Facebook Instagram Entry Fees Opening Hours Find Us Site Map Email Us Book Session
VOBSTER QUAY OPEN WATER ACTIVITY CENTRE
VOBSTER QUAY
SURFACE WATER TEMP:  22.5 °C    UPDATED:  14-08-2026
SURFACE WATER TEMP:  22.5 °C
Join us for an unforgettable evening of sunshine, live music and fun activities with a laid-back atmosphere as we get together for the ultimate Summer Lake Party in aid of the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.
SATURDAY 1st AUGUST
VOBSTER SUMMER PARTY 2026
Get ready for the ultimate Summer celebration for scuba divers, swimmers, freedivers and water lovers alike! On Saturday 1st August, Vobster Quay will host a wonderful lakeside party combining all the things we love about the Summer - sunshine, live music, delicious food and drink, fun activities and great company — all wrapped up in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
Whether you’re a dedicated diver who loves life under pressure, a keen swimmer chasing your next challenge, or simply looking for an unforgettable evening of fun with friends, our very first Summer party brings together the Vobster community in a spirit of celebration. As the afternoon unfolds, the site will come alive with a relaxed vibe, filled with music, laughter and the sounds of Summer by the lakeside. We'll have a fantastic line-up of live music from top local musical talent to keep the atmosphere buzzing throughout the evening. Bring your friends - non-members are welcome!

Before the party kicks off at 18:00, party goers will of course have the opportunity to make the most of the lake so grab your gear and join us for a day on (or under) the water! Just want to join us for the party? Not a problem - a number of ticket options are available to suit everyone!
Booking Information
Saturday 1st August 2026
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU!
AN EVENING OF LIVE MUSIC
At the very heart of our Summer party is a fabulous line up of live music acts to entertain you throughout the evening! Join us for a packed set list featuring three incredible live music acts performing by the lakeside from 18:00 till late.
Set against the backdrop of the beautiful lake, we invite you to relax, dance, and celebrate the Summer with us as the sun slowly sets across the water. From laid-back acoustic sounds to high-energy toe-tappers guaranteed to get you and your mates up and dancing, we've drafted in some of the best local musical talent to entertain you throughout the evening. Headlining our very first Summer party is the amazing Sam Evans, a Bath–based musician whose band offers an uplifting blend of soul, folk, reggae and pop that has carried them from intimate acoustic rooms to major festival stages across Europe including the biggest of them all - the Glastonbury Festival!

Supporting Sam will be not one but two support acts plus an amazing DJ set to round off the evening with stomping hits from the world's biggest artists - from dancefloor classics to modern chart-dominators. Expect huge singalongs, unforgettable drops, and non-stop energy from the first track to the final beat. Bring your best dancing shoes - you're gonna need them!
HANNAH & LILY
18:00 - 19:00
With a focus on acoustic guitar and rich harmonies, Cheltenham singer-songwriters Hannah and Lily aren't afraid to delve into raw and honest topics whilst maintaining their delicate sound. They'll be performing a mix of tracks from their EP 'Surrender' plus covers.
DOCTOR DOCTOR
19:00 - 20:00
We're proud to feature local five piece band Doctor Doctor. You can look forward to a fun, high-energy set packed full of toe-tapping hits guaranteed to get you and your mates up on your feet and dancing!
SAM EVANS
20:00 - 21:00
Enjoy an uplifting blend of soul, folk, reggae and pop from our headline act Sam Evans and his band. With over 1,000 live performances under his belt, Sam knows how to carry an audience with his unique blend of soul, folk, reggae and pop hits.
DJ SET
21:00 - 22:00
Get ready for a DJ set packed with the biggest hits from the world’s biggest artists - from dancefloor classics to modern chart-dominators. Expect huge singalongs, unforgettable drops, and non-stop energy from the first track to the final beat.
DELICIOUS FOOD + DRINK
EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY!
Party goers can look forward to a delicious hot meal freshly prepared by professional chef and Vobster swimmer Dagmar. As anyone who has attended one of our popular swim events will confirm, Dagmar's culinary creations are legendary and her Summer party menu will be no exception!
Choose between a meat or vegan option, both served with a mouth-watering butter bean and baby potato cassoulet. For dessert, enjoy a deliciously sweet slice of carrot cake. Extra cake will be available to purchase from our Summer cake stall.

