Portishead Popsicle Cold Water Gala
📅 Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2026 at 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Portishead Open Air Pool
🏷️ Cost: Spectators welcome. Swimmer registration fees apply for competitors.
👶 Ages: 4-7, 8-12, teens
🌦️ Setting: Outdoor Activity
🤝 Inclusivity: Family Welcome
About this Activity
A festive cold-water swimming gala where the focus is on putting the fun in fundraising! Spectators, families, and volunteers are invited to join the festive cheer, warm up near the hot tub, and enjoy festive treats like mince pies and mulled wine.
❤️ Why Parents Love It
A wonderfully quirky local festive event with a great community atmosphere. Kids will love cheering on the brave swimmers in crazy winter conditions.
💡 Good to Know
Water temperatures can plunge to a freezing four degrees! Spectators should wrap up extremely warm with windproof layers.
🎒 What to Pack
- Warmest winter coats, gloves, and scarves
- Pocket money for mince pies and fundraising stalls
- Blankets for spectating
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