Events

Louise Minchin to take on Arla Great North Swim We are delighted to announce that Louise Minchin will be joining this year's Arla Great North Swim. 27 Oct 2023

Arla Great North Swim Autumn Competition To keep your swim motivation up through the cooler months, we've teamed up with our title partner, Arla, to bring you an amazing competition. 08 Jun 2023

The Healthcare Team take on the Arla Great North Swim Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi prepares to take on the Arla Great North Swim with the Healthcare Team this weekend. Get some last-minute tips on getting the most out of your swim. 02 Jun 2023

One Week Countdown to Arla Great North Swim The one-week countdown to the Arla Great North Swim, the UK’s most popular open water swimming event, has begun. 18 May 2023

How Learning to Swim Transformed one Swimmer's Life WaterAid swimmer Mary-Ann only learnt to swim last year, but soon she’ll be tackling the half-mile distance at the Great North Swim. This is her story. 24 Apr 2023

Alastair Campbell to take on Arla Great North Swim Broadcaster, communicator and political strategist, Alastair Campbell, will take on the Arla Great North Swim on Sunday 11 June. 01 Jun 2021

Arg is back in the water at the John West Great Swim! TOWIE star James Argent set to take on two open water challenges this summer 14 Apr 2020

COVID-19 and Great Swim events Important Event Update 06 Mar 2020

Inspirational Women To Take On Open Water Challenge A group of inspirational women will take part in this year’s John West Great East Swim as they continue their quest to address gender inequality in mass participation events 03 Mar 2020

Mental Health The Hot Topic For Suffolk Events Charity runners and swimmers were joined by an Ipswich dignitary and Ipswich Town footballers as the Great East Run and the John West Great East Swim returns to Suffolk in 2020