The Blue Space Project

13/04/2026

Being NEAR water is almost as good as being IN it! 🌊

13/04/2026

Summer swimming is on its way! ☀️

Our summer swim programme is well under way, and we are now running our full session times:
Swim times each week are:
Tuesday and Thursdays: 06:30 – 09:30 and 17:00 – 20:00
Saturday and Sundays: 06:30 – 10:00
Remember to pre-book your swim sessions online.

07/04/2026

🌊 Did you know?
Our local managed swimming lakes are regularly monitored for water quality and carefully maintained to keep you safe. 💧
They’re fed by natural ground source water — not the Thames — offering a cleaner, safer experience.
Plus, with trained lifeguards on duty during designated swim times, you can enjoy the water safely.
It’s not completely ‘wild’ swimming… but it *is* swimming in nature — a chance to connect with the seasons in a different new way. 🌿
If you would like to find out more - Come and join us at Bray Lake for a Blue Space project course this April & May! Link in the comments…..

01/04/2026

💙 You may be able to claim back the cost of a Blue Space Project course… 💙

As a qualified STA Open Water Coach AND Holistic Therapist, many of our clients can claim back the cost of their Blue Space Project Wellbeing course through their workplace wellbeing schemes……What’s not to love about that??🥶💙

Research increasingly shows the powerful positive impact of time in nature and cold water immersion for our health and wellbeing.

Our 4 session course is designed specifically for people who are looking for practical, accessible ways to manage stress, build resilience and reconnect with themselves outside of a busy working life.

We combine gentle coaching in open water swimming with on land sessions covering simple therapeutic tools, breathing techniques and reflective practices, all within a safe and supportive environment.

These sessions are about creating space for people to reset, restore energy and experience the proven benefits that time in blue space and cold water can bring. 🌊

And once you start swimming in open water, who knows where the adventure may take you??

Start YOUR adventure by clicking the link in the comments…. (and get your company to pay for it!)💰

20/03/2026

Are you tempted now the sun has come out? ☀️Swimming IN nature, swimming WITH nature, 🦆🪿sunrise swims, 🌅sunset swims, full moon night swims 🌕, laughter filled swims with friends…. 💙 Build your confidence, Learn and experience how swimming in open water can benefit YOU both physically and mentally - We have new courses starting this April with The Blue Space Project team! Come & join in the fun! 🤩 Lift your spirits - come and take the plunge! Link in comments….

07/03/2026

🌟It’s much EASIER than you think!🌟
Not feeling it? 🤔.….Your mind tells you it’s too COLD, too UNCOMFORTABLE and just too HARD! 🥶

The hardest part is just those FIRST few BRAVE STEPS into the water! 👣

Once you’re in, your body adapts, you feel ENERGISED, CLEAR HEADED and PROUD of yourself for doing something that you never thought you’d do! 💥😁
It doesn’t need to be EXTREME🥶You just need the COURAGE to GIVE IT A GO! 💪
Take a BRAVE STEP & come join us at this Spring! You might surprise yourself!💙(and have a lot of FUN too!)🤩

02/03/2026

A huge THANK YOU 🙏 to the amazing team at Bray Lake for organising such a fantastic Winter Swim Festival! 💙
Not a competition or timed event, but a celebration for everyone who swam right through the Winter!❄️ 🥶 🧊

The whole community came together to cheer swimmers in & out of the 10c water whether you did 100m or 1km didn’t matter. It was a celebration of turning up, getting in & giving it a go! 💪🏊🏊‍♀️

We all got a medal 🏅& raised lots of money for MND with our cake sale 🍰

Open water swimming isn’t just about getting into the water 🌊feeling the chill 🥶and swimming in nature🌳

There’s so much more!
Community💙Challenge 💪Celebration🎉 and Cake 🍰To name a few!! 😁

Giving you a good feeling that lasts long after you’ve got out of the water!! 💙💙💙

