We have teamed up with Sports Guardian, to create a booking system with safety in mind. Below is 2 options depending if you have a membership or no membership. Booking with your Sports Guardian membership Once you’ve signed up with Sports Guardian, booking couldn’t be simpler.   From our new website, select Beckenham Place Park then the "Book now" button for the activity you want to book or use this link Book Now.   Log into the booking system with your Sports Guardian account and choose your PTP prepay or unlimited swim membership. Once you’ve purchased your PTP membership, you’ll be taken back to select the activity you want to book.   Or you can continue without a membership and book and pay for your next session. The booking system will let you prefill your safety information with your Sports Guardian profile details.   You can book just for yourself or for yourself and guests. If booking for guests, you’ll be asked for their email address so they can complete their safety information.   Booking without a Sports Guardian membership If you haven’t signed up with Sports Guardian, you can still book at Beckenham Place Park as a Guest.   From our new website, select Beckenham Place Park then the "Book now" button for the activity you want to book or use this link Book Now.   Log into the booking system as a guest and select the activity you want to book. Once you’ve chosen your session, you’ll be asked to complete your safety information.   You can book just for yourself or for yourself and guests. If booking for guests, you’ll be asked for their email address so they can complete their safety information.   Once you’ve paid for your booking, Sports Guardian will create a Lite account for you and email you the details. In your Lite account you can view your bookings and your basic safety information. You also have the option to upgrade to a full Sports Guardian membership which will allow you to complete a much more detailed medical and emergency contact profile as well as accessing all the functionality of the app.   Note: the first time you make a booking, you will be asked to read and accept Sports Guardian’s and PTP’s terms and conditions and privacy policies. Once you’ve completed your first booking, the system will remember that you have read these documents and will let you accept them without re-reading. If there has been an update to any of the documents, you will need to read the new document before you can accept it.

You must be an experienced swimmer and able to swim 25m confidently Those Aged 8-11 must complete a competency test consisting of; 25m swim on front, 25m swim on back, star float front and back (held for 3-5 seconds). Those Aged 12-14 must complete a competency test consisting of; 50m swim (any stroke)and star float on back (held for 3-5 seconds). No persons under 8 years old are permitted to swim. One adult can supervise TWO aged 8-11 in the water. One adult can supervise up to FIVE Aged 12- 14 (Adult can be on the bank). Those aged 15+ can book a swim on their own. but can't not supervisor an under aged swimmers.

· Scientific Basis: The condition is caused by cercariae, the larval stage of parasitic flatworms called schistosomes. · Hosts: These parasites naturally infect waterfowl, such as ducks and geese, and certain aquatic mammals. They use snails as intermediate hosts. · Mistaken Target: Humans are not suitable hosts, but when cercariae come into contact with human skin, they burrow into it mistakenly, leading to irritation and an allergic reaction.

Itchiness: Begins shortly after exposure. Rash: Red, itchy bumps or blisters form, resembling mosquito bites or hives. Duration: Symptoms typically resolve within a week but may persist longer if severely irritated.

· Towel Off: Dry off immediately after swimming to remove parasites from the skin. · Protective Barriers: Applying waterproof sunscreen can create a barrier.

· Symptomatic Relief: Over-the-counter antihistamines, corticosteroid creams, or calamine lotion can reduce itchiness. · Medical Help: See a doctor if the rash worsens or shows signs of infection. · While duck mites don't pose serious health risks, they can cause significant discomfort.

At Beckenham they are pretty limited at the moment. The closest toilets are at the Homestead cafe approx 3-4 minute walk away. Running water is not available at the lake at the moment. We are woking hard to get more in place. If you'd like to know more about what is at the park please visit beckenhamplacepark.co.uk

simple answer is 2 years + Hire Sessions - 2 years - 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. 8 years+ can go on their own board but an adult must be with in communicable reach to ascertain their attention. Activity Club, Home School, Uniformed groups - 7 years + Mini Paddlers - 2 years to 6 years accompanied by an adult Family session - 7 years to 16 years accompanied by an adult.

By Bus: The 54 bus route from Lewisham and Elmers End stops on Beckenham Hill outside the main gate or at the park entrance near Braeside (top of Beckenham Hill) . Any buses passing through Downham will get to within a quarter mile of the Old Bromley Road entrance. Many buses stop on Bromley Road near the Green Man – this is a 10-minute walk to the Southend Lodge gate or a 10-minute walk to the Old Bromley Road entrance (for the BMX track). The routes include: 320, 208, 181, 136. Route 354 stops at Ravensbourne Station for entry into the south or eastern sides of the park, or Foxgrove Road for entry via Beckenham Place Park gate. Numerous buses stop at Beckenham Junction, which is a 10–15-minute walk to the park. By Rail: Beckenham Hill station is served by regular trains (on the London Bridge line via Peckham Rye, Catford, Shortlands, Bromley South). It is less than a five-minute walk from the station to the park entrance. Ravensbourne station (on the far side of the woodland) is also on this line if you wish to enter the park from the southern side or eastern side. Beckenham Junction station is a 10–15-minute walk to the park (entering via Beckenham Place Park gate). This station has trams as well as trains to/from London Bridge, Victoria, Orpington, Lewisham and all the calling points in between. By Car: You can enter the car park via Beckenham Hill Road. The car park is pay and display. The car park has: 108 spaces and six disabled bays reserved for blue badge holders. Parking on double yellow lines is not permitted at any time. The traffic management order is enforced by NSL. Parking outside the Mansion is not permitted, except by prior arrangement for events associated with the Mansion. There are parking restrictions in place on Beckenham Hill Road and surrounding areas. Please be considerate of local residents if you park in the area surrounding the park. Pay and display The pay and display operates everyday, 8am–5pm. The car park costs vary depending on emissions. The car park is free to valid blue badge holders for four hours. By Cycle Beckenham Place park is easily accessible to most of the Borough. there are lots of cycle routes through the park with bike racks up at the mansion or outside the lake. We also welcome bikes inside of the lake area. Lewisham Council - Getting to Beckenham Place Park

At PTP.org.uk, we recommend dressing in light, weather-appropriate clothing to ensure comfort and safety during your activities. For warm weather, options such as shorts, leggings, or track suit bottoms are ideal. Additionally, applying waterproof sunscreen and wearing a sun hat are advised to protect against the sun's rays. In such conditions, shoes become optional for board activities to enhance your balance and feel of the board; however, shoes are mandatory when using a canoe. For particularly wet or windy weather, it’s best to wear suitable layers to stay warm and dry. Always check the weather forecast before arriving to ensure you are properly equipped for an exhilarating day on the water.

Blue-green Algae is what it says on the tin, it is an algae that grows in bodies of open water, rivers and sea. The algae grows and forms by photosynthesising light and absorbing nitrogen from the lake environment. This is more prevalent in the summer months. We have had an aquaponic installed to help manage the algae levels in the lake. This works by disrupting the gel coating of the algae cells extinguishing the nitrogen causing them to become over oxygenated. This helps keep the algae levels lower in the lake during the summer months. We work on a traffic light system as part of our Daily Visual Checks of the lake; Green - Good To Go! The water appears clear (it maybe slightly green/brown), algae will look like grass in the water or has clumps that are easy to break up. Amber - Proceed with Caution. The water will have a brown/green appearance with small clumps that do not break up. Red - STOP! The water will have a brown/green appearance that you cannot see through (merky) with larger clumps (coliforms ) that do not break up.

Whilst Blue-Green Algae is relatively harmless in low levels, it can affect the young/elderly and those with compromised immune systems. It is always recommend that everyone who participates in activities at the lake, wash their hands prior to ingesting any food or drink. It is also recommended that you shower as soon as possible after your swim (we are working on showers, so keep tuned). If you do start to feel unwell after your swim, please report it (we do monitor this) as well as speak to your GP, please let them know that you have been in open water. For more information on Blue-Green algae please see the environment agency website.

Transmission of Pulsed Ultrasound through water at frequencies around 40 kHz interact with algal cells. The algal cell boundary layers are supersaturated with dissolved gases O2 and CO2. The ultrasonic pulses create nucleation points for bubble formation, and the bubbles grow and burst under the influence of ultrasound after about half a second. We call this Localised Cellular Micro-Cavitation, similar to the process that causes pits in metal propellers but on a cellular scale. This results in very high pressure and temperatures resulting in cell death and creation of oxidising chemicals such as singlet oxygen and hydrogen peroxide.

No. Unfortuently we do not have the storage facilities needed to have wetsuits to hire. If you are new to outdoor swimming and wish to purchase a wetsuit, we reccomend you get a suit that is suited to swimming or triathlons as opposed to a general purpose wetsuit. This will help with the movement you need. For smaller budgets, Decathlon and Two bare feet have a couple available. for the larger budgets wiggle have a great wetsuit selection and buying guides on picking the one that is right for you. There are also companies such as Tri Wetsuit Hire.

A full lap of Beckenham lake is approx 500m. When we have other activities running in the lake we have to shorten the course with a rope which reduces a lap to approx 350m. In winter the course is Approximately 350m, it may be shorter in extreme weather conditions.

Yes. You can cancel or rebook all site sessions through the 'My Account' section as long it is not within 24 hours of the session. If you haven't already registered for an account then sign up now. It only takes 2 minutes. Once you have logged onto your account, click on the icon of a person at the top of the page to see your account options. Private bookings (groups and birthdays) we need 7 days notice to change booking details including change of dates, participants and activity. You can see more details about this subject by looking at our cancellation policy. Any issues please email Hello@ptp.org.uk

NO. This is a specific event safety brief. We put on more staff to ensure you are safe and give you the points that you need to be immediately aware of to be safe. due to a larger amount of staff in, we can also keep a closer eye on each individual swimming. To continue swimming with us when the water is below 15 degrees, you need to complete a full cold water induction. These are an hour long with a swim after, we not only time your entry and exit but have a brief with you after your swim to find out how you are feeling and answer any further questions you have.

Call or Whatsapp: 07736930823 Email: Hello@ptp.org.uk Letter: Gardeners Cottage, Beckenham Place Park, Beckenham Hill, Lewisham, BR3 1SY.

You can book a session by going to our booking pages. A link can be found at the top of every page. You can also follow this link https://www.ptp.org.uk/bewl

We are located down by the fishing lodgr are what 3 words are rainwater . layers . stops

We offer: Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Kayak and Canoe hire Instructor-led sessions Youth activity sessions Training courses (selected dates) Availability varies seasonally.

No previous experience is required for beginner sessions or hire within designated zones. A safety briefing is provided before launch. For advanced sessions or training courses, specific prerequisites may apply.

Wear clothing appropriate to the weather that you are happy to get wet. Light, quick-dry sportswear is ideal. We recommend: Old trainers or water shoes Spare clothes and towel Sunscreen and hat in warm weather Warm layers for after your session Wetsuits are not always provided for standard hire.

Yes. Buoyancy aids are mandatory and provided for all participants.

Bewl Water offers a range of facilities including a café and restaurant, toilets and showers, a visitor centre and parking. For more information, please visit: https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/

Safety is our priority. All sessions operate within defined activity areas with qualified staff and structured safety procedures in place. Conditions are monitored continuously, and sessions may be adapted or paused if required.

By Car: Bewl Water is easily accessible by car via the B2100, just off the A21 near Lamberhurst. The main entrance is well signposted. Parking is available on-site and is pay and display. Charges may vary depending on the length of stay. Blue badge holders should check on arrival for any concessions. By Rail: The nearest station is Wadhurst, approximately 4 miles from Bewl Water. The station is on the Southeastern line with regular services to and from London Charing Cross and Hastings. From the station, visitors will need to take a taxi or cycle to the site. By Bus: Local bus services operate in the surrounding area, including routes between Tunbridge Wells, Wadhurst, and Lamberhurst. However, buses do not stop directly at Bewl Water, so a short taxi ride or walk may be required from the nearest stop. On Foot / By Bike: Bewl Water is accessible via local walking and cycling routes, including the Bewl Water circular path. There are designated cycle routes leading to the site from nearby towns and villages.

Activities may be adjusted depending on wind strength and conditions. In the case of unsafe weather, sessions may be rescheduled in line with our booking policy.

Selected instructor and safety courses run at Bewl Water throughout the season. Course dates are listed under the Training & Courses section of the website

Yes. Bewl Water has onsite parking. Standard site parking charges may apply — please check Bewl Water’s official website for current rates. you can find out about parking here: https://www.bewlwater.co.uk

No. Unfortuently we do not have the storage facilities needed to have wetsuits to hire.

Yes. all bookings can be canclled or rescheduled up to 24 hours before the sessions starts. Private bookings (groups and birthdays) we need 7 days notice to change booking details including change of dates, participants and activity. You can see more details about this subject by looking at our cancellation policy. please email: hello@ptp.org.uk