Mike's London Dive Store Blog

Top 10 Snorkelling Sites in South-West UK

Top 10 Snorkelling Sites in South-West UK

Lauren Mogg

Top 10 Snorkelling Sites in South-West UK You don’t need to travel halfway across the world to find stunning sea creatures and scenic underwater worlds. Or you don’t have to...

Top 10 Snorkelling Sites in South-West UK

Top 10 Snorkelling Sites in South-West UK You don’t need to travel halfway across the world to find... Read More

by Lauren Mogg
Why is UK Diving So Special?

Why is UK Diving So Special?

Lauren Mogg

Why is UK Diving So Special? There’s something so special about diving in the UK. The reefs that surround our shoreline, the local marine creatures that inhabit our ocean and...

Why is UK Diving So Special?

Why is UK Diving So Special? There’s something so special about diving in the UK. The reefs that... Read More

by Lauren Mogg
Product Review: Spare Air Kit

Product Review: Spare Air Kit

Lauren Mogg

Product Review: Spare Air Kit Attention divers, you’re going to want to consider purchasing this highly essential product to ensure a safer dive. We consider this to be something that...

Product Review: Spare Air Kit

Product Review: Spare Air Kit Attention divers, you’re going to want to consider purchasing this highly essential product... Read More

by Lauren Mogg
Essential Snorkelling Equipment for Cold Waters

Essential Snorkelling Equipment for Cold Waters

Lauren Mogg

Essential Snorkelling Equipment for Cold Waters Thinking about trying out your first snorkelling adventure in UK waters? Well then, you’ve come to the right place! Here we'll be sharing with...

Essential Snorkelling Equipment for Cold Waters

Essential Snorkelling Equipment for Cold Waters Thinking about trying out your first snorkelling adventure in UK waters? Well... Read More

by Lauren Mogg
Drysuit vs Wetsuit: What Do You Need?

Drysuit vs Wetsuit: What Do You Need?

Lauren Mogg

Drysuit vs Wetsuit: What Do You Need? Wetsuit vs Drysuit: What option will suit your diving needs? Both wetsuits and drysuits are designed for thermal protection to keep the cold...

Drysuit vs Wetsuit: What Do You Need?

Drysuit vs Wetsuit: What Do You Need? Wetsuit vs Drysuit: What option will suit your diving needs? Both... Read More

by Lauren Mogg
National Wildlife Week: Sea Creatures You Can Find in the UK

National Wildlife Week: Sea Creatures You Can F...

Lauren Mogg

National Wildlife Week: Sea Creatures You Can Find in the UK British divers, this one is for you! It’s national wildlife week, so we thought that we needed to celebrate...

National Wildlife Week: Sea Creatures You Can F...

National Wildlife Week: Sea Creatures You Can Find in the UK British divers, this one is for you!... Read More

by Lauren Mogg
Boat Diving vs Shore Diving: The Ultimate Guide

Boat Diving vs Shore Diving: The Ultimate Guide

Lauren Mogg

Boat Diving vs Shore Diving: The Ultimate Guide Whether you’re entering from the land or a boat, you can discover some pretty amazing sights and creatures within the UK’s underwater...

Boat Diving vs Shore Diving: The Ultimate Guide

Boat Diving vs Shore Diving: The Ultimate Guide Whether you’re entering from the land or a boat, you... Read More

by Lauren Mogg
My Favourite, Genuinely Useful Diving Accessories

My Favourite, Genuinely Useful Diving Accessories

Alex Griffin

Whilst we all love a good accessory, there's no question that the 'accessories' department of any good shop can end up becoming the home of all the weird and wonderful...

My Favourite, Genuinely Useful Diving Accessories

Whilst we all love a good accessory, there's no question that the 'accessories' department of any good shop... Read More

by Alex Griffin
national Marine Week

National Marine Week 2021

Cath Bates

Running for 15 action-packed days, The Wildlife Trust’s National Marine Week runs from 24th July until 8th August (allowing for the variation of tide times around the country). It is...

National Marine Week 2021

Running for 15 action-packed days, The Wildlife Trust’s National Marine Week runs from 24th July until 8th August... Read More

by Cath Bates
Do I Have The Right Qualifications for UK diving?

Do I Have The Right Qualifications for UK diving?

Cath Bates

Already a diver but not sure if you are suitably qualified for UK waters? See below for real-life scenarios that might answer questions you have about dipping your toes into...

Do I Have The Right Qualifications for UK diving?

Already a diver but not sure if you are suitably qualified for UK waters? See below for real-life... Read More

by Cath Bates
Best Gloves, Boots and Hoods for UK Diving

Best Gloves, Boots and Hoods for UK Diving

Cath Bates

Gloves When choosing a pair of gloves you need the right balance of keeping your hands warm and dexterity. Like a wetsuit, neoprene dive gloves do not keep your hands...

Best Gloves, Boots and Hoods for UK Diving

Gloves When choosing a pair of gloves you need the right balance of keeping your hands warm and... Read More

by Cath Bates
Can You Dive In A Wetsuit In The UK?

Can You Dive In A Wetsuit In The UK?

Cath Bates

Are you actually mad?? As an instructor in Egypt, I wore a dry suit from December through to April.  Whilst the water was positively boiling compared to our UK quarries,...

Can You Dive In A Wetsuit In The UK?

Are you actually mad?? As an instructor in Egypt, I wore a dry suit from December through to... Read More

by Cath Bates