Lidos

Yes, we strongly advise you book your session in advance during the summer months (June-September) this is to avoid disappointment and prevent over crowding the pool.

You can book via the BetterUK app where you must select Charlton Lido and Lifestyle club as the preferred home club or you can book online via the website.

Swim For Fitness session are for a duration of 50 minutes.

Swim For All & Toddler Splash sessions are for 60 minutes.

During the busy summer months (June–September), we operate a booking system to ensure everyone gets the chance to enjoy the pool. Sessions must be pre-booked in advance as capacity is limited and the pool can get extremely busy—so book early to avoid disappointment!

Reserve your timeslot online or via the Better UK app, selecting Charlton Lido as your preferred club.

Walk-in sessions are subject to availability, so to guarantee your swim, we strongly recommend booking ahead.

No deck chairs, tents or large inflatables are allowed to be taken through to the poolside - however, small floats are allowed. 

There is no cafe at the venue but we do have a convenient corner in our reception area which sell snacks, cold refreshments, hot drinks and yummy ice cream when you feel thirsty and in need of a pick me up snack.

Members can book as many sessions for themselves as they like for no extra cost. Booking someone on your membership for a swim for fitness session is strictly not allowed and can result in the membership being cancelled.

Non-members can choose to book multiple swim session every 50 minutes -they will just pay for single entrys for each swim they book.

The daily water temperature ranges between 22 degrees to 28 degrees, depending on if the sun is out in full ray.

Charlton Lido offers convenient facilities to make your visit comfortable. We have indoor male and female changing rooms with showers, as well as outdoor cubicles and showers located near the shallow end for swimmers who prefer to change outside.

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

The costs are:

• Adult - £11.50
• Child 3 -15 years - £5.50
• Senior - 60+ £5.50
• Children 2.5 and under - Free
• Greenwich One Card - £9.50
• Flex Member - £9.50

Yes — children can attend Swim for All sessions.

Please note:

Swim for Fitness sessions are lane swimming only.
Competent children aged 11 and over may attend but must remain in a lane throughout the session.

We also offer Toddler Splash sessions in the teaching pool, designed for children under 8 years old.
These sessions provide a safe, fun environment for younger swimmers.
For further details on supervision, competency requirements, and pool rules, please refer to our Swim Safety guidelines.

https://www.better.org.uk/legal-policies/terms/activity-terms

Last entry is 50 minutes before the pool closes. We ask that you arrive on time for the beginning of your session (no earlier or later). Out of consideration for fellow swimmers, you may be refused entry to your booked session if you are more than 10 minutes late.

Towels are not available for hire at Charlton Lido and Lifestyle Club.
However, you can purchase a towel at reception for £10.

We have a large range of speedo swimming accessories at reception where you can buy things from googles, swimming costumes and shorts as well as nose clips, earbuds, swimming caps and kids arm bands.

Please speak to a member of staff at reception or poolside to check whether anything has been handed in.

Parking is available for £1 per hour. You can use Ringo or APCOA Parking to pay for your parking - Ringo Location 15518

You can also park on the street/road which is free.

Yes, sessions still go ahead during the rain as lets face it you are going to get wet anyway! Sessions are only cancelled in dangerous weather conditions such as thunder and lightning, storms, snow and serious fog as swimmers are less visible to our lifeguards.

No, we do not have gender-specific sessions. 

Unfortunately, we do not allow spectators at Charlton Lido and Lifestyle Club. Everyone who enters the facility must pay the standard admission price, whether they are swimming or just watching.