Brockwell Lido

I have been a member since 2021. I love the community and it’s the only nearby leisure centre to me, but since joining the situation at the lido has gone from bad to worse. Fusion (lido service provider) are taking advantage of the community, running our local lido into the ground. The centre is dirty, smells of sewage, and there are flies all over the spa area. it is completely unhygienic & unsafe. In female locker rooms, only about half the lockers actually work. It is similar for the Men's. gym equipment is in dire straits, with people queuing to use the stair master and treadmills, as about 80% of gym equipment doesn't work. the spa is one of the dirtiest areas, and the steam room has only been operational about 50% of the time since 2021. the hydrotherapy pool has not been operational since 2022, and remains unclean/with dirty water lingering at the bottom (see photos taken June 25th). the pool reportedly has a leak, and is often very dirty. the situation at the lido is getting out of hand. it is a profitable centre but it is being run to the ground, at the detriment of our community and members. The staff are all amazing and hold the whole place together. It makes me sad that they have to work under pitiful conditions that could be avoided if the centre was run for the community, not profit.

Brockwell lido is so good. The pool is fresh and nice, sometimes the ducks come swimming. The gym is ok, however a lot of the equipment is broken so that’s why it gets 3 stars.

Lovely local lido that needs some investment in the facilities. Be warned the outdoor pool is not heated. The new sauna pods are a good addition. Changing rooms could be cleaned and wiped down more frequently. Pound coin need for lockers outside. Cafe onsite. Can buy tickets on the Fusion app in advance £8 for a 50min swim session.

Really amazing place, we went Sunday morning. It was fully booked but did not feel overcrowded however coffee queues is about 10 minutes minimum, and sadly they don’t serve pizzas until the afternoon session so if you get there in the morning, don’t queue up for a pizza at 11 am because you won’t get one. They had a 6/10 sausage roll that filled the gap though.

Great place for a swim outdoors. Great for if you’re wanting a cool plunge! Make sure to bring sliders or similar as because the pool is outside there is a lot of debris that gets stuck to your feet around the pool.

Poorly run gym and spa! The equipment is old, dirty and often unsafe. Machines broken for months and empty promises being made to paying members. The spa area is becoming a health hazard - broken sauna benches getting haphazardly fixed, flies buzzing around, dirty and knackered loungers, smell of drainage and it's just not getting cleaned enough. Absolutely filthy around the broken jacuzzi, broken soap dispensers in dirty shower cubicles. It could be such a lovely place to exercise and relax but, unfortunately, members across the board are getting increasingly frustrated for not being heard /taken seriously. The lido is a money making machine and the money isn't being invested back into the facilities.

The day I went was very busy but the kind lady on the reception desk let me in and said I could stay until 6pm. It was difficult to find a place to lie but eventually I found one on the decking. The pool was clean and fresh and the outside showers very hot. When I came out there was an italian ice cream van there so I had a very good time. Thank you to the kind lady in reception.

The bottom of the pool was a lil dirty but then again it was extremely busy so probably because of that. Staff were nice and there's plenty of space. Very good experience for the price paid.

A great respite from the London heat. I visited on a weekend and easily found parking on the street right by the lido. There was no queue and it was relatively painless to get through to the pool. I wasn't able to use a locker however as I only had a £2 coin and reception had no change to provide me with pound coins for the lockers. Luckily I hadn't brought much of value with me so I hopped in and kept an eye on my belongings. It was quite busy with it being a blazing hot day, people had obviously been there sunbathing on the concrete all day! The lanes didn't feel too busy though when I was in the pool swimming. The pool is not heated so it can be a bit chilly when you first get in until you've got used to it. It was a delightful swim, to be swimming outside in England felt very novelty! It was generally clean, but a few things did float by on my swim. The changing facilities aren't the best, with only one small communal female changing area, with just one cubicle for privacy. It would be nice if they had some cubicles by the side of the pool like the Charlton lido, but maybe they didn't feel they had the room. There is a cafe on site, which by the look of it you had to access from outside, but there is a window that serves snacks and drinks. The only seating option when you are pool side is the bare flat concrete, so make sure you have a couple of towels with you so that you can lie out, I also took some flip flops for when I was walking about as opposed to going barefoot. I would definitely recommend this lido and I'm sure I will visit again, although I have now discovered Charlton lido, which is a lot closer to my home. The Art Deco style at Brockwell is much more aesthetically pleasing though!

