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.
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