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Outdoor leisure
Outdoor activity seasons, leisure windows and timing guides for the UK outdoors.
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Open water swimming season UK
Open water swimming is usually most comfortable from May to September, when many UK waters reach 15°C or more.
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Lido season UK
Most UK outdoor pools and lidos open from May to September, with June to August the peak season.
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UK surfing season
UK surfing is year-round, with summer best for beginners and autumn bringing stronger Atlantic swell.
In 2 monthsTuesday, 1 September 2026
UK ski season
The UK ski season is usually January to March in Scotland, but natural snow is unreliable and highly variable.
In 6 monthsFriday, 1 January 2027
Camping season UK
The conventional UK camping season runs from Easter to October half-term, with June to August the peak period.
In 8 monthsFriday, 26 March 2027
Narrowboat season UK
The main narrowboat holiday season runs from April to October, with July and August the busiest months.
In 9 monthsThursday, 1 April 2027
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