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Is Hampstead Lido heated?

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Asked by: Lina Garcia

The Lido is not heated. We regularly tweet the water temperature at the Lido on Twitter .

Is London Fields Lido heated?

London Fields Lido is a 50m, heated (25c), outdoor pool, open whatever the weather. The lido is in the north-west corner of London Fields Park and is run by Better, a charitable social enterprise.

Should you wear a wetsuit in a lido?

Should I wear a wetsuit when swimming in a lido? Most lidos are open all year round, so some swimmers opt to wear a wetsuit when swimming in their local lido in winter months, however often this is purely down to personal preference. If you need help choosing, see our round-up of the best wetsuits.

Is Serpentine lido heated?

The heated pool is open all year round, so you don’t need a heatwave to enjoy the swim. London Fields introduced floodlights to the pool in 2014, so the lido is open daily from 6.30am to 9pm, all year round.

What is the water temperature at Parliament Hill Lido?

Hampstead Heath on Twitter: “Water temperature of the Lido and Ponds today is 18° C 🌧️” / Twitter.

What is the difference between a lido and a swimming pool?

The key difference between lidos and outdoor pools is that a lido tends to be near a body of water, e.g. a beach or sea.

Is Crouch End lido heated?

On busy weekends and during holiday periods, separate sessions for lane and fun swimming operate at Crouch End’s 50-metre lido, which is heated and dates from 1926. Now run by Fusion Lifestyle, there are diving areas, a children’s pool, grassy slopes for sunbathing and a cafeteria.

What should I wear to lido swimming?

Wear neoprene booties and gloves



As the temperature starts to drop, it will be your extremities that notice and suffer from this first. Keep them toasty with gloves and boots and this will keep your winter lido swims much more pleasant.

What temperature can you swim without a wetsuit?

21 DEGREES PLUS: Warm



On the plus side, some of you will be able to spend hours swimming without a wetsuit.

What temperature do you not need a wetsuit?

77-degrees Fahrenheit

A Simple Wetsuit Temperature Guide



If the water temperature is 77-degrees Fahrenheit or 25-degree Celsius, you don’t need a wetsuit.

How cold are Hampstead Ponds?

Hampstead Heath on Twitter: “Today’s water temperatures are: Ladies’ Pond 6 degrees C, Men’s Pond 6.5 degrees C and Lido 8 degrees C.

How cold does Parliament Hill Lido get?

Back in reality in London the temperature at the lido is hovering around 11-12’C. Swimming in unheated waters under blue skies gives the biggest high, the rosiest glow and the most euphoric feelings, but it also heralds cold hands, even colder feet and the battle to get warm and get dressed as fast as possible.

Is Parliament Hill pool heated?

The Lido is not heated. We regularly tweet the water temperature at the Lido on Twitter .

Is Gospel Oak lido heated?

First opened in 1938 Parliament Hill Lido in north London is an unheated open air swimming pool, open to members of the public 365 days a year. Operated by the Corporation of London, the pool is 200 x 90 feet (61 m × 27 m).

Where can I swim on a hot day in London?

10 best wild swimming spots in or around London

  • Parliament Hill Lido, Hampstead Heath. …
  • Hampstead Ponds, Hampstead Heath. …
  • Serpentine Lido, Hyde Park. …
  • Brockwell Lido, Herne Hill. …
  • River Wey, Surrey. …
  • Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. …
  • Frensham Great Pond, Surrey. …
  • Tooting Bec Lido, Tooting.