SUMMER SWIMMING

Summer  Sessional swimming returns Saturday 4 May

• Breakfast session: 7:00am – last entry 9:30am

• Morning session: 10:30am – last entry 1:00pm

• Afternoon session: 2:30pm – last entry 5:00pm

• Evening session*: 6:00pm – last entry 8:00pm

*Evening sessions are for adults (18+) only and do not take place on Tuesdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
Vacate water 30 minutes after last entry.

Bookings for Lido swimming will open on 20 May 2024. Group bookings are not taken and bookings will only be available up to 7 days in advance.

 LIDO Charges for 2023/24

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.

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.