Choosing gifts for swimmers gives you plenty of room to be personal. Think of the friend who wears black to the beach, the one who can identify every seabird, or the person who has been sending you links to the same changing robe for three months.
We’ve gathered presents for swimmers across a range of budgets, with small swimming accessories, printed towels, swimwear and made-to-order robes to choose from.
Gifts for Swimmers by Budget
Under £20: A Swim Scrunchie
Our Kiwi Delight swim scrunchie brings a bright, tropical print to a small present. At £12, it’s made from quick-drying swimwear offcuts containing recycled polyester, with a removable bow for two ways to wear it.
For someone who ties their hair back before a swim, it’s an easy detail to make personal. Choose around the colours they wear or a print that reminds you of them.
Wrap one on its own as a thank-you to your swimming friend, or tie it around a rolled-up towel as part of a larger gift.
£20–£40: A Swimming Bag or Gothic Tote
Our Wild Swimming Wet Bag is £35. It measures approximately 38 × 43 cm, with a drawstring closure and twin cotton handles. There’s room for their swimsuit and smaller pieces of kit, and the handles make it easy to carry or hang up afterwards.
For the friend whose commitment to black extends to their beach bag, there’s our Bats for Brains large tote. At £28, it combines black-and-white gothic artwork with cotton webbing handles and a large inside pocket. It’s made to order in Latvia.
Choose the wet bag for keeping swimming bits together, or the tote for someone who would carry the same bag to the pool, the shops and a weekend away.
£40–£60: An Extra-Large Printed Towel
For the friend who points out every seabird on the way to a swim, we’d choose puffins.
Our Puffin Playtime extra-large beach towel is £42 and measures approximately 91 × 183 cm. The puffin print covers one side, with soft, absorbent terry on the reverse. It’s made to order from 50% cotton and 50% recycled polyester.
A towel is a generous gift when you know someone’s taste but would rather leave clothing sizes out of the conversation. Think about the colours in their home, the wildlife they love or the prints they already wear.
You can find more towel designs in Swim Essentials.
£40–£60: Swimwear in a Print They Love
For someone with a soft spot for unusual little creatures, our Cute Axolotls one-piece swimsuit is a strong contender.
It features pink and aqua axolotls on grey, with a scoop neckline, low back and four-way stretch fabric. It costs £44.99, contains 75% recycled polyester and comes in XS–3XL.
How swimwear feels is personal. Someone might love a low back, prefer more coverage or be particular about the feel of seams against their skin. Take your lead from the pieces they enjoy wearing, then check the individual product’s size guide.
Our bikinis and full swimwear collection offer other shapes to explore. Choosing together can be part of the present, especially when they’ve spent time finding a fit they feel comfortable in.
£80 and Up: A Made-to-Order Changing Robe
A changing robe is a generous present for someone who regularly gets dressed beside the water. This is a gift worth discussing together, particularly when there are fabrics, colours and sizes to choose.
Our Shark Camo changing robe has a camouflage-style print filled with sharks in green, yellow and pink. It starts at £84, with a waterproof outer, hood, full-length zip and two large pockets. Designed in Dundee and made to order in England, it comes with a choice of fleece linings and rib colours.
Choosing the lining adds a thoughtful detail. They might prefer the texture of Sherpa fleece or dimple fleece, so give them a say in the part they’ll feel against their skin.
Use the robe’s measurements to check the length and space for getting changed underneath. There are more prints to explore in our changing robe collection.
Choosing Wild Swimming Gifts
Think about the moments either side of the swim. Your friend might love taking their time over a flask of tea afterwards, or need to get dressed and head straight to work. They might walk to the water with a small bag or pack for a whole day outdoors.
Those details help you choose. A towel and bag suit someone building up their kit. A regular swimmer may have mentioned a robe they’d like to replace. For the friend who introduced you to wild swimming, a small accessory can be a lovely thank-you.
Keep their personal style in the picture, too. Someone who wears gothic prints throughout the week may enjoy carrying that into their swimming kit. Someone who loves colour might have a particular shade they always come back to.
What Do You Buy a Swimmer Who Has Everything?
Ask whether there’s something they’re saving for or a favourite item that’s beginning to wear out. A contribution towards their chosen changing robe leaves the print, lining and fit in their hands.
For something to unwrap, put together a towel and tote in designs you know they’d choose. Add a handwritten invitation to a swim and breakfast together, with a date already set aside.
For a swimming friend, that shared time can make the present feel personal. You already know where they like to swim and what they order afterwards.
Buying Christmas Gifts for Swimmers
Several pieces in this guide are made to order, including the towel, tote and changing robe. Allow time for both making and delivery, and check current production information before ordering for Christmas.
For a smaller present, a swim scrunchie fits neatly into a stocking or a parcel for your swimming friend. For a shared family gift, you could put the budget towards a robe they’ve chosen themselves.
Read the product details and returns information before ordering, particularly for pieces with selected sizes or custom options.
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