1 / 2Parliament Hill Fields Lido
📍 London, Greater London
Spacious 60m outdoor pool open 365 days a year, reaching around 17°C in summer. Poolside showers, electronic chip locker bracelets, and a well-regarded cafe serving fresh dishes. Spectator seating and morning sessions offer a quieter swim.
A spacious area with wonderfully dated architecture. I'd recommend coming here for a swim in the summer or in the winter if you fancy some cold swimming.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with confident swimmers aged 8 and up who enjoy the experience of outdoor pool swimming rather than a heated leisure centre. The 60m length gives children real space to swim properly, and the year-round access makes it viable across seasons.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Steven
a month ago
“A spacious area with wonderfully dated architecture. I'd recommend coming here for a swim in the summer or in the winter if you fancy some cold swimming.”
Llwydgog
10 months ago
“The perfect location for an outdoor swim in a 60m pool, with Life-guards, open 365 days! The summer water temperature is a refreshing 17°C, perfect both for well-being and exercise. The pool has long opening hours and, is large enough to enjoy a peaceful swim, especially during the morning sessions. Easy to access via public transport and, with a good café. Changing facilities are basic, but there are warm showers and clean lavatories. Overall: Highly recommend!”
Paul Bridges
a year ago
“Great experience over 2 sessions, a Sunday afternoon 2.30 session and a Wednesday eve 6pm session. Hot, sunny conditions obviously enhanced the experience. Plenty of space to sit/sunbathe, pool temp perfect for July. Good atmosphere from all who were using on both days. It has a bit of 1930's municipal building about it still and possibly some work required to the men's changing/toilets, but it has great character. Can't wait to go back,”
Star Creek & Josh Creek
7 months ago
“A massive steel swimming pool with a cafe and 4 showers poolside, at a reasonable price and plenty of space. To use a small locker to store your valuables, asked for a bracelet with an electronic chip, it's free. Most people simply leave their bags poolside in plain sight (instead of big lockers.)”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Parliament Hill Fields Lido is a 60m outdoor pool with distinctive 1930s municipal architecture set on Hampstead Heath. The pool operates year-round including winter cold-water swimming. Water temperature sits around 17°C at peak summer. Morning sessions are noticeably less crowded. Free electronic chip bracelets are available for small lockers. The on-site cafe is praised for fresh food and a welcoming atmosphere. Changing rooms are functional with warm showers.
