East
West Reservoir in Stoke Newington offers supervised open-water swimming on buoyed loops, usually 100 to 300 metres depending on the weather and water...
Manor House / Finsbury Park · Walk-in
Walk-in
Cover story
London Lidos: Outdoor Swims Ranked for Fair Journeys
Filtered for ££, then ranked by journey fairness for your group.
The little black book
London Lidos: Outdoor Swims Ranked for Fair Journeys
Filtered for ££, then ranked by journey fairness for your group.
North London
Chapter 1 · 1 venue
East London
Chapter 2 · 1 venue
South East
Charlton Lido in Hornfair Park has a heated 50-metre outdoor pool, kept at around 22 degrees and open all year. There is a sauna, a café and a sun terrace on...
Charlton · Walk-in
Walk-in
West London
Chapter 3 · 1 venue
South West
Hampton Pool is a charity-run heated outdoor pool next to Bushy Park, open 365 days a year. The main pool is 36 metres long, with a learner pool for children....
Hampton / Hampton Court · Walk-in
Walk-in
Frequently asked questions
What does the “££” filter show on London Lidos: Outdoor Swims Ranked for Fair Journeys?
This view narrows London Lidos: Outdoor Swims Ranked for Fair Journeys to venues tagged for ££. FairWhere can still rank that filtered shortlist by journey fairness when you start a plan, so the activity fit and the commute both work for the group.
How do we pick a London lido that works for the group?
London Lidos: Outdoor Swims Ranked for Fair Journeys covers heated, seasonal, year-round and open-water outdoor swims. Filter by type, then rank with FairWhere so the swim is fair for everyone’s journey.
Which lidos are open year-round?
Filter for year-round or heated, then let FairWhere order the shortlist by journey fairness before you pack towels.
Should we book the swim before we travel?
Yes. A fair journey to a fully booked swim session is still a wasted journey. Shortlist fairly here, then book the swim on Better, Places Leisure, City of London, Royal Parks or the venue’s own site before anyone sets off.
How does FairWhere rank places on London Lidos: Outdoor Swims Ranked for Fair Journeys?
FairWhere ranks venues on this Placelist by FairWhere Score: journey fairness for your whole group, not by popularity, sponsorship, or who suggested the place first. Open Plan a fair meet to add origins and see the ranked shortlist.
Do I need everyone in the same area of London?
No. FairWhere is built for groups coming from different zones. Add each person's start location and it ranks venues so the travel burden is as fair as possible across the group.
