Open water swimming course opens in Southwark

A new open water swimming facility has opened at Greenland Dock, near Canada Water.

The area is operated from the Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre, which is located next to the dock. The centre is owned by Southwark Council and is operated by the council’s in-house leisure services team.

Councillor Portia Mwangangye, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks and Young People, said: “The Greenland Dock open swim course is a great place to experience open water swimming in a safe and scenic environment. There is something truly special about swimming in the open air with the view of a London skyline in front of you.

“Introducing open water swimming was a key commitment in our council delivery plan and the sessions are already proving popular.”

Southwark Council took the operations of its leisure services back in-house in 2023.