Portishead Popsicle 2026 - Festive Cold Water Swimming Gala

A festive cold-water swimming gala and fundraiser with multiple race options, hot tubs, and refreshments at Portishead Open Air Pool.

A festive cold-water swimming gala focused on fun and fundraising, with a range of swimming events for participants aged 14+. Profits support the community-run Portishead Open Air Pool, and swimmers can also fundraise for their own causes.

Date & time:
Saturday 12 December 2026
8.30am–4.00pm

Events available (14+):

• 133m relay (4 swimmers)
• 133m event (4 lengths)
• 333m event (10 lengths)
• 66.6m fly event (2 lengths)
• Individual Medley (4 lengths)
• The Grand National (inflatable unicorn race)
• Fast & Furious (and freezing) team relay (15 minutes in water)

On-site: hot tubs, mulled wine and other hot drinks, snacks; spectators welcome free of charge.

Entry information: Entries close on 4 December (events may sell out). Registration is open 8.30am–10.30am on the day and the first race starts at 9.30am.

Location:
Portishead Open Air Pool, Esplanade Road, Portishead BS20 7HD