From February 29 through March 17, Thursday to Sunday only, guests have the chance to make fin-tastic memories and interact with real-life mermaids. During the Mermaid Festival, organizers say ...

Accompanied by a group of friends in canoes, Lindsey Cole will attempt to continuously swim in the river for 24 hours on 28 September for World River Day - all while dressed as a mermaid.

Laura Reineke, a professional violinist and founder of the open water swimming group, the Henley Mermaids, is taking on the 48.5km (30 mile) 20 Bridges Swim. She said: "We go round the whole of ...