Fancy a tipple? We'll have a fully licenced bar onsite serving a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Note that drinks are NOT included in the ticket price so make sure you bring some method of payment - card, cash or contactless. Have fun but please drink responsibily.

IMPORTANT: Please note that only drinks purchased on-site may be consumed at the event. We operate a strict 'no glass' policy.
Summer Party Menu
Choice of:
  • Toulouse Sausage, Butter Bean and Baby Potato Cassoulet (GF)
  • Pue Lentil, Butter Bean and Baby Potato Cassoulet (Vegan/GF)
Dessert:
A slice of delicious carrot cake
Extras:
  • A range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from our licenced bar
  • A range of tasty treats available from our cake stall
LOVE SHINY NEW TOYS?
TRY THE LATEST SWIM + DIVE GEAR
Calling all scuba divers! Our friends from Fourth Element, Suunto UK and Kent Tooling will be pitching up their gazebos on the waterside to give you exclusive access to all their latest gear throughout the day!
This definitely won't be a 'look but don't touch' affair - all four of our industry friends will be offering demo gear to test. Divers will be able to test a wide range of gear directly in the water. From cutting-edge exposure protection from Fourth Element to advanced dive computers like the new Suunto Nautic and the Shearwater Peregrine TX, the finest marine grade stainless steel reels from Kent Tooling - many will be available for in-water testing. For anyone planning future equipment decisions, this is a rare opportunity to 'try before you buy'... or to simply try dive something cool and new!

Swimmers can get in on the action too thanks to our friends from Zoggs. They'll have a range of exciting swimwear and goggles for you to admire and, of course, take in for a swim!
FOURTH ELEMENT
SUUNTO UK
KENT TOOLING
ZOGGS
TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT!
WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES
Our Summer party isn't just about partying down with your friends - it's also a great opportunity to get involved in some awesome activities. From fabulous workshops and fascinating talks to the silliest of Country Fayre-style games, there will be something for everyone!
For those wanting to try something new, acclaimed freediving instructor trainer Emma Farrell will be running workshops of benefit to swimmers and divers alike. Leading up to the 2012 Olympics, Emma worked with elite-level Olympic swimmers and cyclists to create a unique program of yoga and freediving techniques to improve their breathing, lung function, CO2 and lactic acid tolerance, confidence, and performance. She would later work with the UK Paralympic team in the run-up to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, where she helped coach Ellie Simmonds, Alice Tai, Susannah Rodgers, Hannah Russell, Stephanie Slater, and others to gold medal glory.

We're delighted that Emma has agreed to run a couple of free mini workshops at our Summer party. Emma will introduce swimmers and divers alike to the fundamental breathing techniques used by freedivers - techniques that we can all benefit from! Could freediving be your next passion?

COUNTRY FAYRE FUN & GAMES
The fun continues with a host of classic Country Fayre-style games and activities. Challenge your friends at the coconut shy, brave a barrage of wet sponges at our stocks sponsored by our good friends at Otter Watersports, test your reflexes at whack-a-rat and enjoy a variety of other light-hearted activities designed to keep the fun atmosphere going all evening. It's all very silly, a whole lot of fun and all in a very good cause!

Please note - All activities subject to change and may not be available on the day. We reserve the right to change the activities should unforeseen circumstances occur. All donations raised from these activities will be donated to charity.

