Swim in clear, spring-fed ponds surrounded by woodland, wildflower meadows and the atmospheric landscape of Oakhill Ponds. Our summer swimming sessions are designed for visitors, holidaymakers and locals who would like a beautiful, small-scale place to swim outdoors in Somerset.
Whether you are staying nearby, visiting the Mendip Hills, exploring Shepton Mallet, Frome, Wells or Bath, or simply looking for a peaceful place to cool off, Oakhill Ponds offers a different kind of outdoor swim: unhurried, small-scale and close to the life of the land.
The ponds are regularly tested and all swimmers are asked to complete our swim waiver before entering the water - waivers here
Our summer visitor swims are ideal for one-off bookings, holidaymakers and guests passing through the area
Please note this is an adult swimming site and the minimum age for swimming is 16+
Access is to the swimming pond and not the wider site which is reserved for our residential guests
oakhill ponds swim club
If you live locally or would like to make swimming at Oakhill Ponds part of your weekly rhythm, our Swim Club is the best way to enjoy regular access to the ponds throughout the season.
Membership is designed for swimmers who want to return often, with set swim times, a calm and friendly community, and the chance to experience the ponds as they change through the year — from bright summer mornings to quieter, colder dips, full moon swims and seasonal swims that mark the turning of the year.
You can begin or end your membership at any time. Members receive half-price shared sauna sessions, WhatsApp updates, and access to extra swims whenever possible, including weekend sessions during the autumn and winter season.
If you know you’ll want to swim with us regularly, we’d love to welcome you into the club.