27/02/2026

Open Water Swimming? 🏊‍♀️ Cold Water Immersion? 🥶It’s NOT just hype!
There is growing scientific evidence and thousands of swimmers — who can testify to the positive impact open water has on physical and mental wellbeing. At The Blue Space Project, our Wellbeing Course isn’t just about swimming. We see what happens when it’s not just a quick dip but a supported journey…..
It’s about learning, understanding and building confidence — safely and sustainably.
You’ll explore:
🌬 Breathwork techniques to manage stress and cold response
🧠 Mindfulness practices to calm the nervous system
🌊 Safe open water skills and confidence building
💬 Reflection and community support
❄️ The science behind why it works
This is about more than swimming, you’ll learn and experience resilience, regulation and reconnection with your body and mind.🧘‍♂️
The water is warming up and we’re excited to welcome new faces to our next course at Bray Lake.
Would YOU like to kickstart your wellbeing and build real confidence in open water?
We’d love to welcome you!

10/02/2026

People always ask… WHY?! 🤯
Why would you willingly get up on a damp, dark, freezing winter morning and get into a cold lake?!🥶

Honestly… sometimes even I think I must be a bit mad 😅
But then I remember how good it makes me feel.🧘‍♀️

Cold water boosts my mood, helps me feel calmer, and really supports me through menopause. And even on the mornings when getting out of bed feels HARD, just remembering that after-swim feeling gets me down to the lake 💙

Every swim is different — the weather, the seasons, the wildlife… it’s such a privilege to be fully immersed in nature. And those (occasional!) winter sunrises? Absolutely worth it 🌅✨

What really keeps me coming back though is the people. 💙The shared challenge, the laughs, the commitment to show up together. That camaraderie matters so much to me. We’re not doing huge distances — a little bob around is more than enough this time of year!

Do I love the getting into the water? No - it’s not always easy! 😬
Do I LOVE how I feel afterwards? Every. Single. Time.

After a cold swim I honestly think: If I got into a freezing lake this morning… I can handle anything today! 💪
And let’s be honest — rain doesn’t matter when you’re getting wet anyway 😂

This long, soggy winter can feel tough… but these little lake swims are my moments of joy. 🤩They lift the gloom and remind me why finding your WHY matters.

Everyone’s WHY is different — and that’s the magic. As long as you know YOURS.
Whatever you’re doing, find those pockets of joy between the gloomy days… and let them make your heart sing 🎶💙

06/02/2026

Why is this course over 4 weeks ? 🌊❄️
Because cold water confidence isn’t built in one dip.

This course runs over 4 weeks (1.5 hours each week) for a reason — and it’s all about setting you up to actually keep going, not just give it a go once.

Over 4 weeks you’ll:

✨ Build confidence — gradually, safely, and at your own pace
🌦 Experience different weather & water conditions (because no two swims are the same)
🧠 Build knowledge week on week instead of information overload
🤍 Have ongoing support from experienced coaches
🔁 Build a habit, not just tick a box
📍 Get familiar with the environment so it feels less intimidating
👋 Make friends through shared experience
💬 Learn together, laugh together, support each other
🏊‍♀️ Be far more likely to keep swimming after the course ends

We also go deeper into water safety, including how skills transfer to other cold water environments — not just this one spot.

And because this is a wellbeing course, we take time to understand why cold water supports both physical and mental health — so on the tough, grey days, you know why you’re still showing up.

💥 And yes… that post-swim feeling?
We reinforce it every single week — so your body and brain start craving it.

This isn’t about selling you an experience.
It’s about helping you build a relationship with cold water that lasts💙

27/01/2026

Yes, it’s cold. Yes, it’s challenging. And yes—it’s amazing. ❄️🌊
Swimming in nature builds connection, confidence and calm. The shared experience, the support, the post-swim glow—it’s powerful for your mental health.💙
Our mental health deserves care before things get overwhelming. Come and see how blue spaces can lift your mood and put a smile on your face! 😊
👉Discover more at The Blue Space Project - link in comments

21/01/2026

🌳🌊🏊DISCOVER THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF SWIMMING IN NATURE 🌳🌊🏊
Thought about taking on a new challenge for 2026? 🤔Love the idea of swimming in open water but not sure where to start? 🏊 Come & join our Blue Space Project course this spring! (When the weather & water get a bit warmer...!)
Learn how to swim safely in open water, build your confidence with 4 coach led sessions, understand the physical & mental health benefits and make new swim buddies!
For more info head to www.bluespaceproject.org.uk