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New Years Day Swim '27

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Friday 1st January 2027

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Sunday 4th January 2026
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Wednesday 30th December 2026 at 20:00
Event Min. Age
7 or older
Age Limits
Relative to Event Date (01/01/2027)
Entry Fees
Age 15 and Under*   £11.20   
Adult*   £31.91   
* All fees relative to Event Date (01/01/2027)

Includes booking fee

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Event Organiser - Dave Quartermain

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Start 2027 with a splash into Salford Quays. Big, bold and mighty cold!

Lets make it a year to remember!

Our long established NYD swim (16 years and counting!) is THE perfect traditional cold water dip for aqua-lovers daring to be different. Located in Dock 9, MediaCityUK, the uber-friendly crowd and iconic Lowry Theatre backdrop guarantees top pics and crazy fun. Celebrate the start of a new year with family, friends and fellow cold water lovers! The invigorating water temp is expected to be 6c!

**Wetsuits & Skins Welcome**

Swim Courses:

There'll be a 250m towfloat-compulsory course for competent swimmers who are then able to swim for as long as they safely want.

There is also a dipping area close to the swim entry who still want the buzz of a deliciously cold open water swim. Towfloats are still recommended :) 

Event Timings

Registration: 09:45-10:45. 

Swim times: There will be THREE 'waves' of swimmers entering the water at 15 minute intervals based upon surnames*

Swim Start Times:

FROM 11:00. SEE WEBSITE FOR FURTHER DETAIL'S

*If attending with friends / family with different surnames its 100% cool if you simply swim together. No need to email us regarding this, just turn up and let us know on the day.

Parking: Quayside next to venue. 

Facilities: There will be changing tents / shower available in addition to a covered area to store shoes/keys at the swim assembly area on the bund. 

Event Swim Caps Bespoke caps are guaranteed for the first 200 entrants with additional entrants receiving Polar caps.

Towfloats: Compulsory on 250m course (for safety). For 'dippers' close to Dockside they are not required

Complimentary hot drinks & cakes will be available on the day for swimmers.

Wetsuit Hire: Available on day. No need to prebook. £10 CASH + £20 CASH deposit *NOTE NO childrens wetsuits 

Best dressed hat Competition  Get creative and flaunt your most outrageous hats. 

Be Safe - Juniors (7-15yrs) MUST have an adult (16+) in the water with them. Towfloats are compulsory. 

Foodbank Collections Welcome!

There will be a tin and dry food collection for the Salford food bank.

Donations welcomed.

Items needed the most: Cans of beans, chicken, fish (Tuna, Salmon), meat (SPAM, Ham), vegetables, fruit, cooking oils, crackers, dried herbs and spices, granola bars, Instant mashed potato, rice, pasta

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Event Location
Dock 9, Mediacityuk, Salford Quays
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