Are changing rooms available at outdoor swimming venues and lidos? Where can I leave my belongings?

Yes, all venues offering outdoor swimming have changing facilities, though the type and layout vary by location. Facilities include indoor male and female changing rooms, accessible options, poolside cubicles, and showers.

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll find at each venue:

Charlton Lido and Lifestyle Club: Indoor male and female changing rooms with showers are available, along with outdoor changing cubicles and showers near the shallow end of the pool.

Lockers are available and operate using a token system. To get a token, use a contactless debit/credit card or smartphone at the machine in reception for 30p. Please note that tokens are non-refundable and must be purchased each time you wish to use a locker.

Finchley Lido Leisure Centre: A mixed changing village and family changing area are available poolside, with showers provided. Separate male and female changing rooms are also available for gym and studio users.

Hillingdon Sports & Leisure Complex: Indoor male and female changing rooms with showers are available, as well as outdoor changing cubicles, showers for swimmers and lockers.

Jesus Green Lido: Male, female and accessible changing facilities are available, with showers provided. Lockers are available too.

Lee Valley White Water Centre: Indoor male and female changing rooms with showers are available.

London Fields Lido: Male, female and accessible changing facilities are available, with showers provided.

Oasis Sports Centre: Indoor male and female changing rooms with showers are available, along with a small outdoor changing area with cubicles and showers. Plenty of lockers available.

Riverside Park and Pools: A changing village is available, with showers located poolside.

Stanborough Park Water Sports Centre: Male, female and accessible changing facilities are available, with showers provided.

A non-secure bag drop area will be available outside, so if you are planning to bring belongings, consider a waterproof bag to store your essentials and avoid bringing any valuable items.

West Reservoir Centre: Due to ongoing developments at the centre, an open indoor changing area and toilets are available, along with an outdoor changing space for swimmers. Two cold outdoor rinse-off showers are also provided. Swimmers are encouraged to arrive ready to swim where possible and use changing robes or towels when changing.

Pools on the Park: Customers attending both Swim for Fitness and Swim for All sessions have access to the indoor changing facilities.

Debdale Outdoor Centre: Changing facilities and lockers are available for customers using the outdoor swimming and lido facilities. Lockers are padlock-only; you may bring your own or we have them available to purchase at reception.

Wycombe Rye Lido & Gym: Lido users have access to individual changing cubicles and a large group changing area. Adult-only male and female open changing rooms are also available.

Woodstock Open Air Pool: Male, female and disabled changing rooms are available, plus lockers for your belongings at Woodstock Open Air Pool