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SURFACE WATER TEMP:  18.5 °C    UPDATED:  07-10-2026
SURFACE WATER TEMP:  18.5 °C
Friday 25th September 2026
HARVEST MOON GLOW SWIM
AWAKEN YOUR SENSES AT OUR 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!
Swimming under the light of the full September Harvest moon, enjoy a unique and exhilarating swimming experience at GLOW SWIM 2026. Join us for this truly surreal spectacle as you and your fellow swimmers light up the lake with a glowing firefly trail of multi-coloured lights winding their way around our swim course.

Run to coincide with the full moon lunar cycle, we'll be lighting up our 750 metre swim course to light your way like beacons in the darkness. A spectacular event like no other, this unique, stimulating and visually surreal open water swim experience is one to remember and not to be missed!

Our Glow Swims are not a race - they are a relaxing, sensory night swim experience to feed the mind, body and soul so leave those stop watches at home and immerse yourself in the spectacle. Your entry includes full water safety cover, post-swim live entertainment and a delicious hot supper.

POST-SWIM EXPERIENCE
After a post-swim change into warm clothing, join us on the quayside for a delicious culinary treat created by professional chef and Vobster swimmer Dagmar. As always, we'll be offering either a meat or vegan meal option - just select which you would prefer when you book. Choose from:

We'll then kick back and enjoy the smooth and enchanting sound of live music from talented accoustic guitar vocalist Stuart McKechnie, set against the tranquil backdrop of the lake. We'll also be 'firing up' our fabulous 'Heatwave' fire pit to provide a warm and welcoming glow to proceedings - the perfect spot to enjoy a cosy drink as you relax, chat and enjoy the live music.

Entry to this Glow Swim event is open to all - members and non-members alike. Bookings are accepted on a first come first served basis. Each participant must book their own place - you cannot book on behalf of friends.
IMPORTANT! SWIM LIGHTS
Glow Swim is a unique and exhilarating swim experience with each and every swimmer contributing to a surreal firefly trail of brightly-coloured lights weaving their way around the lake. In order to achieve this, all swimmers must attach a swim light to your swim float or goggles strap to illuminate your progress around the lake.

We ask that participants refrain from using chemical light sticks at Glow Swim. If you love the environment as much as we do, please join us in switching to a more eco-friendly glow light solution. We now offer a super-bright Swim light in the Vobster shop which offers the perfect ECO-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVE. This funky little safety light puts out a super-bright glow that can be seen from over 5 kilometres away and, with its integrated carabiner, can quickly and easily be attached to your swim float.

IMPORTANT! Whilst limited stock of swim lights may be available in the Vobster shop on the night, availability cannot be guaranteed. We strongly recommend that you purchase your light before your arrival. Swimmers without a swim light will not be permitted to enter the water.
GLOW SWIM 2026
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Event Information
Event Date:
Friday 25th September 2026
Open to:
Members and non-members alike!
Gates Open:
18:30
Event Start:
Briefing at 19:20 with 19:30 start
Exit Water:
20:45
Site closes:
22:00
Price:
£ 30.50
Price includes:
  • Entry to Glow Swim event
  • Delicious Hot Supper - meat or vegan option
  • Live music on the waterside
  • Roaring Heatwave Fire Pit
  • Paddleboard Safety Cover
  • DIY Glow-in-the-dark face painting
Not included:
  • Swim lights
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Choose Your Glow Swim
Friday 25th September 2026
BOOKING INFO
Friday 23rd October 2026
Our Cancellation Policy
  • Refunds are available for cancellations up to 4 days / 96 hours before the event is due to start. For this event, that means no later than 17:30 on Monday 21st September.
  • This time limit applies to all reasons for cancellation including health, inconvenience and/or plans changing. We are unable to offer any exceptions no matter how valid the reason.
  • All cancellation requests must be submitted by email to info@vobster.com no later than the cut off time and date stated above. No requests will be accepted after this time.
  • Refunds will be issued to the value of the event ticket, minus an admin fee of £2.00. This fee covers the processing charge levied to Vobster Quay for the refund transaction.
  • Please note that event bookings are non-transferable. They cannot be transferred either privately or by a member of our staff. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
  • Any queries regarding this cancellation policy should be sent by email to info@vobster.com.