In their own words, hear about what makes the Lido so special from our customers and staff.
Swim For Fitness
If you’re looking for a low-impact way to get fit and healthy, swimming could be the perfect choice. Our Swim for Fitness sessions take place in slow, medium and fast lanes - available to suit all speeds and needs to ensure you get the most out of your swim. Additional fitness swimming equipment including goggles, swimwear and swimming aids are available to purchase at reception.
Swim For All
Our Swim For All sessions are a great way to enjoy a more relaxed swim with friends or family. Sessions are available every day of the week.
- Monday 10.00 - 18.00
- Tuesday 10.00 - 17.00
- Wednesday 10.00 - 18.00
- Thursday 10.00 - 17.00
- Friday 10.00 - 17.00
- Saturday 11.00-18.00
- Sunday 9.00 - 17.00
Adult Swimming Lessons
Whether you are getting in the pool for the first time or refreshing and improving your swimming skills, our resident Swim Doctors are on hand for adult swimming lessons and classes. Find out more about our swimming lessons for adults and children below.
Getting Started with Outdoor Swimming
To ensure you get the most out of your swim at London Fields Lido, here are a few tips to help you prepare for the pool:
- Pre Cleanse - please help us to keep your pool clean by following our Swim Hygiene guidelines by showering and using the toilet facilities before you swim.
- Respect Others - people of different standards and abilities will use the pool. Please respect their right to enjoy their swim.
- Choose your speed - choose your lane using the fast, medium and slow signs and by watching those already swimming. Before pushing off at each turn, check to see if anyone faster is approaching.
- Be mindful of direction- please follow the directional signs and move across to the appropriate side of the lane for each length.
- Think of space- try and leave at least 5 metres between yourself and another swimmer and if it’s possible to see a pace clock, then a 5 second gap is just as good.
- Pick your strokes - wide stokes such as butterfly and breaststroke should be avoided when the lanes become busy. If you change to a slower stroke as part of your session, think about moving lanes.
- Use equipment – fitness swimming training equipment, such as fins and hand paddles, is permitted at the discretion of the lifeguard and based on capacity. Snorkels can be used in conjunction with conventional swimming goggles.
- Take time to rest - whether stopping for a rest or catching your breath after completing your swim, please be mindful that others using the lane will want to keep on swimming without stopping
- Share- celebrate your achievements and share your swimming stories with us on social media using #betterswimming, we’d love to hear them!