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SURFACE WATER TEMP: 18.8 °C UPDATED: 16-09-2021

SURFACE WATER TEMP: 18.8 °C

Due to Government guidelines on social distancing, Vobster Quay is currently a MEMBERS-ONLY site.

Please note Vobster Quay is currently a MEMBERS-ONLY site.

WHAT'S NEW AT VOBSTER QUAY

LATEST NEWS

Want to know what's new at Vobster Quay? From the latest site improvements to a bulging schedule of exciting events and training opportunities, our mission to deliver the very best open water swimming and scuba diving experience in the UK...

Keep your finger on the pulse of what's new and exciting at Vobster.

27th August 2021

ENTRANCE TRACK GETS RESURFACED

Vobster visitors with sensitive bottoms will be very pleased to hear that the first phase of our road improvements are now complete! Your car's suspension is going to love it.

JULY 19TH SITE PROCEDURE CHANGES

Inline with the UK Government's announcement of the relaxation of COVID safety measures on the 19th July, we'll be making some controlled and carefully-considered changes to our site procedures...

OFF-PEAK MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE

We're pleased to announce that we have a limited number of annual off-peak memberships available for both open water swimmers and scuba divers. Demand is expected to be high so don't delay - sign up today!

NEW! BRING A PRE-BOOKED GUEST

We've got some very exciting news to share with you! All Vobster members - including off-peak members - can now invite ONE pre-booked guest to join them at any session they book online.

POLITE BOOKING REMINDER FOR SWIMMERS

With Summer just around the corner, we expect to get a lot busier. In the interests of keeping everything running smoothly, we politely ask all swimmers to remember to follow our booking procedures.

GET NOTIFIED OF NEW MEMBERSHIPS!

Want to get advance notification of future membership opportunities before they go on sale? Add yourself to our notification list and we'll email you at least 24 hours in advance of new memberships becoming available.

SOLD OUT! OFF-PEAK SWIM MEMBERSHIP

Our new off-peak swim membership has proved more popular than we could ever imagine! Unfortunately this does mean that we are now SOLD OUT - no further swim memberships are currently available. Sorry!

OFF-PEAK DIVE MEMBERSHIPS ARE GO!

Longing to dive Vobster Quay and flexible on when you can visit? For divers with a little more flexibility, we now offer a brand new ‘off-peak’ dive membership option.

15th April 2021

STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING RETURNS

Wassup! Vobster Quay is pleased to welcome stand up paddleboarders back to Vobster Quay for another Summer season of relaxing late afternoon SUP sessions.

22nd March 2021

FOURTH ELEMENT TREASURE HUNT

Fancy getting your hooks into some awesome Fourth Element gear? Come diving at Vobster Quay between the 29th March and the 5th April 2021 and join our treasure hunt - great prizes to be won!

15th March 2021

TEKCAMP 2021 CANCELLED DUE TO COVID

We are very disappointed to announce that TEKCamp 2021 has unfortunately been cancelled due to the continuing uncertainty around COVID-19. Anyone who has already booked will be refunded in full.

15th March 2021

WE'RE RECRUITING! JOIN THE VOBSTER CREW

Think you've got what it takes to join the Vobster Quay team? We're looking to recruit at least one person to work at the diving and swimming lake this season from the start of May through to the end of September 2021.

22nd February 2021

VOBSTER TO REOPEN ON 29 MARCH 2021

Following UK Government announcements today on the relaxing of the national lockdown, we are pleased to announce that Vobster Quay will be reopening for divers and swimmers from Monday 29th March 2021

5th January 2021

VOBSTER CLOSED DURING NATIONAL LOCKDOWN

In line with the national lockdown introduced by the UK Government on the 5th January, Vobster Quay is now CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to reopening soon.

30th December 2020

VOBSTER CLOSED FOR NEXT TWO WEEKS

In light of Vobster Quay now moving into a TIER 4 area, we have taken the difficult decision to remain closed for the next two weeks. All bookings made up to and including 13th January will be automatically cancelled.

26th December 2020

IMPORTANT COVID-19 TIER LEVEL UPDATE

Inline with the UK Government's changes to regional tier levels that came into effect today, please be advised that Vobster Quay is now within a TIER 3 (Very High Alert) area.

25th December 2020

Christmas 2020 Opening Hours

Planning a dip over the Christmas 2020 period? Our festive opening hours are now online.

16th December 2020

VOBSTER FESTIVE FUNDRAISER 2020

Missing our annual Vobster Santas sponsored Santa diving event? Regain some of that festive spirit by donating to the RNLI and Dorset & Somerset Air Amnbulance charities.

3rd December 2020

VISITING VOBSTER FROM A TIER 3 AREA?

Planning to visit Vobster Quay from a tier 3 area? In line with APSTO recommendations, we ask that you refrain from visiting us until your area is in the same (or better) tier level to us.

2nd December 2020

Vobster to reopen on 2nd December

In line with UK Government guidelines, we're pleased to announce that Vobster Quay will reopen for swimming and diving members from Wednesday 2nd December.

19th October 2020

Shelter Platform Just for Schools

The site improvements just keep coming! After several weeks of hard work, our new shelter platform just for dive schools is complete.

11th October 2020

Lifeguard Swim Sessions Extended

You asked for it and we listened - our popular lifeguarded swim sessions have been extended to the end of November!

11th October 2020

Mission Crayfish 2020 Launched

Get involved with a bit of citizen science on your next dive and help protect the Vobster white-clawed crayfish

9th October 2020

Jan Frodeno VS GTN at Vobster

Global Triathlon Network attempt to beat Jan Frodeno's record set at the Ironman World Championships in Kona at tropical Vobster Quay.

19th September 2020

Onsite facilities get a boost!

We've been making some big changes around site with the introduction of some great site improvements which we know you're gonna love!

18th September 2020

VMS REOPENS ITS DOORS

VMS RedBare & Redhead CCR divers rejoice! After the forced lockdown, VMS Rebreathers is reopening its doors for servicing.

18th September 2020

NEW DIVE & SWIM OPENING HOURS

Longer opening hours for divers, extended lifeguarded sessions all through October for swimmers - what's not to like?

18th September 2020

Dive Membership Update

Upgrade your mid-week diving membership for just £15 and dive when you like!

17th September 2020

VOBSTER SANTAS TAKES A BREAK

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 uncertainty, Vobster Santas will be taking a rest for this year. Rest assured that the fluffy beards will be back in 2021!

17th September 2020

TEKCAMP SET TO RETURN IN 2021

COVID-19 may have played havoc with this year's TEKCamp but rest assured that our popular masterclass event will be back bigger and better next year!