• Are dogs allowed?

    Dogs are not permitted at Clevedon Marine Lake due to health risks. Even small amounts of dog waste can contaminate the water, which is used for swimming daily. A [...]

  • Are there changing facilities?

    There are no changing rooms or public toilets at the lake. The nearest public toilets (20p) are behind the Café/Arcade at the lake’s eastern end. As with beaches, many [...]

  • How often does the lake overtop?

    The lake overtops approximately every two weeks during spring tides of 12.6m or more, refreshing the water with seawater from the Bristol Channel. Spring tides occur twice each lunar [...]

  • Where can I park?

    Parking is available at the public pay-and-display car park at Salthouse Fields (BS21 7TR). Free street parking is available on Old Church Road and Elton Road, but spaces are [...]

  • How do I make a donation?

    You can make a donation via our website by clicking on the donate button or you can become a Friend of MARLENS and give a regular amount to help [...]

  • Does it cost to use the lake?

    Use of the lake is free, but donations are appreciated to help MARLENS maintain the space. Please “give £2 each time you’re down” via lakeside donation boxes and QR [...]

  • What temperature is the water?

    Clevedon Marine Lake is filled with seawater from the Bristol Channel and is more sensitive to air temperature than the open sea. Water temperatures typically range between 3°C and [...]

  • What should I do after cold water swimming?

    Dry off in a sheltered spot while standing on an insulated mat or towel, then layer up, including a warm hat. Drink something hot and warm up slowly. You [...]