London's Lidos (pretty much all of them!)

I’m going to attempt to name and detail all of London’s Lidos in this blog post. I’m sure the odd one might slip through the net. I was inspired by a recent trip to London…where I took in a number of swims. It also prompted us to design a new ‘Swim London’ swimming cap. We have a comprehensive list of the UK’s Lidos HERE. This all came about and we originally put our ‘Lidos Guide’ page together to coincide with the launch of our Top Trumps-style UK Lidos card game. We’ll also list a number of swimming venues that we felt we’re lidos in the strictest sense.

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Aldershot Lido

A lot going on with the pool itself and lane swimming, 3 flumes, diving platform, kids pool, sand pit, picnic areas, shop/cafe… Looks like a good day out for the kids. Take a peek - CLICK HERE. (SW London).

Brockwell Lido

A stunning 1937 Grade II listed art deco building, with a 50m Olympic sized pool. Video footage of the pool & park - CLICK HERE. (Brixton, south London).

Charlton Lido

Is a 6 lane, 50m outdoor, heated pool. The centre also boasts a state of the art gym and tennis courts on site. The pool also has a decent sized terrace, for the all important sunbathing session post-swim…come summer. Video footage - CLICK HERE. (London)

Finchley Lido

Part of a leisure centre, the pool is open during the summer months. Plenty of space on the poolside and gardens. Only video I could find - CLICK HERE. (London).

Hampton Pool

36m open air pool heated year round! There’s also a kids pool and plenty of other facilities. Lengthy video with plenty of footage CLICK HERE. (London).

Hillingdon Lido

Has a 50m outdoor pool (generally open March - Oct), as well as lots of other state of the art facilities on site. View the lido - CLICK HERE. (Uxbridge).

London Fields Lido

50m, 4 lane swimming pool in London. They have the all-important sunbathing areas poolside and a nice little cafe, for post-swim refreshments. Video footage of the pool - CLICK HERE. (East London).

Oasis Sports Centre/Lido

In the heart of the West End. Offering outdoor and indoor swimming, as well as other sporting and recreational facilities (London). Virtual tour - CLICK HERE

Park Road Lido

A 50m outdoor, heated swimming pool, open all year round. Has some lovely grounds surrounding the pool for lunch, snacks, some sunbathing… Video footage of the pool - CLICK HERE. (north London).

Parliament Hill Lido

61 x 27m outdoor pool, not heated. A large pool, with other facilities, such as a sauna and cafe. Video of the facility - CLICK HERE. (north London).

Pools On The Park

Made up of a number of sports facilities, including an indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool. (Richmond, London).

Tooting Bec

Is a whopping 91.44m (100 yards) long and 30.18m (33 yards) wide! Built in 1906 and has kept much of it’s original charm and character. Video footage of the Lido - CLICK HERE. (South London).

ADDITIONAL SWIMMING LOCATIONS

BECKENHAM PLACE PARK SWIMMING LAKE

CANARY WHARF OPEN WATER SWIMMING

DENHAM LAKE

HAMPSTEAD HEATH PONDS

LONDON ROYAL DOCKS

SERPENTINE LIDO

WEST RESERVOIR CENTRE