Boasting three gorgeous pools, Finchley Lido has something for everyone!
Did you know…Barnet residents aged under 8 swim for free and residents aged between 8-15 years swim for just £1 in any Swim for All, Swim for Family or Swim for Fitness session at their home centre Monday-Saturday if they have a valid Better Swimming Lessons membership or FAB Card. What’s more, we offer free swimming for carers all week with a valid Better Carers membership or FAB Card too.
Finchley's very own Lido is open throughout the summer months and is 25m in length.
The Lido will re-open from Saturday 17th May 2025.
The planned opening hours are as follows:
Term Time
Saturdays 12:00 - 16:00
Sundays 12:00 - 15:30
During school term time the outdoor pool will only be opened weekends - weather dependant 22 degrees and above. However during the May half term the lido will be open on the below dates and times - weather dependant.
Monday 26th May - 30th May 2025 from 12pm - 18:30
Summer holiday opening hours
The lido will be open daily from Monday 21st July - Sunday 7th September - weather dependant.
Weekdays 10:00 - 18:30
Weekends 10:00 - 16:00
Come down and enjoy our green space where you can sunbath and enjoy some light refreshments of cold drinks, ice cream and snacks from our snack hut run by Angel Cafe.
When booking the outdoor pool please visit our Better UK app and book Swim for All (Please note that your booking under Swim for All is for both outdoor and leisure pool use)
Swim for Fitness sessions (Adults only)
We will be re-introducing our swim for fitness sessions daily in the outdoor pool from the below dates:
Monday 2nd June - Friday 18th July 13:00 - 14:30
Monday 21st July - Friday 5th September 09:00 - 10:00
Simply head over to the Better UK app or go online and search for Swimming > Swim for Fitness > Choose your preferred day and look out for Swim for Fitness sessions located in the outdoor pool.
Finchley Lido's leisure pool is more than just a pool with a wave machine, water feature and rapid river all on offer.
Come down and enjoy a fun swim with all the family.
Finchley Lido boasts a 25m indoor pool divided into 6 lanes and featuring anti-wave lane ropes.
The main pool is easily accessible by step entry from each corner and we have a hoist that can be used upon request.
Enjoy your swim with abundant natural light from the windows above.