How to Christmas Swim Safely
Too many Quality Street and a sense of cabin fever combined with the hilarity of fancy dress and the promise of an adventure, can make a Christmas day dip seem like a very appealing plan. But before...
View ArticleNearly 1 in 3 people diagnosed with cancer say they feel the cold more
Our official charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support, have conducted research that has found that nearly 1 in 3 people living with cancer say they feel the cold more, and that on average, people...
View ArticleSTA and Henley Swim partnership Continues
We’re delighted to announce that in 2024 we will continue our partnership with The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA). STA is a national governing body for swimming teachers, who will again host the...
View ArticleWhy Swimming Can Help You through the Menopause
Our events attract all types of swimmers from all age groups, experience and fitness levels. That is one of the things we absolutely love about Henley Swim – we love being part of such an inclusive...
View ArticleHenley Swim Events Receive Top Awards
Exciting news for us at Henley Swim – our four mass participation swimming events have again received top awards! We are so grateful to all the swimmers who took part in our 2023 series of events and...
View Article5 Reasons to Swim the Zoggs Half Mile!
Zoggs are once again sponsoring our Half Mile swim at the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival on 13th-14th July this year. Here they give us 5 good reasons to swim this event – also the reasons that...
View ArticleThames Marathon Joins Marathon River Swim Series
Exciting news for our 20th year – The Thames Marathon is now part of The Marathon River Swim Series, linking three of the most famous open water marathons in Europe. The Thames Marathon (UK), The Flow...
View ArticleWater Quality In The Thames
Once again the quality of the water in the River Thames and rivers UK-wide is under scrutiny and frequently in the media. As lovers of open water swimming and believers in the benefits it brings to...
View ArticleCelebrating Safe Swims – International Learn To Swim Week
International Learn to Swim Week is here (13th – 19th May 2024), and it’s a great time to focus on the essentials of open water swimming safety. At Henley Swim we’re known for our meticulously...
View ArticleWhy I’m Swimming Further This Year
Thinking of trying something new this year? We spoke to Mandy Jones about the Bluetits, the joy of open water swimming and why she’s planning on progressing to the Zoggs Half Mile at the Henley Swim...
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