# 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

- **Ticket URL**: https://wilddeerevents.co.uk/events/263?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=wickford-events

## 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

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Wild Deer Events (https://allevents.in/org/wild-deer-events/16399358)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Hanningfield Waterside Park, Wickford, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Wild Deer Events
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about ESSEX OPEN WATER SWIMS 2026 - HANNINGFIELD RESERVOIR ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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