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# Diving into Inclusivity: London to host first-ever Pride Swim on September 30
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/diving-into-inclusivity-london-to-host-first-ever-pride-swim-on-september-30/
- Published: 2023-09-27T08:55:32.000Z
- Updated: 2023-09-27T08:55:32.000Z
- Description: The LGBTQ+ community is gearing up for for the inaugural Pride Swim in the heart of London on Saturday, September 30, which will take place at the Royal Docks, marking a step in fostering unity, wellness, and celebration within the community
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Sport, LGBT, LGBTQ, Michael Gunning, Pride Swim, swimming

The LGBTQ+ community is gearing up for for the inaugural [**Pride Swim**](https://www.outandwild.co.uk/products/the-first-ever-pride-swim?ref=scenemag.co.uk) in the heart of London on **Saturday, September 30**, which will take place at the **Royal Docks**, marking a step in fostering unity, wellness, and celebration within the community.

**Polly Shute**, co-founder of the **[Out & Wild Festival](https://www.outandwild.co.uk/products/the-first-ever-pride-swim?ref=scenemag.co.uk)** and former **Pride in London** board member, envisions the Pride Swim as a transformative platform for enhancing the wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community. She said: “We have run wild swimming for two years as part of the Out & Wild Festival, and seen the real impact it has on those who take part.

“Out & Wild events are focused on creating new spaces for the LGBTQ+ community to connect through shared experiences. Given the growth of wild swimming it seemed a no brainer to launch the first ever Pride Swim and we are looking forward to rolling out more events in 2024.”

The excitement doesn’t stop at the water’s edge. A vibrant post-swim arena awaits swimmers and their guests, complete with music and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, in partnership with **Lucky Saint**.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/skysports-michael-gunning-swimming_4502369-e1695804671580.jpg)

Michael Gunning

The event will unite swim athletes and celebrities, such as **Michael Gunning**, former World Championship swimmer and LGBTQ+ activist, who will be cutting the ribbon, and inclusive swim groups, including **Out To Swim**, a London and Brighton-based LGBTQ+ swimming, group and **The BlueTits** movement.

You will need to be a **NOWCA** member to take part in Pride Swim and you must be able to swim confidently in open water, tread water and swim 400m without stopping.

**For more info, [CLICK HERE](https://www.outandwild.co.uk/products/the-first-ever-pride-swim?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**