Parliament Hill Fields Lido

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!

An amazing place to visit and swim or to just go for lunch. Beautiful setting and Friendly staff. The lido cafe is brilliant with so many fresh and yummy dishes.

First time visiting today. Booked the 10:30-1:30 session. Everyone must be out by 1:30. Some people did arrive without tickets and had to wait until 11:30/12 to see if they could get in. Plenty of space to hang out & relax. Loved the ‘free swimming’ section and it wasn’t all just lanes. They have an open swim no booking required 7am - 9am and some weekday evenings 6pm - 8pm.

I visited this Lido for the first time with my little child and we loved it. The swimming pool is huge and it's divided into 3 parts depending on person's swimming experience (experienced, less experienced and people aged over 6 years). There's also a separate puddling pool for under 5s. It's a really nice place, I'm glad I found it.

Parliament Hill Lido has a way of making space feel generous. At sixty metres end to end, old-school long enough for seasoned swimmers to settle into a proper rhythm, it still never feels crowded, even on a sunny Saturday when families, breast-strokers and front-crawl die-hards all share the water. There’s room for children to splash by the shallow rail, lane markers for anyone chasing split times, and acres of sky overhead that remind you Hampstead Heath is only ever half-tamed. Post-swim, the poolside café does an honest flat white and a bacon bap, though prices can feel keener than the water on an April morning. Happily, nobody blinks if you arrive with your own sandwiches; the grassy terraces positively invite a picnic blanket. Bring a thermos, linger, and let the bustle of the city fade into distant hum. Parliament Hill rewards those who treat it less as a quick dip and more as a small escape.

Large enough swimming pool, great for family time. You have to book on peak days e.g., during the summer, otherwise you won't be let in. Quite affordable per person. The bathrooms and toilets are too old and not that hygienic.

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,

Lovely lido for kids especially in hot weather. Visited today and arrived at 17:00 as google said it closes at 21:00pm. Was told abruptly by an English staff member in yellow T-shirt to get out as it was closed. Not very friendly or polite especially In front of children! We only went at this time as google stated opening hours and that it closes at 21:00