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Bristol Post
National
Louisa Streeting

Swimming in Bristol Harbour is illegal warns council as hot weather continues

The council has issued a warning on swimming in Bristol as temperatures are set to soar this week. Bristol City Council has urged people not to be tempted during warmer weather and to respect the swimming ban in Bristol Harbour.

It’s currently illegal to swim in any area due to the fact it's a working harbour. Swimming is only permitted when the Bristol Harbour Master gives consent.

On Instagram, the council reminded its followers of the ban in a post, which read: "With the temperatures rising you may be considering an instant cool down.

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