05/08/2026
Busy night Scuba Diving in Clapham SW4 courses South London
Welcome to the page of Big Squid Dive School Training in Clapham, London, and Portland Dorset. We offer dive training courses
Big Squid scuba diving centre is located in Portland, Dorset. We run dive training in Clapham and Dulwich in London
We sell dive equipment, run dive courses and dive trips both in the UK and abroad. Big Squid have a dive club that meets in Clapham and is free to join http://www.bigsquid.co.uk/club.htm
05/08/2026
Busy night Scuba Diving in Clapham SW4 courses South London
05/08/2026
Busy night scuba Diving training at Clapham Leisure Centre SW4
30/07/2026
FREEDIVING TRIP: DEEPSPOT, WARSAW π΅π±
Phil is taking a group to Europe's deepest pool this October, and you're invited. Open to Basic Freedivers and above.
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Sat 17th to Tues 20th October
Come for the weekend, the whole trip, or anything in between.
What's on offer:
π€Ώ Upgrade from Basic to full Freediver
π€Ώ Advanced Freediver course
π€Ώ No course, just dive. Come and practise with us
π· Price depends on your days and whether you're training or diving for fun. DM us the days that suit you, and we'll send you a quote.
Questions about depths, kit or getting there? Phil and the team are happy to help.
Spaces are limited, π
If you are not a Basic Freediver already, join us for one of our courses https://www.bigsquid.co.uk/padi-courses/padi-basic-freediver-course/
29/07/2026
Club dive: Swanage, Sunday 2 August π¦
We're heading down to Swanage this Sunday, and conditions are shaping up nicely. Water's sitting at a balmy 20Β°C (positively tropical for the UK), the forecast is sunny with light winds, and high water lands just before midday, which is perfect timing for slack tide.
Plan is to be in the water between 10:30 and 11:30 to catch the best of it. A 5mm wetsuit will do the job at these temperatures,
Expect tom pot blennies, wrasse, spider crabs and the usual pier characters. All levels welcome.
Kit hire and spaces available. Contact Big Squid to book
Β£95.00 Includes 2 tanks, weights and air
π Swanage, Dorset
π‘οΈ Sea temp ~20Β°C
π Meet 09:30, dive ~10:30
14/07/2026
More shark facts, happy shark awareness day π¦ π₯°, much love Eco Squid (Faye) xx https://www.facebook.com/share/19EHbVKoh4/
14/07/2026
Eco Squid (Faye) here really hopes you do already love sharks or will definitely fall in love with them π₯° π¦. Spread the word, sharks are awesome π. Please share your favourite shark experiences in the comments and spread the love πππ https://www.facebook.com/share/1P9dguZLMm/
JUST LIKE BEES β Sharks need no introduction. Everyone has an opinion about them. But few people understand the consequences of losing them forever. Without sharks the oceans and their inhabitants will adapt and evolve in ways that could wipe out the familiar fish that we rely on for food. Without sharks the oceans could force a shift in the climate, prompting seasons to change around the world and for vital crops to fail. Without sharks the seas could become dominated by algae keeping people out of the oceans and ending tourism in coastal communities.
Just like bees, sharks are doing their thing and we all benefit.
This shark awareness day weβre not looking to make people to fall in love with sharks but we do need them to realise the importance of sharks and take an interest in protecting them β¦ for everyoneβs sake.
06/07/2026
π» Club Social, Tues 7 July - Clapham Tap from 7pm. Free club, all agencies welcome.
ποΈ Lundy Island, 18-19 July - diving one of the UK's best marine reserves out of Ilfracombe. Seals pretty much guaranteed. (Trip Full)
π€Ώ Wraysbury Fun Dives, Sun 26 July - easy inland diving from 9:15am. Perfect for shaking the rust off or trying new kit.
π Pool nights - Clapham Weds 8th & 22nd, Dulwich Sun 26th, 8-10pm.
Full calendar π bigsquid.co.uk/club
DM us or drop into the shop to book.
20/06/2026
Safety in Diving Starts Before You Enter the Water
Safety in Diving Starts Before You Enter the Water Safe diving starts before the descent. Preparation, training, awareness, and smart decisions reduce risk underwater.
11/06/2026
π Swanage is calling β Sunday 5th July!
We're heading back to one of our favourite UK dive sites. Swanage Pier is packed with marine life β cuttlefish, seahorses, nudibranchs, lobster and more β all in just 8β12 metres of water right on the Jurassic Coast.
Two guided dives, full briefings, air fills and cylinder hire included. Β£95.
Spaces are limited β book via the link in bio π€Ώ
10/06/2026
June is a busy one at Big Squid π¦
This weekend we're off to Portland for two days of wreck and reef diving, and with any luck, the cuttlefish will put in an appearance.
Missed out? Spaces are still available on our next Portland trip, 11th and 12th July, suitable for all levels.
Pool nights this month: Clapham on Wednesday 17th and Dulwich on Sunday 28th. And if your kit needs a service before summer, now's the time.
Book through the link in our bio or drop us a message.