Services
Thursday 16th July 2026 Open Water Mermaid Session
Coach Em Surrey and Splash Active are back!! We are delighted to bring back Mer Mermaid and Open Water Swim coaching to Longside Lake Watersports. An opportunity to don a mermaid tail and become the mythical creature you really are! Break out of your swim shell and enjoy learning how to mermaid, alongside adding open water tips and swim tricks to your swim portfolio. Join Abbie and Em, your coaches for this fun filled hour and a half session, we cannot wait to see you there! When you book please select Thursday 16th July in the calendar before you confirm your booking. Session starts at 6pm. MUST BE OVER 16 MUST be able to swim 300m front crawl or breast stroke with your face comfortably in the water! Fins and Tails provided! Session includes your swim entry to Longside Lake! Goggles and Swim Cap are a must! Sense of humour and laughter manadatory! Full details of the session and what to expect will be emailed to you upon booking confirmation. We have been planning this series of 3 events and are so excited to be back at Longside Lake!£55.001h 30minSunday 2nd August 2026 Open Water Mermaid Session
Coach Em Surrey and Splash Active are back!! We are delighted to bring back Mermaid and Open Water Swim coaching to Longside Lake Watersports. An opportunity to don a mermaid tail and become the mythical creature you really are! Break out of your swim shell and enjoy learning how to mermaid, alongside adding open water tips and swim tricks to your swim portfolio. Join Abbie and Em, your coaches for this fun filled hour and a half session, we cannot wait to see you there! When you book please select Sunday 2nd August in the calendar before you confirm your booking. MUST BE OVER 16 MUST be able to swim 300m front crawl or breast stroke with your face comfortably in the water! Fins and Tails provided! Session includes your swim entry to Longside Lake! Goggles and Swim Cap are a must! Sense of humour and laughter manadatory! Full details of the session and what to expect will be emailed to you upon booking confirmation. We have been planning this series of 3 events and are so excited to be back at Longside Lake!£55.001h 30minSaturday 22nd Aug 2026 Open Water Mermaid Session
Coach Em Surrey and Splash Active are back!! We are delighted to bring back Mermaid and Open Water Swim coaching to Longside Lake Watersports. An opportunity to don a mermaid tail and become the mythical creature you really are! Break out of your swim shell and enjoy learning how to mermaid, alongside adding open water tips and swim tricks to your swim portfolio. Join Abbie and Em, your coaches for this fun filled hour and a half session, we cannot wait to see you there! When you book please select Saturday 22nd August in the calendar before you confirm your booking. Sessions starts at 8.30am. MUST BE OVER 16 MUST be able to swim 300m front crawl or breast stroke with your face comfortably in the water! Fins and Tails provided! Session includes your swim entry to Longside Lake! Goggles and Swim Cap are a must! Sense of humour and laughter manadatory! Full details of the session and what to expect will be emailed to you upon booking confirmation. We have been planning this series of 3 events and are so excited to be back at Longside Lake!£55.001h 30minSaturday Improvers Club 9.15am
A Group Swim session (maximum 8 persons per session) for those looking to enhance their front crawl, improve efficiency and power up your swim. This group is perfect for those that already swim comfortably in open water and are looking to improve their technique and get stronger in swim ability. Ideal for those training for an event or endurance swim.£16.0045minSaturday Beginners Club 8am
A 45 minute introduction to Open Water Swimming! Come and see what all the fuss is about...... This is an ideal new swimmer class for those starting out on their open water swim journey. You will swim with like minded swimmers all looking to progress their swim confidence (no more than 8 in a class, please dont be nervous!). We will be learning how to silence the swim gremlins, improve your love of the water and embrace the environment, working on swim techniques and the beauty of open water swimming as a sport and for recreation. Max of 8 per group 45 minutes class£16.0045min
Sunday Beginners Club 9.15am
A 45 minute, introduction to Open Water Swimming, sunday session! Come and see what all the fuss is about...... This is an ideal new swimmer class for those starting out on their open water swim journey. You will swim with like minded swimmers all looking to progress their swim confidence (no more than 8 in a class, please dont be nervous!). We will be learning how to silence the swim gremlins, improve your love of the water and embrace the environment. Working on swim techniques and the beauty of open water swimming as a sport and for recreation. Max of 8 per group 45 minutes class£16.0045minSunday Improvers Club 8.00am
