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VOBSTER QUAY INLAND DIVING & SWIMMING CENTRE
VOBSTER QUAY
SURFACE WATER TEMP:  9.4 °C    UPDATED:  02-12-2023
SURFACE WATER TEMP:  9.4 °C
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ALL THE LATEST HAPPENINGS
WHAT'S NEW AT VOBSTER
Want to know what's new at Vobster Quay? From the latest site improvements to exciting events and training opportunities, our mission to deliver the very best open water swimming and scuba diving experience in the UK...
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NEWS HEADLINES
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17th March 2023
NEW WRECK GETS THAT SINKING FEELING
Vobster Quay adds to its menagerie of underwater attractions with the arrival - and subsequent sinking - of our latest diving curio - a 5.32 metre long cabin cruiser boat wreck. View our exclusive video of the sinking by clicking through to read the full story of her arrival.
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15th January 2023
2023 OPENING HOURS NOW ONLINE
As we enter a new year packed with the promise of good things to come, it's time to plan your year ahead! We're pleased to announce that our opening hours for Spring, Summer and Autumn 2023 are now online covering open water swimming, scuba diving and - of course - the welcome return of paddle sports in April.
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17th December 2022
VOBSTER SANTAS 2022 VIDEO RELEASED
Vobster Quay became a chortling sea of fluffy beards and ill-fitting Santa suits on Sunday 11th December as almost 100 hardy scuba divers braved the snow and ice to take part in a mass sponsored scuba dive in aid of the RNLI and the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. Watch the video now and relive the festive fun!
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11th December 2022
VOBSTER SANTAS IS BACK!
Ho Ho Ho! The biggest and best Scuba Santa diving event is back for another festive helping of charity fundraising and belly laughs! Once again we'll be strapping on our fluffy white beards and squeezing into poorly-fitting Santa suits to hit the water en masse in an effort to raise money for two very deserving charities!
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1st December 2022
Christmas 2022 Opening Hours
Are you planning a seasonal swim or dive over the Christmas 2022 holiday period? Our hard-working staff will be taking a well-deserved rest over the festive season so please plan ahead - our Christmas opening hours are online now. Rest assured that our Christmas songs playlist for the quayside music system is on stand by (sorry).
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4th November 2022
GET YOURSELF SPONSORED!
Planning to attend one of our fabulous festive fundraising events on Sunday 11th December? These events aren't just about festive silliness - they're also about raising money for three very deserving charities! Please get yourself sponsored - we've created colourful posters to help you get your friends, family and work colleagues involved!
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7th October 2022
GLOW SWIM 2022 VIDEO RELEASED
Our famous Glow Swim event brings together open water swimmers for an amazing moon-lit sensory night swimming experience like no other and this year's event on Friday 7th October did not disappoint! Our video geek was there to capture the fun - grab a coffee and watch it now!
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22nd September 2022
OCTOBER THURSDAY NIGHT DIVING
As Summer heads off over the horizon and Autumn elbows in to take its place, we look forward to the unique diving opportunities that October brings. During the month of October, we'll be offering scuba divers not one, not two but THREE awesome opportunities to enjoy the very last extended Thursday night diving sessions of the year.
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19th September 2022
VOBSTER CLOSED FOR QUEEN'S FUNERAL
Like many of you, we are deeply saddened by the passing our beloved monarch. As a mark of respect for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Vobster Quay will be closed on Monday 19th September to allow our staff and visitors to mark their respects on the day of her funeral. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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6th September 2022
AUTUMN SWIMMING GUIDELINES
As the evenings draw in and the air becomes crisp and fresh, it's time to make some changes to our operating procedures to accommodate the arrival of the Autumn open water swimming season. Please take a moment to read through these important guidelines to help you enjoy your Autumn swim sessions.
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15th June 2022
VOBSTER BRINGS CCR TECH INTO ICU
The national lockdowns forced on the country during the COVID-19 pandemic were tough on us all. For Vobster head-honcho Martin Stanton, however, they provided the perfect opportunity to ‘pay it forward’ by applying cutting-edge rebreather technology to the fight against COVID-19.
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30th May 2022
JUBILEE WEEKEND OPENING HOURS
This weekend we will be celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in style. In order to ensure that everything runs smoothly, we've made some small changes to our opening hours for both swimmers and divers alike. If you are planning to visit Vobster Quay this weekend, we ask that you read this notice carefully.
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