Hampstead Heath has 3 three open-air public swimming pools. The Men’s Pond, the Ladies’ Pond, the Mixed Pond.

The swimming ponds are internationally famous. The Men’s Pond and the Ladies’ Pond are unique in the United Kingdom in being the only life-guarded open-water swimming facilities open to the public every day of the year.

There is also the Lido,  a 60 x 27 metre uncovered swimming pool at Parliament Hill.

The Highgate Men’s Pond

Highgate, London NW3, access is via Millfield Lane, N6; Tel: 0207 485 4491

In the fenced enclosure nudity is popular the regulars. Out on the springboards and in the water, costumes are required.

No children under eight and those 8-15 only with an accompanying adult.

Opening Times: Every day of the year form dawn to dusk

Summer 7am-7.30pm/8.30pm, Winter: 7am/7.40am-2.15pm/4.45pm

Admission £2

The Kenwood Ladies’ Pond

Highgate, Phone: 020-7485 4491

The Ladies Pond is highest up the hill and benefits from being nearest to the natural springs in Kenwood it has by far the cleanest water. An expanse of sprawling foliage hides the ladies modesty.

Opening Times: Every day of the year from dawn to dusk

Summer 7am-7.30pm/8.30pm, Winter: 7am/7.40am-2.15pm/4.45pm

Admission £2

The Hampstead Mixed Pond

Opening Times: Every day of the year from dawn to dusk

Summer 7am-7.30pm/8.30pm, Winter: 7am/7.40am-2.15pm/4.45pm

Admission £2

Parliament Lido (also known as Hampstead Heath Lido)

Situated on the southern section of Hampstead Heath, below Parliament Hill, Parliament Hill Lido is a fantastic out door swimming pool. Benefitting from a recent £3 million refurbishment the 60 x 28 metres unheated pool is ideally located to cool you down if you’re all hot and bothered after a walk on the Heath.

Opening Times:

Admission: Early morning, evening & winter:
Adults £2
Under 16s & OAPs – Free – early morning only

Summer day ticket:  Adults – £4.30   Children  £2.70  Family £12.90

Getting There:

Underground:  Tuffnel Park Tube  or Belsize Park Tube

+ approximately 15 minute walk

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Regents Park is one of London’s most beautiful open spaces. . Situated in the north-western part of central London, the 166 hectare (410 acre) park is one of the Royal Parks of London and is mainly open parkland which enjoys a wide range of facilities and amenities including designed gardens, a lake, a boating area, sports pitches, and children’s playgrounds and London Zoo.

The south, east and most of the west side of the park are lined with elegant white stucco terraces of houses designed by John Nash. Running through the northern end of the park is the Regent’s Canal.

Brick Lane is a long street in the East End of London. It is in the heart of the Bangladeshi community, and the area affectionately known as Banglatown. It is one of the most vibrant areas of London.

In recent times it has become one of the trendiest areas of London.

The lane is lined with fantastic curry houses, hip boutiques and cool bars.

Brick Lane Market. Every Sunday there is a market located at the north end of the street.

Almost anything can be found at Brick Lane Market, from antique books to eight-track cartridge decks. For many years it hosted a stall selling nothing but rusty cog wheels. A large part of its charm is the possibility of such strange discoveries and it has always been popular with and much photographed by art students. Bargain hunters from across London also value it greatly.

Brick Lane Market runs from 8am to 2pm every Sunday.

Location: Brick Lane, London E1

Nearest underground stations: Aldgate Eaast (Distric Line) Liverpool Street (Central Line)

The Westfield Shopping Center is London’s newest and largest shopping mall. Located in Shepherds Bush, West London, Westfield is a stunning architectural masterpiece with over 275 shops from luxury fashion labels to high street favourites and over 50 places to eat and drink.

Location: Westfield, Ariel Way London W12 7GF

Opening Times:
Mon 10am – 9pm
Tues 10am – 9pm
Wed 10am – 9pm
Thurs 10am – 10pm
Fri 10am – 10pm
Sat 9am – 9pm
Sun 12pm – 6pm

Bank Holidays 10am – 8pm

Nearest Underground:
Four Underground stations provide easy access including:

Central Line: Shepherd’s Bush and White City
Hammersmith & City: Wood Lane and Shepherd’s Bush Market

Piccadilly Circus is one of London’s most famous landmarks and sightseeeing attractions. The junction of five busy streets in the centre of London, Piccadilly Circus is dominated by huge neon advertising signs. At its heart is a bronze fountain topped by a figure of a winged archer. The statue is popularly called Eros, the pagangod of love, but it was in fact designed in the 19th century as a symbol of Christian charity – a monument to Lord Shaftesbury, a philanthropist.

Piccadilly Circus is often wrongly spelt as Picadilly Circus or Picadily Circus

Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly Line)