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
Cover story
London Lidos: Outdoor Swims Ranked for Fair Journeys
Filtered for Outdoor + Unheated, then ranked by journey fairness for your group.
The little black book
London Lidos: Outdoor Swims Ranked for Fair Journeys
Filtered for Outdoor + Unheated, then ranked by journey fairness for your group.
North London
Chapter 1 · 1 venue
South London
Chapter 2 · 1 venue
South
Tooting Bec Lido is the largest outdoor freshwater pool in the UK, at about 91 metres long. The public season runs from May to September, with booking...
Tooting Bec · Walk-in
Walk-in
West London
Chapter 3 · 1 venue
Central
The Serpentine Lido is a summer swim in the lake in Hyde Park, reachable from every direction. Public swimming ran from 23 May to the end of the 2026 season...
Hyde Park Corner / Knightsbridge · Walk-in
Walk-in
Frequently asked questions
What does the “Outdoor + Unheated” 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 Outdoor + Unheated. 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.
