London’s iconic tide-assisted open-water swim. 5km and 10km through the heart of the capital. Ride the Tide. Swim the Capital.
01/09/2026
Imperial Boat Club on Putney Embankment will be our finish point and the place to relax after the swim, with showers, drinks and post-swim presentations all in one place.
So once you’ve crossed the finish line, stick around, grab a drink and celebrate with everyone 🎉
See you in Putney on 6 September!
Just the essentials🫡🌊
There’s still time to join us, but tickets are limited and there aren’t many days left to get yours!
Take on the Thames, swim through West London and be part of the first-ever Swim London event!🏊♀️
📅 6 September
🎟️ Limited tickets available- grab yours now! Link in bio
You really don’t want to miss this one!
18/08/2026
We’re delighted to announce our new partnership with NOWCA - the UK’s largest network of safe open water venues.
Together, we’re supporting NOWCA’s mission: More water. More people. More safely.
Through this partnership, we aim to connect more swimmers with safe, welcoming open water venues, events and experiences, while bringing even more value to the open water swimming community.
We’re excited for what’s ahead.
nowca.org
Disclaimer: you don’t need a NOWCA membership to participate in Swim London
16/08/2026
Kinda chic to swim through London 🤩
The Thames, London landmarks, good people and the best safety crew on the river. What more could you want? 👀
14/08/2026
Be part of where it all begins 💙
For 72 hours only, we’re giving our first swimmers the chance to become official Founding Swimmers.
Whether you’ve already signed up or you’re joining us now, you’ll have a special place in Swim London history- with exclusive Founding Swimmer benefits to come.
If you’ve been looking for a reason to try something different, this might be it! 🌊 Experience the tidal Thames, swim through London and be part of something truly unique 🤩