Venues
Above is one of my favourite swimming spots on the Isle of Mull, but locally I like to swim in the lakes at Box End and Luton Hoo, and in the pools at Inspire (Luton) and St Albans School.
Box End Park
Box End Park: £5/swim bookable in advance
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There is a first aid trained safety observer present during all swimming sessions.
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The lakes are spring fed so the water is incredibly clean and safe for swimmers.
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All the staff are super friendly and couldn’t be more welcoming and helpful.
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The site has a huge, free secure car park, lockers, changing facilities that include hot showers; and two eating places: one I like to call the posh restaurant and the other, ‘the bacon butty shed’ (I prefer the informal one as that’s where everyone gathers on the grass and there’s a good vibe).
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The music from the wakeboarding crew gives the site a fun, relaxed feel.
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They have a full range of rental wetsuits available for hire priced at £5 (these can be hired from reception on arrival).
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50m pool.
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Clean facilities that include shower and change facilities.
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Very friendly staff.
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Huge car park that is free for the first 3 hours.
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Site also has a café, gym, extensive fitness timetable and racquet sport courts.
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23 x 9m pool with a 1m deep shallow end and a 1.65m deep end.
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Cold water swimming available October – May (10– 13 degrees).
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Pool heated for summer season to 26+ degrees.
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Super-friendly staff
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Café (with fancy coffees!)
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If you're lucky you might see elephants over the fence drinking at the reservoir!
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50 acre lake
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Situated on a 5 star 1,065 acre country estate
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Ample parking facilities
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Beautiful grounds to marvel at en route to your swim!
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Excellent on site eateries depending on your fancy: brasserie, café, hotel restaurant
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25 x 13m pool with a 1m shallow end and a 2m deep end.
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Abbey Gateway, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4HB
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Modern, clean & quiet - feels like a real treat when you come here especially when the sun shines through the windows.
