British Heart Foundation Pier to Pier Swim

Join us for this epic 1.4 mile open water swim in the English Channel all to fund our life saving research.

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Join hundreds of other swimmers for one of Europe's biggest open water swimming events. Take on an epic 1.4 mile open water swim in the Channel, from Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier.

There are four start times you can request:

11:00 am
11:45 am
2:00 pm
2:45 pm

As a thank you for swimming to support BHF, we support you every step of the way. Your entry includes:

Support from the BHF team
Training plans put together by our expert coaches
Access to our Team BHF Facebook group
A free BHF swim cap
A goody bag from Jazz Apples with a t-shirt
Professional photographers to capture you smashing your challenge
A BHF medal when you cross the finish line
Fundraising tips to help you reach your target.

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£50.00 per ticket

All entries for our Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim cost £50.00

Bournemouth Beach
Pier Approach
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH2 5AA
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Call direct on:

Tel0300 330 3322

Opening Times

Season (5 July 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday11:00 - 14:45

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

There is no dedicated event parking provided for participants. Participants and spectators are advised to use publicly available parking in the area. Participants are advised to park in Bournemouth, more parking is available here than at Boscombe end, there is a land train that can take you to the start line, this costs £4 and runs every half an hour.

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