Join us for our annual SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Night Swim on Thursday 30th October 2025!
Our favourite swim of the year is back, and yes, we say it gets bigger and better each year… but it truly does! Thanks to our amazing Open Water community, this event is always a highlight. Don’t believe us? Check out the pictures from last year’s spooky spectacle!
This year, we have one big spooky swim! The briefing will begin at 18:30, followed by a swim entry at 18:45.
You’ll have the chance to swim for as long as you feel comfortable, with the swim finishing at 19:45. You’ll swim clockwise around our eerie, illuminated course, with our safety team keeping a watchful eye on you (though they might not be the only ones watching…). After your swim, warm up with a delicious of hot soup waiting for you!
This event is suitable only for confident open water swimmers. You must be able to swim at least 300m and be comfortable in colder water temperatures (between 12-14°C).
Important: swimmers must wear a Tow Float. You must bring one with you or purchase one from us when you purchase your ticket. They will be available on the day however we may have limited stock.
Your ticket includes:
A spooky swim course
Spooky Halloween Swim Cap
Glow Stick
Hot soup/roll
Water Safety Team
Cost: £22 per ticket
Optional add-ons:
Swim Secure Tow Float Orange – £20 (Available to collect now)
Swim Secure Donut Tow Float Orange – £23 (Available to collect from October)
Wetsuit Hire – see the below section ‘What you need to know’ to learn about wetsuit hire for this event
Event cancellation notice period:
If you cancel on or before the 15th October, you’ll receive a 75% refund. From the 16th October onwards – No refunds will be given under any circumstances unless the event is cancelled by the event organiser
Please read the below info carefully, if you’d like to book on please click the book now button and click swimming!
You must be a competent swimmer who can swim at least 300m and have swam in open, cold water before. Intro to Open Water sessions and general swim sessions are available on Sundays throughout October
Ages 12yrs – 16yrs must swim with an adult (ratio 1-1)
Must be, to the best of your knowledge, physically fit and well to take part in Cold Water Swimming
Must book online and fill out the questionnaire including providing emergency contact details and any medical information we should be aware of.
Tow float
You can purchase a ‘Swim Secure’ tow float in the add on section as you purchase your ticket. Once purchased you can collect in site on the day or prior to the event. Please ensure you bring one with you on the day (or have purchased one through us in advance to collect on the day).
Wetsuit (Optional)
Due to the temperature (expected to be between 11-14 degrees) and the outside temperature, we strongly recommend wearing a wetsuit unless you are an experienced ‘Skin’ Swimmer.
Only Watersports Wetsuits will be available to be hired in advance for £4.
We have a small number of swim wetsuits available on site which can be hired for £8 on the day, you must arrive before 6:25pm to hire a swim wetsuit.
Other bits:
Halloween Costume (optional!)
Extra glow sticks and lights
Towel
Shoes to walk over to the water
Warm layers for after your swim
By Car: Salford Watersports Centre, 15 The Quays, M50 3SQ
Our customers can benefit from free parking at below locations:
Our centre car park which is located at the back of our building, your sat nav/directions will take you up Quays road and you’ll see our building. If you park here, you do not have to register your vehicle on any system.
Whitbread car park, which is located at the beefeater / holiday inn next door to us. Driving along quays road, you’ll turn in towards the holiday inn where you can turn in to either the left or right car park. Park on the left hand side if possible. This is not our car park but our customers can park here for free as long as you register your car registration via scanning the QR code which is located at the Watersports reception. Failure to register your car registration may result in you getting a fine.
If the above car parks are full, you can park at the holiday inn, which is located opposite the centre. If you park here, please go into their reception and tell them you are attending the halloween swim at Salford Watersports Centre
There are bus stops close by to the centre too, follow routes for the Lowry Outlet Mall.
This event is aimed at those who are competent Open Water swimmers. If you are a pool swimmer, who can swim at least 300m comfortably, the good news is that there’s still time to get in the dock prior to this event to practice! Check out our swim timetable by clicking the book now button.
Swim Coaching is available every Sunday throughout October.
Check out the following articles for cold water tips and advice:
