Discover the Magic of the UK with Active England

  We had a group of 6 of us and Active England set us up on an amazing tour. We rode through the beautiful Cotswolds, visited Stonehenge and ended at... read more Oxford. The weather was perfect and Chris was so helpful and available for a quick bike tune up and also restaurant and pub recommendations. We have not stopped talking about it and want to do it all again!

  Our group of 8 women did the Cycle Cotswolds Tour and it was amazing. Our guides Chris and Jess were the best guides you could ask for, they were professional,... read more kind, fun and always aiming to please. The Cotswolds are beautiful and the cycling was great, yes we had challenging hill climbs, a little bit of rain and a couple windy days but that did not deter us, it was a wonderful experience. Active England is a great company that wanted to make sure we all had a great time. I would highly recommend this tour

  Not an honest organization. Out of consideration for them I left my deposit with them during the pandemic instead of requesting its return. In the meantime they changed the policy... read more and took $900 from me without notification. They refuse to return it. I would not trust them.

  Fabulous, fun packed weekend with experienced guides. We swam in beautiful locations and were fed well and thoroughly looked after. Swimming ability was not an issue as there were always... read more options. Returned home feeling invigorated and inspired to continue wild swimming. Thoroughly recommend this company

  We had a fantastic 3 day weekend in South Devon. The guides were very friendly, helpful and informative. They took us to lots of unique and different locations and we... read more were at liberty to do as much or as little serious swimming as we wanted. Our group was varied in serious swimming ability and but that didn’t detract from the social side of the trip. Much fun was had by all.

  Amazing trip. Super well organized and fantastic guides and driver. So much fun. The sites were good, swimming was not too difficult, the water was chilly so definitely recommend... read more a wetsuit.

  I chose the 3 day swimming trip in Devon and it was fabulous! Varied swims in rivers, the sea and an outdoor lido and no pressure to do longer swims... read more than you felt able to. The guides were great and made sure that everyone was happy and the swims were safe. We also had a very friendly group. Highly recommend!

  Great guides who made our trip really enjoyable. There was no pressure to swim beyond your ability and we had time to chill. I really liked the variety of locations... read more and being able to relax while someone else made the decisions for me. I chose the 6 day swim trip in Devon and felt it was the perfect amount of time to relax, explore and get to know the group.

  My short midweek break was a delightful experience throughout with beautiful swimming and excellent organisation. The team were efficient yet relaxed and friendly, helpful and accommodating. The group was possibly... read more a little too large (at 12) and earlier communication of detail (such as variance from advertised itinerary - though totally acceptable and necessary) would have been useful. But overall care of clients and safety was always paramount and the atmosphere was one of great fun.

  The variety was great - from coasts to rivers to lidos. However what elevated this to a fantastic few days was our guides. They were professional, fun, and paid such... read more attention to detail to make sure. everyone was happy. Time used so well - from the swims that filled the day, to chill times eating and chatting and to ongoing humour. Great value, great fun and great memories made.

  Devon Swim Tour. A fantastic experience, wonderful variety of swims. A fun bunch of people to swim with and great itinerary. The whole experience superbly executed by... read more our guides. Their expertise in finding the right place for the weather conditions and ensuring all of our mixed ability group made the most of the weekend is second to none. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble, they never made me (bad swimmer) feel out of place and they went out of their way to ensure everyone was safe and had lots of fun. Thoroughly recommend this trip and company.

  This is our 3rd time traveling with Active England and we wouldn’t travel thru England any other way. They are incredibly thoughtful to work with. They made the stressful planning... read more process easy. Our guide this time, Charlotte, was patient and kind. We had an unforeseen injury on this trip and Charlotte shuffled us to doctors and A and E’s all with a smile. She took us on wonderful hikes and lovely bike rides. She was very knowledgeable about the areas we were in. Will, the owner, is amazing! He dealt with our kids needing to get Covid tests and put off taking money from us till all was 100% definite. I highly recommend any trip Active England has to offer!

  The swimming weekend in Devon was a joy from start to finish. Locations, local knowledge, and the expertise and good humour of the guides made it an experience I... read more won’t forget in a hurry.

  I thoroughly enjoyed the 4 day swim trip with fabulous guides and friendly fellow swimmers, amazing locations and varied, highly enjoyable swims in clear waters. The guides were super friendly... read more and always had a plan B ready accommidating changing weather conditions. The drives through narrow country roads were equally enjoyable passing quaint villages and the beautiful Devon countryside. In the evenings we got back to the clean and comfortable hotel for a restful night's sleep to recharge for the next day's adventures.

  Fabulous swim locations, expert guidance, congenial company, comfortable hotel - all put together with thorough planning and lots of smiles

  Brilliant 3 day swimming trip to South Devon. Excellent organisation, value for money and leadership by enthusiastic, knowledgeable and fun guides. There was a good range of swimming... read more experiences from lido, to river to sea. The great British weather meant that some of the itinerary/swim locations had to be changed for safety reasons but this didn't detract from the experience at all. there was quite a range of wild swimming experience and ability within out group but, again, the guides were able to manage the swims in such a way that everyone got what they wanted from the holiday. Absolutely brilliant weekend and would highly recommend to both experienced and newbie open water swimmers.

  A fantastic weekend of swims led by enthusiastic, experienced and friendly guides. The two leaders and our driver could not have done more to make the weekend a memorable and... read more enjoyable one. We were introduced to a variety of swim experiences fro lidos to rivers and the sea. The guides were quick to adapt these to the ever changing weather conditions and needs of the group. Accommodation and places to eat also had the same attention to detail, particularly the visit to the Cott Inn which was an excellent choice.

  We took the 4 days swimming tour in Cornwall. It was a great experience with plenty of opportunities to swim in this beautiful part of England. The tour was very... read more well organised and we had excellent guidance for all the swimming opportunities. Our guides, Jago and Chris are excellent hosts and were key for the enjoyment the whole group experienced. Highly recommended!!!