Vobster Quay - Open Water Activity Centre

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GREAT NEWS FOR SWIMMERS! - Our 750 metre swim loop has reopened for the Summer

WELCOME TO VOBSTER QUAY

SCUBA, FREEDIVING & SWIMMING

Welcome to the UK's finest open water venue for those with a passion for scuba diving, freediving and open water swimming.

We offer our members the perfect blend of awesome open water activities and a great range of facilities sure make your visit relaxing and fun. Whether you're a scuba or freediver who loves to explore the depths or you simply enjoy a relaxing swim, Vobster Quay is for you. With 36-acres of water and our signature friendly welcome, we are one of the UK's premier venues for open water leisure activities.

IMPORTANT: Please do not visit us if you are not a current member (or a guest or student) and have not booked a session - you will not be able to enter. Interested in visiting us? Check out our informative welcome guide.

To enjoy open water activities at Vobster Quay, we ask that you are able to meet these simple requirements:

You must be a current member of Vobster Quay. We offer visitors a range of cost effective membership options.
Alternatively, you are a pre-registered guest of a Vobster Quay member. Guests must be accompanied by the member that invited them.
Alternatively, you are a pre-registered trainee diver or swimmer attending Vobster Quay for the sole purpose of participating in a training course. You should join the group booking created by your instructor.
You have read through, completed and signed our terms & conditions and health questionnaire via our online booking portal at app.vobster.com.
You have prebooked your attendance via our online booking portal. Please do not turn up if you have not booked a session in advance.

Want to visit Vobster Quay but not a member?

From Tuesday 31st March until the end of September 2026, non-members are welcome to visit Vobster Quay every Tuesday between 08:00 - 15:00 (15:30 for swimmers).
Non-members wishing to visit Vobster Quay must register and book themselves in before arrival via our online booking portal at app.vobster.com. Do not simply turn up!

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LATEST VOBSTER NEWS

13th July 2026

DEMO DAY WITH LEADING DIVE BRANDS

We all love shiny new dive gear, right? Thanks to our friends at Fourth Element, Suunto and Kent Tooling, we'll be hosting a dive gear demo event on the same day as our Summer party - Saturday 1st August. Whether you're in the market for a natty new drysuit or undersuit, a high-tech dive computer or the finest marine grade stainless steel gear, don't miss this opportunity to try the latest dive gear.

9th July 2026

FREE BREATHING OPTIMISATION WORKSHOPS

We're delighted to announce that acclaimed freediving guru Emma Farrell will be running a series of FREE breathing optimisation workshops at our Lakeside Summer Party on the 1st August aimed at both swimmers and divers alike. As a leading instructor with over twenty years of experience under her weight belt, Emma has worked with TV personalities and elite Olympic athletes to enhance their in-water comfort, performance and well-being.

16th June 2026

DARE TO BARE TOPLESS SWIM

Vobster Quay and the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance have joined forces to host a swim event like no other - a topless open water swim for women with a serious message. On Sunday 23rd August, help us to raise awareness of life-saving CPR and raise money for a very worthy cause.

13th April 2026

CHANGES TO OUR SWIM COURSES

Spring has arrived and with it some important changes to our swim courses including the return of our popular 750m loop. This year, though, we've taken the decision to do things a little differently to aid those not quite ready for the longer swim distances so please take a few moments to read this important announcement.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

25th September 2026

HARVEST MOON GLOW SWIM

Our famous Harvest Moon Glow Swim brings together open water swimmers for an amazing sensory swim experience like no other! This unique swim challenge never fails to delight open water swimmers of all levels. Grab your swim lights and join us for a truly unforgettable swim event!

23rd August 2026

DARE TO BARE TOPLESS SWIM

Vobster Quay and the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance have joined forces to host a swim event like no other - a topless open water swim for women with a serious message. On Sunday 23rd August, help us to raise awareness of life-saving CPR and raise money for a very worthy cause.

18th August 2026

SUNSHINE INFLATABLES LAKE PARTY

Get ready for a splash of summer fun at our Sunshine Inflatables lake party! Join us for a laid-back evening on the water. Bring along your inflatables* and enjoy the sunny vibes, plus plenty of laughter and smiles! Sip refreshing mocktails from our swim-up bar, enjoy sweet melon and enjoy floating on the lake with friends at an unforgettable Summer evening of fun.

14th August 2026

SUMMER SERIES AQUATHLON

Whether you're a keen open water swimmer or a multisport athlete, join us on Friday 14th August for a fabulous open water swim & aquathlon event at Vobster Quay. With a choice of disciplines and distances available to benchmark your performance against the clock, make this exciting event your own!

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FABULOUS ONSITE FACILITIES

As the UK's finest open water activity centre, we pride ourselves on constantly striving to deliver a level of service and facilities that are second to none - all backed up, of course, by our signature friendly welcome!

EASY PARKING

Two large car parks with capacity for upto 150 vehicles with easy access to the water

FOOD & DRINK

Onsite catering offering a range of tasty hot and cold food and drink

CYLINDER GAS FILLS

Clean filtered Air, Nitrox and Trimix cylinder gas fills available upto 232-bar

DIVE GEAR RENTAL

An extensive range of top quality dive gear available to hire at competitive rates

KIT SERVICING

IDEST approved cylinder, twinset and regulator testing and O2 cleaning

ONSITE SHOP

Onsite retail sales stocked with all the dive and swim essentials you need!

SAFETY RESPONSE

Rapid response to incidents by our highly trained staff via high speed RIBs

SCHOOLS FRIENDLY

Dedicated kitting up space, shelter, water entry points and parking for dive schools

SWIM COURSE

Dedicated coaching area for swim workshops and a buoyed 750 metre swim course

LIFEGUARD COVER

Regular lifeguarded sessions for open water swimmers wanting to swim alone

WATER QUALITY

Water regularly tested by UKAS accredited laboratory to ensure your health and safety!

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Welcome to Vobster Quay - the UK's friendliest open water swimming, scuba diving and freediving venue. Based in the heart of the Somerset countryside, Vobster Quay is committed to delivering the perfect blend of inspiring open water activities and events, with a great range of facilities to ensure that your visit is fun, relaxed and, above all, safe.

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