For someone who's lived down the road from Brockwell lido for 5 years it is a disgrace I've not visited sooner. During the glimpse of our heat wave I came here with a friend on a Friday. Surprisingly we got a space in the car park (we know this was pure luck!). The parking is (I think) 2 hours free but it's not very clear whether you have to make a note of that when paying, so we just paid everything... hope they are enjoying getting all that free money Mr Parking God. When we got there the queue was way out the door at about 30 people deep we didn't have to wait too long to get in though. Once in we headed for the lockers which are few(!) And are located outside. There's about 40 lockers for the 100 people there. We walked into the changing room...and quickly walked back out it's very open and smelly. Standard. The pool itself is wonderful and fresh and you don't feel like you're swimming on top of people which is nice (especially as half the pool was closed when we visited). There's a cafe/bar (which is slow serving but worth the wait). The flooring isn't great, you're laying on concrete, bring a squishy towel. Apart from that it's a decent day out for some sun and a swim. Be warned sitting near the deep in. The kids jumping in and dive bombing constantly becomes tiresome. The poor lifeguards, is all I felt for the next few days! They deserve a medal.

Just for the pool and cafe, haven't tried the gym yet: Pool: bottom was a bit full of algae but the water is nice. Obviously it is unheated so bear that in mind. Staff are very friendly Cafe: makes a rock solid breakfast. I particularly liked the poached eggs and the grilled mushrooms. They also do a nice porridge

Mixed feelings about my little local gym/ fitness place So you're probably are keen to know about the pool. Well, yes, its cold. And when it's hot outside, it looks as if the whole of south London has come to sunbathe with their kids. So i'm not much of a pool goer but I do love the gym and a few classes. The location is super duper: I get to cross leafy Brockwell Park as a warm up for my work outs. The gym has no power plates but is still quite luxurious with all the tellys and a jacuzzi with steam room and sauna (and its even clean enough for my OCD standards). As a student, i dont bother with a pricey membership because for me its only £7.50 a go with the gym (this includes the sauna and whatnot). That's pretty decent since you are technically working out in a refurbished art deco building that has a view over a park. i do enjoy the classes such as zumba and swiss ball but theyre all rubbishly managed with only 1 or 2 slots a week even if there are between 10 and 20 people on the waiting list for each class. So as a non-member ive only been able to squeeze into two of those slots once in my entire life. Also too many times ive turned up when they said they had space only to be sent back home because the teacher hasn't shown up/ the class is actually full/ the power isn't working.... Nevertheless I wouldn't do anything aside from my pilates class with Victoria on Saturday mornings (£10 for an hour) which is independently managed. There are also great classes such as abs and stretch and LBT with lesser demand. Once you're in, you have a great time.

The lido is pretty much the best thing about this end of Herne Hill. In the summer, you can swim, and in the winter, you can use the indoor gym and sauna. Not to mention that behind the building is a BMX track, and inside the building is the famous Lido Cafe. Great community hub, I run into my neighbours here all the time.

There are the insane few who, regardless of the weather still brave the freezing outdoor pool at the Brockwell Lido. For the less insane they have recently opened up a new and well equipped gym, spa, steam room and exercise studio which allow you to stay in shape without getting hyperthermia. The Brockwell Lido used to have the feel of a rather grotty park swimming pool. You would always dread the trip to the showers and loos at the end of a day basking in the sun by the pool edge. Now however, although the pool remains the same the facilities are clean and modern, making all the difference. So if it is a day of lying in the summer sun and going for the occasional splash in the water, or a refreshing and hardcore work out and morning swim, then the Brockwell Lido is in my opinion a great choice. It is full of character and the pool is huge enough to prevent you from bumping into every other person there.

Lovely lido situated in Brockwell park. It has been recently refurbished with decent facilities. Pool is not heated so it can be a little chilly. There are ample sun terraces for sunbathing and relaxation. There is a fitness club on the premises but I don't do fitness club! No proper cafe yet as it's being renovated which does seem strange considering it's peak season now. There are rudimentary coffee/tea and snacks being offered. But I did not try them.

