Beckenham Place Park | PTP coaching

About the lake

So Beckenham Place Park has an outstanding lake with a Swimming and Boating area's.

We are PTP Coaching and we will be heading up the activities at the lake in Beckenham Place Park this summer, partnering with Lewisham Council. There will be a variety of options for people to get involved, from open water swimming sessions to boat hire in one of our fantastic Canadian canoes.

This summer is a trial run to see if the products work for the local community and surrounding areas. We are always looking for feedback to help improve our service, so feel free to come see us during opening hours or send us a message on our Contact Us page.

We are open everyday please see further down for our activity programme. Please note that last entries are one hour before closing.

Holidays and weekends we are open everyday 7am to 6pm

Term time we are open as follows;

Monday and Tuesday - 12noon to Dusk

Wednesday to Friday - 7am to Dusk

Saturday and Sunday - 7am to 6pm

Please note these times may vary due to light, we will post daily sunset times on our facebook page so people are aware. last entry will be 45 Minutes before Dusk.

PTP Coaching are by the lake everyday! Come see us in the purple gazebo.

We accept card payments only. this includes contactless, Apple Pay and google pay.

All equipment for your session is provided.

OPEN WATER SWIMMING

This is a chance to swim in open water in this beautiful lake. There will be on the water safety stationed around the lake for your safety and assistance, if necessary. Take this opportunity to take in the serentiy of Beckenham Place Park Lake!

In the main lake there is a minimum age of 8 years who are required to have the

ability to swim 25m. All persons under 16 must be accompanied in the water by an adult and everyone will have to wear a tow float. Last entry is one hour before closing.

BOAT HIRE

This will allow up to 3 people to hire one of our Canadian canoes.

You will have the chance to paddle around the lake and explore all its features whilst remaining mostly dry, it is a watersport after all.

Minimum age 2,

any under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. last boat hire is 1 hour before closing.

Term Time Programme

Opening times

Monday's -

12noon to Dusk - Open Water Swimming

12noon to 6pm - Boat Hire

6pm to Dusk - Paddle Club

Tuesday's -

12noon to Dusk - Open Water Swimming

12noon to 6pm - Boat Hire

Wednesday's -

7am to 11:30am - Open Water Swimming

10am to 11am - Learn to SUP (8 years +)

12noon to Dusk - Open Water Swimming

12noon to 6pm - Boat Hire

Thursday's -

7am to 11:30am - Open Water Swimming

9am to 10am - Family Canoe/SUP Session(2 years +)

10am to 11am - Family Canoe/SUP Session(2 years +)

12noon to Dusk - Open Water Swimming

12noon to 6pm - Boat Hire

Friday's -

7am to 9:30am - Open Water Swimming

9:30am to 11:30am - Adult Only Swimming

12noon to Dusk - Open Water Swimming

12noon to 6pm - Boat Hire

Saturday's and Sunday's -

7am to 6pm - Open Water Swimming (2 hour sessions)

9:00am to 6pm Boat Hire

Please note: Swimming in the main lake minimum age is 8 years old with the ability to swim 25m, all under 16 swimmers must be accompanied by an adult and everyone must wear a tow float. Water temperature is above 16c Wetsuits are optional when the water is below 16c wetsuits are mandatory.

Weekend and Holiday Swim Session Times: 7am to 9am, 9:15am to 11:15am, 11:30am to 13:30pm, 13:45pm to 15:45pm and 16:00pm to 18:00pm. Please note last entry is at 5pm.

Boat Hire - 3 persons per Canadian Canoe, if any under 16's an adult must be present in the boat. persons 16 years plus can hire boats.

Paddleboard Hire - Can have either 2 children or 1 adult and 1 child or just 1 adult. if any under 8's are present an adult must be on the board. Persons above 8 years can hire boards as long as a responsible adult supervises from the bank or on the water.

We only accept card, contactless and Apple/google pay.

Term Time Session Pricing

Open Water Swimming

Adults - £3

Children - £2

Under 3's - Free

Family (up to 2 adults/3 children) -£10

Quote Family19 to get the family price.

Boat Hire & Stand Up Paddle Board Hire

Boat -

30 minute - £10

1 hour - £15

SUP -

30 minutes - £8

1 hour - £12

Paddle Club

£5 - All kit provided

£2 - If bringing your own kit

Safety Cover provided by us. This session is not an instructed session just a social one!

Learn to

SUP -Wednesday's - 10am to 11am

Canoe - Friday's 10am to 11am

Discovery - Tuesday's 6pm to 7pm

£10 per person

Minimum age is 8 years old

Parent and Child Canoe/SUP Session

Thursday's - 9am to 10am /10am to 11am

£7 per session

Minimum age 2 years old

RLNI Swim Safe Sessions

These sessions are coming soon

Please see the RLNI website for more information;

https://rnli.org/safety/swim-safe

Holiday and Weekend Programme

Opening Times and sessions -

Mondays -

7am to 6pm - Open water swimming (2 hour sessions)

9:00am to 6pm - Boat hire

Tuesday -

7am to-6pm -Open water swimming (2 hour sessions)

9:00am to 6pm - Boat Hire

Wednesday -

7am to 6pm - Open Water Swimming(2 hour sessions)

9:00am to 6pm - Boat Hire.

Thursday -

7am to 6pm - Open Water Swimming(2 hour sessions)

9:00am to 6pm - Boat Hire

Fridays -

7am to 6pm - Open Water Swimming(2 hour sessions)

9:00am to 6pm - Boat Hire

Saturday -

7am two 6pm - Open Water Swimming(2 hour sessions)

9:00am to 6pm Boat Hire

Sunday -

7am two 6pm - Open Water Swimming (2 hour sessions)

9:00am to 6pm Boat Hire

Please note: Swimming in the main lake minimum age is 8 years old with the ability to swim 25m, all under 16 swimmers must be accompanied by an adult and everyone must wear a tow float. Last entry is one hour before closing.

Swim Session Times: 7am to 9am, 9:15am to 11:15am, 11:30am to 13:30pm, 13:45pm to 15:45pm and 16:00pm to 18:00pm. Please note last entry is one hour before closing.

Boat Hire - 3 persons per Canadian Canoe, if any under 16's an adult must be present in the boat. persons 16 years plus can hire boats.

Paddleboard Hire - Can have either 2 children or 1 adult and 1 child or just 1 adult. if any under 8's are present an adult must be on the board. Persons above 8 years can hire boards as long as a responsible adult supervises from the bank or on the water.

We only accept card, contactless and Apple/google pay.

Contact Us

If you would like to book a private session, birthday party or School groups then please get in contact with us.

Better yet, see us in person!

We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.

PTP Coaching LTD

Beckenham Place Park, Beckenham Hill Rd, Beckenham, England BR3 5DE, United Kingdom

Office Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	09:00 – 17:00
Wed	09:00 – 17:00
Thu	09:00 – 17:00
Fri	09:00 – 17:00
Sat	09:00 – 17:00
Sun	Closed