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VOBSTER QUAY
SURFACE WATER TEMP:  20.5 °C    UPDATED:  28-08-2026
SURFACE WATER TEMP:  20.5 °C
Saturday 1st August 2026
VOBSTER SUMMER PARTY 2026
AN UNFORGETABLE EVENING OF LIVE MUSIC & FUN ACTIVITIES!
Get ready for the ultimate Summer celebration for scuba divers, swimmers, freedivers and water lovers alike! Join us for an unforgettable evening of sunshine, live music and fun activities with a jolly laid back atmosphere as we get together for the ultimate Summer Lake Party in aid of the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.
On Saturday 1st August, Vobster Quay will host our very first 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 festival-like 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 Summer evening of fun with friends, this brand new Vobster event brings together the Vobster community to celebrate the Summer. As the afternoon unfolds, the site will come alive with a chilled out festival vibe, filled with music, laughter and the sounds of Summer by the lakeside. We'll have a fantastic line-up of live music from multiple bands and musicians to keep the atmosphere going throughout the evening. Non-members are welcome too!

Before the party kicks off at 18:00, visitors 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...

LIVE MUSIC ON THE QUAYSIDE
At the very heart of our Vobster Summer party is a fabulous line up of live music acts including Glastonbury festival sensation Sam Evans and his band who will entertain you throughout the evening. Join us for a fabulous set list featuring three incredible live music acts performing by the lakeside from 18:00 till late. Bring your best dancing shoes - you're gonna need them!

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. To view the full line up of talent and other activities on offer, visit our Summer Party page.

FABULOUS FOOD + DRINK!
Party goers can look forward to a delicious hot meal freshly prepared by professional chef and Vobster swimmer Dagmar followed by a delicious slice of carrot cake. 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 from:

Fancy a tipple? Not a problem. We'll have a fully licenced bar onsite serving a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and also a cake stall selling extra sweet treats. Note that drinks and extra cake are NOT included in the ticket price so make sure you bring some method of payment. Note that only drinks purchased on-site may be consumed. We operate a strict 'no glass' policy.

WORKSHOPS + ACTIVITIES
Our Summer party isn't just about partying down with your friends - it's also a great opportunity to enjoy some amazing activities! Divers and swimmers alike can look forward to a great line up workshops hosted by freediving guru Emma Farrell. For those wanting to try something a little different, these are not to be missed.

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 the stocks, test your reflexes at whack-a-rat and enjoy a variety of other light-hearted activities designed to keep the festival atmosphere going all evening. It's all very silly, a whole lot of fun and all in a very good cause!

TRY THE LATEST DIVE + SWIM 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! Try the latest thermal protection and diving accessories from Fourth Element, advanced dive computers from Suunto and Shearwater, wing and lighting systems from AGIR and - of course - the shinest marine grade reels and accessories from Kent Tooling.

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!

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.
Event Information
Event Date:
Saturday 1st August 2026
Open to:
All (including non-members)
Party Starts:
18:00
Site Closes:
22:30
Diving Session:
07:30 - 16:00
Swim Session:
15:00 - 18:00
Price:
£34.95 - Diving (07:30-16:00) + Party ticket
£21.95 - Swimming (15:00-18:00) + Party ticket
£15.45 - Party ticket only
Price includes:
  • Entry to party - 18:00-22:30
  • Hot meal - meat or vegan option
  • Slice of carrot cake
  • Access to activities, talks & workshops (some may require small donation to charity)
Not included:
  • All drinks from licenced bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
  • Sweet treats from cake stall
Activities include:
  • Headline Act - Live music from Sam Evans and his band
  • 2 x Support Acts - Live music from Hannah & Lily and Half Life
  • DJ set overlooking the lake
  • Freediving workshops with Emma Farrell
  • Dive gear display and test dives with Fourth Element, Suunto UK and Kent Tooling
  • Swim gear display and testing with Zoggs
  • Fun Country Fayre games including wet sponge stocks, 'whack-a-rat' and a coconut shy
  • Charity stalls - Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, Hawk & Owl Trust and Bristol Zoo
  • Free face painting
Event Poster:
NOW CLOSED
Our Cancellation Policy
  • Refunds are available for cancellations up to 4 days / 96 hours before the event is due to start. For this event, that means no later than 16:00 on Tuesday 28th July.
  • This time limit applies to all reasons for cancellation including health, inconvenience and/or plans changing. We are unable to offer any exceptions no matter how valid the reason.
  • All cancellation requests must be submitted by email to info@vobster.com no later than the cut off time and date stated above. No requests will be accepted after this time.
  • Refunds will be issued to the value of the event ticket, minus an admin fee of £2.00. This fee covers the processing charge levied to Vobster Quay for the refund transaction.
  • Any queries regarding our cancellation policy should be sent by email to info@vobster.com.
  • Please note that event bookings are non-transferable. They cannot be transferred either privately or by a member of our staff. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
  • All activities subject to change and may not be available on the day. We reserve the right to substitute activities should unforeseen circumstances occur. Availability of activities is not guaranteed and may be withdrawn.
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.

Want to know even more about our fabulous Summer Party? Visit the information-packed Summer party page to discover all the exciting activities we've got lined up!

Flexible Ticket Options
DIVE + PARTY
£34.45
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.