Summer Swimming  

Lido opening times from 29 September 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026

The Lido opens at 7am everyday of the week, last entry at 12.30pm, and vacate water at 1pm, and leave the facility at 1.30pm.

Sauna

The Lido Sauna

The sauna is open during the winter season from Monday 29 September 2025 to 01 May 2026.

More information about how to buy tickets can be found in the Sauna section at Parliament Hill Lido

 LIDO Charges for 2024/25

Prices for swimming at the Lido are dependent on a wide range of factors; age, time of swim, duration of swim, and whether you wish to have a subscription (available for different durations - and can be combined with Pond swimming). The best place to check fow swimming and sauna prices is on the City of London website, wher you can also find more useful information and make donations.

Cold Water Swimming

Swimming in cold water can be hazardous. If you are new to it, or want to learn more about how to safely get the most out of it, read these wise words from Head Lifeguard and Senior Supervisor overseeing swimming on the Heath, Paul Jeal . HERE.

For other all other information on swimming on Hampstead Heath including details on season tickets, please visit the

City of London website. 

A bit of history

First opened in 1938 Parliament Hill Lido in north London is an unheated open air swimming pool, open to members of the public 365 days a year. Operated by the Corporation of London, the pool is 200 x 90 feet (61 m × 27 m). 

This site is run by the Parliament Hill Lido User Group (PHLUG). The group exists to celebrate those who swim at the Lido, to encourage active membership of the swimmer community, and to work with the Lido management team on all relevant Lido matters.