
Diving in the UK *
The United Kingdom is made up of islands in the Atlantic Ocean. The specific bodies of water that surround it are the North Sea, the English Channel, and the Celtic Sea. When taken together, the UK has the 12th-longest coastline in the entire world. The total area of the UK is around 242,500 square kilometers (93,600 square miles) and is populated by approximately 66 million people.
Diving in the UK
The United Kingdom or the UK for short is an independent country comprised of multiple nations. These nation-states are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For our purposes here, we will talk about the entire region as the UK, even in reference to countries and territories that are not technically part of it such as Ireland and some other surrounding islands. This region is part of Europe and sits to the northwest of the mainland part of the continent. It is a region with a lot of important history, economic and political power and, as an island nation, a lot of great diving locations.
Travel Information for United Kingdom
Popular Destinations

Scotland
6 Dive Sites • 4 Centers in the summer months, you can can expect to see sharks in ScotlandUnited Kingdom

Wales
4 Dive Sites • 3 Centers In Wales, there are many good dive locations around the country, including Anglesey and Pembrokeshire.United Kingdom

Cornwall
15 Dive Sites • 5 Centers In Cornwall you will find dramatic granite cliffs and sheltered bays, providing a wealth of different dive experiences for all levels of diver.United Kingdom
Featured Training Centers

Mulberry Marine Experiences
Instructor Training Center
9 Orchard Parade, PO20 0NS, Selsey, West Sussex
Diving Dreams
Instructor Training Center
The Garrison sports centre, GU11 2LQ, Hampshire
MAD Dive School Limited
Instructor Training Center
Unit 5 Southgate, LA3 3PB, Morecambe
Dive 90 Ltd.
Instructor Training Center
Unit 4-5 Knightsbridge Business Centre, GL51 9TA, Cheltenham
Fin Divers
Instructor Training Center
Chells Way, SG20LQ, Stevenage
Ipswich Scuba
Instructor Training Center
22b Hines Road, IP3 9BG, Ipswich
Newhaven Scuba Centre
Instructor Training Center
Newhaven marina, BN9 9DL, Newhaven
Essex University Sub Aqua Club
Instructor Training Center
University of Essex, CO4 3SQ, ColchesterThis data is provided from the logbook information in the MySSI app
Dive Sites in United Kingdom
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