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Polar (Winter) Swim: D9, Quays (5/12)

calendar_today 05 Dec, 2026

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sell £6.00 – £12.00

Polar (Winter) Swim: D9, Quays (5/12)

About the Event

For more than a decade, Uswim has hosted the 'POLAR (WINTER) SWIMS' at Dock 9 in Salford Quays, an invigorating tradition that promises to leave you buzzing with energy. This chilly plunge into the winter waters is celebrated for its profound benefits on both mental and physical well-being.
Participants are required to use a towfloat and wear swim caps (one or two) for safety reasons. Swimmers must also be confident in their abilities, as the event prioritizes everyone's comfort and security with dedicated water safety personnel on hand at all times. Wetsuits can be hired if desired, but skin swimmers are equally welcome to embrace the cold.
The Polar Winter Swim takes place between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM, allowing participants until 15 minutes before the end time for their last entry into the water. After your daring dip, warm up with complimentary hot drinks and delicious cakes provided by Uswim to help you recover.
Join this exhilarating event at Dock 9 in Salford Quays and experience firsthand why cold-water swimming has become such a beloved winter pastime.
On-the-day entry fees are £15 for adults and £10 for those aged between 11-16 years old.

Races Offered

Adult*

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — Adult*

terrain

Type — Water sports

timer

98 days remaining

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£12.00

Age 15 and Under*

Dec 05, 2026

straighten

Distance — Age 15 and Under*

terrain

Type — Water sports

timer

98 days remaining

sell

£6.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Manchester.

thermostat Temperature
4.9° / 9.1°
wb_sunny Feels like
1.0° / 5.5°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
2h 30m
water_drop Avg rainfall
4.8 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
0.1 cm
air Avg wind speed
14.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Low (1.4)
humidity_mid Humidity
86.5%
wb_twilight Sunrise
09:16
nightlight Sunset
16:51

About Manchester

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Manchester is a vibrant, post-industrial gem at the heart of North West England. The city that used to be nicknamed 'Cottonopolis' has hung up its clogs and, thanks to successive regeneration projects, is now a major centre for culture and commerce; seen by many as the capital of the north of England, and sometimes regarded as England's second city.

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