Central
Oasis Sports Centre on Endell Street has a heated 27.5-metre outdoor pool, open all year in the middle of Covent Garden. The water is kept at around 25 to 27...
Covent Garden · Walk-in
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Cover story
London Lidos: Outdoor Swims Ranked for Fair Journeys
Filtered for £ + Bookable, then ranked by journey fairness for your group.
The little black book
London Lidos: Outdoor Swims Ranked for Fair Journeys
Filtered for £ + Bookable, then ranked by journey fairness for your group.
Central London
Chapter 1 · 1 venue
North London
Chapter 2 · 3 venues
North
Finchley Lido Leisure Centre has a 25-metre unheated outdoor pool alongside its indoor pools. The outdoor pool opens for the summer season only, and in term...
East Finchley / Finchley Central · Walk-in
Walk-in
North
Park Road Lido in Crouch End has a heated 50-metre outdoor pool, open all year. Sessions must be booked and can sell out in warm weather. It is run by Haringey...
Crouch End / Hornsey · Walk-in
Walk-in
North
Parliament Hill Lido opened in 1938 and is a Grade II listed, unheated pool about 60 metres long, lined with stainless steel. It is open every day of the year...
Gospel Oak · Walk-in
Walk-in
East London
Chapter 3 · 1 venue
East
London Fields Lido opened in 1932, closed in 1988 and reopened in 2006. Its heated 50-metre pool is open all year, with lane swimming and lessons. Book through...
London Fields · Walk-in
Walk-in
South London
Chapter 4 · 1 venue
South
Brockwell Lido opened in July 1937 and is a Grade II listed art deco lido in Brockwell Park, Herne Hill. Its 50-metre pool is unheated and open all year, and...
Herne Hill · Walk-in
Walk-in
West London
Chapter 5 · 2 venues
West
Hillingdon Lido opened in 1935 and is a Grade II listed art deco pool with a 12-sided star shape, the only one of its kind left in the country. The 50-metre...
Uxbridge · Walk-in
Walk-in
South West
Pools on the Park in Old Deer Park, Richmond, has a heated 33-metre outdoor pool open all year, kept at around 24 to 25 degrees. The pool is floodlit for...
Richmond · Walk-in
Walk-in
Frequently asked questions
What does the “£ + Bookable” 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 £ + Bookable. 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.