Raising money for charity!
Some of the activities featured below involve a small donation to charity. Every penny raised from these activities will be donated to the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, a charity that provides critical care and evacuation for patients in Dorset and Somerset.
GOT A BURNING QUESTION?
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Got a burning question that needs any answer? Below you'll find answers to a selection of the more common questions that tend to pop up when we host events of this type.
Can you recommend somewhere to stay in the local area that's not too far from Vobster?
Somerset is well served for hotels and bed & breakfast-style accommodation so finding somewhere to stay should be easy. If you're happy to pitch up a tent or stay overnight in your motorhome, we would recommend checking out the nearby campsite at Tucker's Grave just outside the nearby village of Faulkland.

Located less than 10 minutes drive from Vobster, Tucker's Grave is super friendly and, during the Summer months, offers live music until late most weekends. It's a great opportunity to keep the party going once we close up our gates at 22:30. We strongly recommend you BOOK EARLY to secure a spot at Tucker's Grave as it gets very busy during the Summer months!

Looking for other options? Check out Google Maps for a list of campsites in the local area.
Can my non-member friends come too?
Absolutely! We want as many people as possible to enjoy our Summer party so we'll be throwing the gates open to everyone - members and non-members alike. Non-members can either buy a party-only ticket or one of our great value 'combo' tickets which includes a day's diving or an afternoon swim session.

Those wanting to join us on the day don't need to be the guest of a Vobster member to do so - Saturday 1st August will be open to EVERYONE! Our combo tickets have an additional benefit for non-members - for one day only, they'll pay exactly the same price to dive or swim as a member!
Is there a charge for any of the activities?
Kind of. We're hoping to raise money for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance charity so we ask that our party goers spread a little Summer cheer by making a donation to the Air Ambulance whenever they enjoy one of the activities on offer.

We do encourage you to dig deep and show this very worthy charity some love. Whilst all donations are optional, they deserve our support - they are literally life savers!
My diving session ends at 16:00 but the party doesn’t start until 18:00. What can I do?
You are very welcome to use this 2-hour gap to leave site to return to your accommodation for a quick shower, get changed and freshen up. If you do choose to stay on site, chill out by the lakeside and take in some of the talks and workshops that we have planned.
Tuckers Grave Campsite

Need more help?
Can't find the answer you're looking for? If you have a burning question that hasn't been covered here then feel free to send us an email - we'll do our best to answer your query as quickly as we can!
OPTIONS FOR ALL
FLEXIBLE TICKET OPTIONS
We want our Summer party to bring together the entire Vobster community so we've made the ticketing options as flexible as possible. Whether you're a mad-keen diver, a chilled out swimmer or simply love being around water, there's a ticket option for you!
Although the party activities don't officially start until 18:00, our swim and dive 'combo' tickets give you access to site for a full day of diving or a 3-hour swim session between 15:00-18:00. Spectators can stay on for the party too by purchasing a 'party' only ticket. Diving with us through a dive school or club group booking? Not a problem - all you need is the 'party only' ticket as your diving will be covered through your group booking.

Ready to book your ticket to our fabulous Summer party? Visit the event booking information page to secure your place...

Flexible Ticket Options
DIVE + PARTY
£34.95
Are you a scuba diver who wants to make a day of it? Then this is the ticket for you!

Your DIVE + PARTY ticket includes a full day of diving at Vobster Quay plus your party ticket. For this day only, non-members get in for the same price as members so why not invite all your diving friends to join you?
SWIM + PARTY
£21.95
Are you a swimmer who wants to make a day of it? Then this is the ticket for you!

Your SWIM + PARTY ticket includes an afternoon swim session between 15:00-18:00 plus your party ticket. For this day only, non-member get in for the same price as members so bring all your swim friends!
PARTY ONLY
£15.45
Just want to join us for the party but happy to stay dry? Then this is the ticket for you!

Your PARTY ONLY ticket gets you full access to the party from 18:00 onwards. Note that you only need a ticket to stay on AFTER 18:00 - day-time spectators do not need a ticket but must leave site before 18:00.