SUB-ZERO
SWIMMING

Get bold, recharge, and turn the cold into your superpower.

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Inside a traditional wooden sauna with wooden benches, a heater with stones, and a thermometer and hygrometer on the wall.

Cold water swimming.

NEW at Southlake Waterpark: Sub Zero Swimming!

Dive into one of the fastest-growing winter sports and feel the rush of Sub Zero immersion starting this November 2025!

An invigorating experience with amazing health benefits - boost your mood, circulation, resilience to the cold and much more…

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All you need to know…

SUB ZERO Swimming will take place at our South Lake, featuring a beautifully constructed deck and a relaxing sauna. With easy access leading into the lake you can immerse yourself comfortably in the icy cold water, which is approximately 1.5 to 2 meters deep.

Session Times:

Saturday
9-9.45
9.45-10.30

Sunday
9-9.45
9.45-10.30
15.30-16.15

Swim only: £8 per person
Swim & Sauna: £12.50 per person

Card of x10 Swims only: £72
Card of x10 Swims & Sauna: £112.50

Limited to just 15 people per swim session &
x10 people per sauna session

Please ensure that you are physically fit to participate and do not have any medical conditions that could be affected by this activity. If in doubt, consult your doctor before taking part.

After your icy dip, head over to The Swervery Cafe for hot drinks and warm, hearty food.

“Imagine how amazing and revitalised you’ll feel after a Sub Zero swim.
If you don’t believe us, come and experience it for yourself.

All bookings are non-refundable.

Note that we are unable to offer refunds on booked sessions however, if you notify us more than 48 hours before your booking, we can help look at re-scheduling your session or providing a credit.

In the event of extreme weather, high winds or flooding, Southlake Waterpark may need to cancel a session. In the event of this, we will help you re-schedule your booking or provide a return credit.

All prices include VAT at the current rate for our sector.

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The 6-Step Swim Challenge

A self guided cold-water journey designed to build confidence safely and steadily. Move at your own pace , get signed off by a lifeguard, and collect your Swim Warrior Badge (£3) when you finish.

Download the 6-step swim challenge (pdf)
A woman swimming in a body of water near a wooden dock or platform.

When you go into the cold, you cannot think. You have to be. You learn to be… to be the best version of yourself.”

— Wim Hof