# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ESSEX OPEN WATER SWIMS 2026 - HANNINGFIELD RESERVOIR
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Wild Deer Events venture back down South to Essex and the majestic Hanningfield Reservoir which sits between Billericay and Chelmsford and we are delighted to offer you the opportunity to swim in the beautiful waters on Saturday 16th May. The site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and as such, this opportunity does not arise very often!

There will be a marked 750m swim course and 1,500m swimmers will complete 2 laps.

There will be safety boats & first aid at the waters edge throughout the event.

All finishers will get an Event Medal, Wild Deer Merchandise, a snack and a drink. 

Due to the reservoir being a Site of Scientific Investigation, dogs are not permitted anywhere around the reservoir.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wickford/essex-open-water-swims-2026-hanningfield-reservoir/200029684580346
- **Event Categories**: workshops, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wickford
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Hanningfield Waterside Park
- **lat**: 51.6496578245
- **long**: 0.515096151375
- **full address**: Hanningfield Waterside Park, Wickford, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ESSEX OPEN WATER SWIMS 2026 - HANNINGFIELD RESERVOIR being held?
  - **A:** ESSEX OPEN WATER SWIMS 2026 - HANNINGFIELD RESERVOIR takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 am at Hanningfield Waterside Park, Wickford, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ESSEX OPEN WATER SWIMS 2026 - HANNINGFIELD RESERVOIR?
  - **A:** ESSEX OPEN WATER SWIMS 2026 - HANNINGFIELD RESERVOIR is organized by Wild Deer Events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ESSEX OPEN WATER SWIMS 2026 - HANNINGFIELD RESERVOIR is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wickford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If ESSEX OPEN WATER SWIMS 2026 - HANNINGFIELD RESERVOIR sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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