2026, the world's largest annual pool-based fundraising swim, celebrates its 40th anniversary across Essex and the UK, urging participants to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.
Swimathon 2026 celebrates 40 years as the world's largest pool-based fundraising swim, with Leicester pools hosting events from March 20-22 to support Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.
Richard Webster, a 59-year-old RNLI volunteer, completed the gruelling Cadiz Freedom Swim in South Africa, raising funds for a homeless charity. He braved cold, shark-infested waters in this inspiring feat.
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Anthony Wawrzyniak of Halton clinched 13 gold medals at the Cheshire Championships, leading a wave of local swimming successes. Other standout performers included Wirral Metro's Abbie Roscoe and City of Liverpool's Matilda Bristow.
Ethan Kelly and Abbie Roscoe lead a wave of success for Merseyside swimmers at the Cheshire County Championships in Macclesfield, with numerous gold medals and personal bests achieved.
Birmingham's closest outdoor saltwater pool, Droitwich Spa Lido, reveals its earliest opening date yet for 2026, offering extended swimming season from March.
Rose Nickson and other local swimmers from clubs like City of Liverpool and Everton delivered outstanding performances, securing multiple gold medals and personal bests at the Lancashire and Cheshire Championships.
Young swimmers from across the region delivered stunning performances at the Preston Super Sprints, securing a huge medal tally and setting numerous personal bests. Discover the local champions.
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The Morris Centre pool at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital will shut indefinitely due to major building repairs. The closure impacts NHS staff, veterans, and community groups.
Swimmers from St Helens, Prescot, and across the North West delivered a medal-laden weekend at the Trafford Metro meet, while Masters athletes triumphed at the European Short Course Championships in Poland.
Petra Varga of Wirral Metro clinched gold in the 200m Individual Medley with a personal best at the Swim England Winter Championships in Sheffield. Discover all the local medal winners and standout performances from a thrilling weekend of swimming.
The Great North Swim returns to Lake Windermere in June 2026. Join 7,500+ swimmers in the UK's premier open water event. Distances from 250m to 10k. Secure your place now.
Young swimmers from across Merseyside and Halton delivered stunning performances at a Warrington meet, securing numerous gold medals and personal best times. Discover the standout athletes.
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City of Liverpool's Niko Dorsz led the medal haul with four golds at the Stockport Metro Meet. Discover all the winners and their impressive personal best times.