Lido's - tres Art Deco darling. I didn't realise that they got these places still going: when I left Bristol, they were doing up the Clifton Lido REALLY BADLY. So, went to Brockwell Lido on a cold October evening we were visiting a friend who lived near the park thur. And the water was COLD, my friends didn't want to go in but we had packed all our stuff so took the plunge we did. It was absolutey freezing. But we warmed up pretty quick. Swimming in open air is pretty refreshing. And in such a sympathetic surround as well. It wasn't raining which I'm sure might have dampened (geddit?) my recollections. On the pricey side, I dont go swimming often but £5.50 or whatever is steep for me. Luckily we had my pal's membership card so we split the cost between us. If I ever got all middle class on yo' ass and moved to Herne Hill/East Dulwich/etc/etc I'd get a membership and go there quite a lot!

When I used to live in South London my friends and I used to head down here at the first sign of any sort of sunlight to spread our towels out, get our tan on and splash around in the water drawing lots of attention to ourselves (forgive us, we were only schoolgirls :) ) It's a really decent size lido meaning even on scorching hot days there is still plenty of space for all people from all walks of life yummy mummies with screaming babies, boisterous school kids and even serious swimmers. It's not too pricey and if you get a set of 10 vouchers it's only £40 (that's £4 per swim, a £1.20 discount for adults) which should see you nicely through the summer months

Diving into an outdoor pool at 6:30 in the morning makes you feel truly alive in London, sadly the pool is now closed for winter as of September 30th but a number of events are planned for the winter season including scuba diving courses so do keep an eye out for more information on the website. Full season ticket goes from £150 in May and June down to £45 in September. It gets progressively cheaper month by month from July. Concessions season ticket start at £105 and go down to £25 in September. Early swim only season ticket starts at £80 and goes down to £30 in September. They've got a voucher scheme this year - which is a good idea. 10 vouchers are £40. A single ticket adult swim is £5.20/£3.60 (conc). Early morning is £2.60/£2.30 (conc). Evening swim is £3/£2.50 (conc) They also have special child season tickets, child vouchers, OAP rates, family rates, family concession rates.

What else could explain the surge of attendance at leisure centres up and down the country in the first week of January but the most-resolved New Year's resolution of them all: get fit. I'm no gym bunny since taking up running a couple of years ago and finally dusting off the set of purple plastic dumb bells my parents bought for me from a car boot sale in 1999, but after a couple of months of ill health and the discovery that my local gym is friendly, not too expensive and most importantly doesn't tie you in to a contract, I thought it was time to give indoor training another shot. Since joining the newly built gym at Brockwell Lido at the end of December I've got a lot for my monthly fee - attending a whole heap of exercise classes, using the gym and spending time luxuriating in the spa area: sauna, steam room and hydrotherapy pool. I've especially enjoyed the rigours of spinning and Boxerfit, watching TV on the treadmill and soothing my aches and pains in the spa afterwards, and there are plenty more classes I'd like to try, with a new timetable starting tomorrow. Other great things about the membership are 1) you can cancel at any time between the 1st and 18th of the month so you're not tied in to 6 or 12 months (though there is a yearly option) and 2) you don't have to complete a gym induction. The instructors are happy to write a program for you and give you an induction if you want one, but if you've ever used a gym before it's nice not to have to. Brockwell Lido is part of Fusion, so you can use the facilities in Camberwell, East Dulwich and Peckham if you like, so swimming is possible even in the winter months. All in all I'm very pleased I've invested in the membership, even if it ends up only being for a few months until the park warms up a bit.

In the summer beautiful in the winter very, very cold!!! Nice place to go anytime of the week. Staff are very helpful, the facilities of the gym are fantastic, the health suite is prefect and you have free parking...! You can't ask for more!!

Fantastic outside pool and great little restaurant that serves simple but beautifully put together brunches and dinners. A must visit.

In a nice location but very pricey for what you get. Frequently very busy with a lot of damaged equipment

Many a happy Summers afternoon can be spent in this huge pool. A healthy mix of local yummy mummys and their sproglets together with the poseurs and loafers and splashers and le soleil worshippers. Its ok y'know!

This is more about the gym which is open all year, as opposed to the pool which is only open in the summer...and when the pump works :( For the fee (not much off a regualr branded gym at around £50pm) the facilities are either average or very good depending on your expectations. Alot of kit that could do with some TLC. No free towels. Tardy staff missing early openings. Great place all considered though. Local vibe and sense of community dominates it. If they could just polish up the customer service it would be excellent.