Parliament Hill Fields Lido in London: photos, reviews

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Parliament Hill Fields Lido in London is a vibrant spot for water enthusiasts. With a spacious outdoor swimming pool, the facility guarantees safety with its lifeguard presence. Despite the pool being unheated, it's a refreshing escape for those looking to invigorate their senses at any time of the year. Visitors can take advantage of the changing rooms and showers for a comfortable experience. With an average Google rating of 4.4, it's clear that the lido is a beloved destination for both locals and tourists, offering a unique blend of entertainment and relaxation. Paid parking is available, making access easy for those driving in.

Features

Payment by credit card, Paid parking, Payment by debit card, NFC payment, Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance

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The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Lady Somerset Road Gospel Oak (Stop GW)

Bus stop 428 m walk

Grafton Terrace (Stop KU)

Bus stop 688 m walk

Glenhurst Avenue / Lissenden Gardens (Stop GE)

Bus stop 288 m walk

Swains Lane

Bus stop 639 m walk

4.3

based on 1,132 reviews

Google

4.4/5 1,068 reviews

Facebook

3.1/5 64 reviews

David Feller

Parliament Hill Fields Lido is one of London’s great treasures. My wife and I love coming here — the setting, the sheer size of the pool, the atmosphere. It has a timeless quality that transports you to another era and we always look forward to our swims. That is why our recent experience has been so disappointing. When booking online through Eventbrite, my wife accidentally selected a toddler ticket instead of a concession ticket for me (I’m over 60). We realised immediately — the swim was booked for the following Sunday and this mistake was noticed on the Monday. With nearly a week’s notice, it seemed obvious this could be put right. But there was no clear way of doing so. The phone number listed diverts to a voicemail about mobility scooters, emails went unanswered, and when we finally received a reply it simply stated that bookings cannot be amended. The suggestion was that we could try turning up speculatively, pay for parking, and hope to be admitted if there happened to be a no-show. In other words, despite having already paid, we would be gambling on entry. This strikes me as completely unreasonable. The Lido is not a private leisure business but part of Hampstead Heath, managed by the City of London Corporation in trust for the public. That role carries responsibilities — to ensure fair access, to treat the public with respect, and to operate with a degree of flexibility and care. Refusing to correct an obvious human error spotted immediately, and leaving visitors stranded without help, falls far short of that responsibility. We will continue to love the pool itself, but the organisation behind it needs to do much better.

Star Creek & Josh Creek

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.)

Senay Abit

Water is so cold. Changing rooms do not have doors!

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Parliament Hill Fields Lido in London

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