THE BIG SWIM 2026, Sandbanks, Poole - Celebrating International Women's Day

Join us at Land & Wave Sandbanks for a fabulously fresh dip in the sea to celebrate International Women's Day! Whether you choose to simply dip a toe or go for the full plunge, this is a fantastic way to honor the amazing females in your life.
Book your place (ticket essential) an come show your strength and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with hundreds of other women. It's going to be BRIGHT. It's going to be LOUD! Grab friends and family for an empowering event.

The BIG Swim is happening simulataneously in Sandbanks, Dorset AND Brighton by Land & Wave and PinkNicky. Collectively, we hope to see 1000 amazing women dipping in solidarity for female equality. Women of Dorset and Brighton, join us for the biggest female swim event on the South Coast!

Beach lifeguards, first aiders and support crew will be on hand to keep you safe.

Every ticket purchased for The BIG Swim at Sandbanks will be entered into a fantastic prize draw. Prizes include incredible adventure experiences, a fabulous Swim retreat, Salon vouchers, Kids Club Guest passes and more exciting goodies!

At least £2 from every ticket will be donated to Surfers Against Sewage

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