A Sunday Group Swim session for those looking to enhance their front crawl, improve efficiency and power up your swim. This group is perfect for those that already swim comfortably in open water and are looking to improve their technique and get stronger in swim ability. Ideal for those training for an event or endurance swim. Maximum 8 persons per session£16.0045minMonday - Improver Session 6.30pm
This group session is perfect for improvers seeking to improve their swim technique and a must for those looking to raise their event swim game. You will gain valuable tool box tips to take with you to your event! We will work on efficiency, speed, buoy turns and sighting...... See you lake side! Lets get event ready! Max 10 per group.£16.0045minMonday - Beginners Session 5.30pm
This session is perfect for those looking to embark on the first steps of their open water swim journey, learn new swim skills or simply get that face in the water and develop your front crawl. We will work on getting to know your open water environment, breathing, swim style and techniques to improving you stroke and more importantly - confidence!£16.0045min221 Coaching Session
A 2-1 coaching session. Learn new swim tool box skills with your swim buddy. This session is designed as a fun session with your bestie. A bespoke session to work toward your swim goals, events and improve your technical swim ability.£65.0045min
Technical Coaching Session - Endless Pool
A 121 Technical Coaching Session utilising an outdoor, heated, endless Pool facility. An opportunity to analyse your stroke and make fine tune adjustments. Water temperature will fluctuate upwards of 18 degrees subject to seasons. Location: Private residency in the Thorpe area. Due to hire confidentiality, details of the location will only be issued upon completion of an Health Assessment form, Full payment alongside completion of a telephone conversation with your coach to plan your goals within the session. Any query please message or call Em directly on 078900079534£75.001h
Amenities
- Parking space
- Accessible for people with disabilities
Reviews
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Vic
Service:Monday - Beginners Session 5.30pm
Staffer:Emma Jackson
I love my session with Em
Tina
Service:Monday - Beginners Session 5.30pm
Staffer:Emma Jackson
I cannot recommend this style of coaching enough. Having not had a lesson since the 70s this was the perfect induction to learn the step by step guide...
Lorraine
Service:Saturday Beginners Club 8am
Staffer:Emma Jackson
Great to be back
C
Response from the business30 May 2026
Great to see you back! Really fabulous start for 2026....🫡💛✨
Fiona
Service:Monday - Improver Session 6.30pm
Staffer:Emma Jackson
Excellent - thank you
C
Response from the business28 May 2026
Thank you Fiona! The group is so much fun to coach!
Liz
Service:Saturday Improvers Club 9.15am
Staffer:Emma Jackson
Great session
Emma
Service:Saturday 16th August - Mermaid Open Water Event
Staffer:Emma Jackson
Had the most wonderful mermaiding experience! The contact, advice, content of the morning and the safety and instruction on the water was exceptional....
Joey
Service:Saturday 16th August - Mermaid Open Water Event
Staffer:Emma Jackson
Loved being a mermaid! Fantastic event, with enthusiasm and care. Learnt so much, the outfits were fab! Had to have a little nap afterwards as I’d w...
C
Response from the business17 Aug 2025
Thank you Joey for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed the session and loved having you there! We have totally enjoyed putting them together and will be back with new sessions in the future! Keep in touch and watch this space! See you lakeside soon! 💛✨
Annette
Service:Saturday 2nd August - Mermaid Open Water Event
Staffer:Emma Jackson
Great fun, and super hosts! Great choice of equipment, friendly and helpful organisers. Great company, fun times!
Jennifer
Service:Saturday 2nd August - Mermaid Open Water Event
Staffer:Emma Jackson
The session was AMAZING!!! Em & Abi are brilliant instructors, everything was explained clearly and we all had a lot of fun. Highly recommend!
C
Response from the business9 Aug 2025
Hey Jen, thanks for joining us and thank you for your review. We have loved every minute of putting these sessions together and are delighted you had the best time! 💛✨….. you all mastered the mermaid tricks beautifully….. Abbie is a wonderful coach to work with!
Amanda
Service:Coach ‘Em Saturday New Swimmers Club 8am
Staffer:Emma Jackson
amazing, helpful and feel the improvement already
C
Response from the business28 Jun 2025
Great to have you join the sesssion! Loved the group and progress you all made! Really appreciate the review, thank you! See you next week! 💛✨
