Out To Swim
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Printed on 28 October 2026
Out To Swim
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Who it’s for
- Bisexual
- Gay
- Lesbian
- Non-Binary
- Trans
- Queer
Ages 18 and over
How it is offered
By phone
Cost and referral
By appointment
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Standard geographic rate; usually included in call allowances.
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Get to know this service
Out To Swim is an aquatics club for adults aged 18 and over, with branches in London, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Bournemouth and Poole, and Newcastle. It was founded in 1992 by a group of swimmers from the LGBTQIA+ community.
The club offers swimming, lessons, open water swimming, water polo and artistic swimming, taught by experienced coaches and teachers. Most members are LGBTQIA+, but all allied adults with an interest in aquatic sport are welcome, including people with disabilities.
Participation in competitions is entirely optional, and members take part in tournaments around the world, including the Gay Games.
About
Out To Swim is an LGBTQIA+ aquatics club offering swimming, water polo and artistic swimming for adults in London, Brighton, Bristol and Newcastle.
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Registered charity number
1181454 (opens the Charity Commission for England and Wales register in a new tab)- Record refreshed
- Refreshed from the register on 6 August 2026
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