Thousands of people are waiting to get the chance to swim in a beautiful wild swimming spot in north Bristol. Despite being only three miles from the city centre, Henleaze Lake's visitors can enjoy a secluded former quarry setting surrounded by lawns and trees. The lake is kitted out with a springboard and two fixed diving boards.
And there's a sauna on site for users to warm up after their swim. Henleaze Lake is owned and managed by Henleaze Swimming Club. The club is a charity company which strives to provide Bristolians and those from the surrounding areas with a space to exercise and enjoy open water swimming.
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The club has advised to check back in April next year to join thelist. Sign up to receive our What's On in Bristol newsletter for all the latest on things to do and places to eat. Once you have joined the waiting list, you are eligible for off-peak access.
This offers those who are not yet members to pay-as-they-go and swim during quieter times. The swimming club already has 3,750 members who have had .
