Great Swim

British Gas Great East Swim

• A one-mile outdoor swim taking place in Alton Water reservoir, near Ipswich, Suffolk
• A brilliant challenge for swimmers of all abilities
• See some of the world’s top swimmers compete against one another, across the same one mile course as the masses, in the elite race
• Visit the event village with a local farmers market, come and try it activities, concession stands, charity and sponsor marquees, and hot/cold food and drinks
• Highlights shown on TV
• £30 to enter - includes your entry fee, event pack (Great Swim swim hat to keep and timing chip), Great Swim souvenir medal and t-shirt, not to mention the huge sense of achievement
• The first staging of the event in 2009, saw 1500 swimmers take the plunge