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
