Swim Safe is a fun and free water safety activity for children created by Swim Wales and the RNLI and run by Welsh Water
Children get to enjoy a fun, structured Swim Safe session at a Llandegfedd reservoir and learn all about how to stay safe in the water.
The 45-minute session is run by qualified lifeguards and instructors, and includes:
Who can attend?
Swim Safe is open to children aged 7-14+
To take part, they must be able to swim a minimum of 25m unsupported.
An over 18 - parent, guardian or teacher must be present and contactable ON-SITE throughout the session.
Why is Swim Safe needed?
Every year, RNLI lifeguards and lifeboats race to the rescue of children and adults who find themselves in difficulty in and near the water.
RNLI work closely with Swim Wales and a range of local delivery partners to make Swim Safe available to as many children as possible, whether they live by the coast, inland and in our cities.
Since launching with a single site in 2013, Swim Safe has grown to include more than 30 sites across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
Please complete your disclaimer and medical information ahead of your visit – this will be prompted through your online booking. If this information isn’t completed in advance, it can cause delays to you starting your session. This information must be completed for every person participating.
·Swimwear to wear under a wetsuit
·Shoes you are happy to get wet (old trainers or water shoes) – footwear must be worn when entering or exiting the water
·Suncream
·Towel
·Warm clothes for afterwards
A wetsuit, will be provided, however you are welcome to bring your own wetsuit if you wish.
A swim cap will also be provided and a buoyancy aid.
Please bring lunch, drinks and snacks with you, or alternatively we have a café on site.
Pontypool, GB
(1507)
Free cancellation
Up to 2 days in advance
June
July
August
(1507)
See what people are saying about Llandegfedd Activity Centre.
Excellent spot for a cold dip - pre book for this. The lifeguards were extremely vigilant (I was a solo swimmer and both lifeguards on duty watching me!). Changing facilities are fab and extremely clean. For reference - ...
Sarah Clacey
Fantastic breakfast and great value sunday lunch (£15 in Feb 2026) with a beautiful view. Friendly staff and good coffee. Disabled parking and lift access. Really quiet on a Thursday morning in January.
julie nicholas
Lovely walk but worth noting the main loop/ "up there and back" walk aren't available until March due to overwintering birds. Lots of bins along the reservoir, and a nice gravel path through the woods. Really peaceful ...
Emma P
I attended on Halloween with my daughter and her friend. We did one of the Halloween activity sessions and it was brilliant! It was so well organised, everyone was lovely. They had so much included. The value for money ...
Serina Mansfield
Always a nice cafe to visit with friendly staff and a range of snacks, meals and treats. The views are lovely pretty much whatever the weather and the walking trail around the reservoir is a good one - although a large ...
Kevin Arscott (The Walking Kev)
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