British Gas Great East Swim

Swim one mile and save lives in the largest area of inland water in the beautiful Suffolk countryside.

Open to swimmers of all abilities

19 Jun
Alton Water Park, Ipswich, Suffolk

Join Breakthrough’s swimming team at the second year of the Great East Swim.

Challenge yourself to swim one mile in Alton Water reservoir
A brilliant challenge for swimmers of all abilities
The first staging of the event in 2009 saw 1,500 swimmers take the plunge
See some of the world’s top swimmers compete against one another, across the same one mile course as the masses, in the elite race
Visit the event village with a local farmers market
Highlights shown on TV

Visit the Great Swim website to register your place. Then simply contact the Breakthrough Swimming Team and we'll send you your welcome fundraising pack.

Breakthrough’s swimming team will support you every step of the way, helping you to reach your fundraising target and making sure you have a brilliant experience.