London Fields Lido in Hackney

It's Hackney's true gem and one of the reasons I'm so glad to live in London!

Hi London Fields Lido...... I just popped in to say hi. I now live in the Midlands, but I was born in Dalston. As kids, the Lido was one of our favouritist places to go to. We would pay our pennies to go in, get our ticket and run to the little changing rooms with their wooden doors, on pool side to get changed, it was a race as to who could get changed first. Although I don't know why because the boys would always win, running and jumping in splashing us girls and making us scream because it was so cold! I'm not joking when I say that water was at least -10⁰ 😅 how none of us were hyperthermic when we got out I don't know? You never saw the adults in there, or at least not for long. They weren't stupid.. 🤣😂🤣 Some of my happiest childhood memories were made in that pool, that park and that swing park... on the highest slide, that most definitely wouldn't be legal these days! It was incredible.. I'm 58 now and I'm talking about 48 years ago at least lol. I still have the scars on my knees from the scratchy sharp floor of the pool, it was like walking on Artex is was so sharp .. I'm sure there would have been tons of kids who lost skin on that stuff.. 😂🤣 Anyway, I just wanted to say.. I'm so glad such an icon is still going strong, I'm sure it's been difficult staying afloat.. 🤣😂🤣 sorry, no pun intended.. maybe next time I come home, I'll come for a splash around and come and check out your snazzy hot showers, such luxury, lol. And bring the grandkiddlies to. ... Have you changed that horrid pool floor? I don't want them scraping their knees lol ... 😉😘 xx

First time here and overall a fantastic experience! Pool is a bit chilly for me but everyone seems enjoying the fresh air and absolutely clean water. Would highly recommend

Great place to visit for swimming. The pool is heated. Also, it is great to bring kids on the playground.

Best pool in London by far super clean water 🌊 a bit chilly first few lengths . changing rooms showers all top class regards gino.see you tomorrow

Really love this pool. 50m open air. Good opening times. Great Find.

Amazing pool, if there was a steam room and sauna this would have been the best

Nice, clean place but the water was freezing. We had to leave after a few laps :c

The pool is lovely. But what ever you do do not order any food from the cafe. I ordered a cheese toastie and waited 30 minutes for a toastie whilst the girl stood making bagels to put in the fridge. The 3 girls behind the counter all teenagers with not a clue. So rude no customer service no sorry for the wait. I asked for my money back they refused never again. One girl told me I hadn’t waited half an hour when I had the transaction on my phone and she wasn’t even in the cafe when I ordered vile customer service. Laughed in my face as well absolutely disgraceful. I had ordered 2 bagels also which she had served me 20 minutes before the toastie so just stood there waiting for my child’s sandwich. The pool itself is lovely if defo go again but won’t be eating or buying a drink there

It was my first visit this week. I've been wanting to come for over a year and finally made it and so happy I did. What a gorgeous oasis here in East London. Super friendly staff who work hard to keep everyone safe and feel welcomed. Looking forward to my next visit.

The -2 stars is really just for the lifeguard who was on duty in the tower between 16:30-17 on 12th of Aug, aka hottest day of the year. This guy (or gal) sat there staring out into space while 3 youths jumped into the middle of the fast lap lane, standing there as if it were their own family pool, with no regard for the dozens of people swimming in that lane that they were actively blocking. They proceed to have some chats and hang out there until someone yells at them in the lane to get out (thank God) and then eventually after a few minutes, walks into the next lane over. Whoever was on duty needs to get retrained on what their job entails, which definitely includes telling these kids to get out, especially when it's happening just beside him/her. The pool would also benefit from having some signs that say "do not enter" along the sides, which, while many would consider common sense, apparently isn't when it's a hot day.

The enclosed Lido is a world of its own--water, tilestones, and sky, the same trees as on the Fields, but no suggestion of grass. Many swimmers are regulars; the system works well; there are lanes and a zone for children and families.

Nice for a swim but £12 for a sunbathe on the concrete ground with no space isn’t acceptable. Facilities were very dirty and there was a shout off between the receptionist and a customer.

London Fields lido is a vibrant and welcoming spot, especially on hot days. This area of the park is popular with families and often bustling with kids, making it a lively and energetic place to visit. The expansive green space is perfect for picnics, games, and letting the little ones run around freely. The park’s layout offers plenty of room to spread out, and the open spaces are ideal for enjoying a sunny day. There are several playgrounds and water features that are especially appealing to children, which adds to the lively atmosphere. While the area can get quite busy, the energy and activity make it a fun and engaging place for families. For those seeking a more relaxed experience, the park still provides ample spots to enjoy some downtime. Bring a blanket and some refreshments, and you can find a cozy corner to unwind while soaking up the sun. The well-maintained green areas and facilities make it a pleasant environment for all visitors. Overall, London Fields West Side is a great choice for a sunny day out, particularly if you enjoy a lively atmosphere with plenty of family-friendly activities. It’s a fantastic spot to experience the vibrant community life of East London while enjoying the outdoors.

First time here. No mention that I need to bring coins to use the locker. Ended up buying a locker token that I’ll never use again. Emailed me after booking but no barcode in the email so had to spend 4 minutes in line. Disappointing.

Amazing place to be ***** 👌 staff amazing, busy but everyone on point. Doing there job well. Thank you for looking after as and keeping as save 💯

Great place and vibe. Clean. Of course super busy when it’s hot. Sometimes they have weird entrance values. Ie when it was busy they let you in without booking. Then later not busy you need a booking. Also they really should do some bands when entering. As you can stay there all day long and others miss out. 3 hrs or something more than enough for example.

Nice staff, well organized, hot showers, clean facilities, a great local place to swim in the summer!

Great place to swim. Lovely pool.

The staff are on a bizarre power trip and constantly looking to control every single thing you do for their own satisfaction. Don’t waste your time.

Lovely Lido for a swim. Calm in the centre of London which is a treat. Very clean, staff lovely and a good price. Easy to get to from lots of places in London.

Excellent when the sun is shining. It's a big pool so be prepared.

Really nice open pool. Go anytime of the year. Be brave. Live long.

I contacted Better Health to cancel my membership due to the inability of using their facilities that are closest to me during the summer. My main interest is in swimming for fitness, but the lido gets overwhelmed with customers looking to enjoy the summer weather. Unfortunately, I was met with utter contempt and indifference by the customer support team, not even giving me the option to suspend my membership until the end of summer, which means I had to pay for a month for nothing... In reply to the reply from the business below: that is absolutely false, I contacted the London Fields Lido team first and was told to contact Better Health. Also, rich thing to suggest when your account literally has a Better Health logo as its profile picture - if you are not directly part of the organization, then you are certainly inducing customers in error.

Soo beautiful and organised, but very busy on a hot day, still very enjoyable, good people and great prices

Lovely place for an outdoor swim. Although it's heated, it is on the cold side. Nice that it's a saltwater pool.

I made an appointment.. Thinking that was to make sure there was enough space to swim… But no, it was packed over capacity. No room to swim, no lockers left and they had run out of tokens anyway. People just standing in the lanes chatting. Couldn’t swim so that makes sense. It was an absolutely hideous experience.

absolutely ridiculous. the weekend is always fully booked out 1-2 days ahead minimum. i live locally, have kids and never get to use the facility. i recognise there is high demand, but they need a better system. i doubt that all the people who book 3-5 days ahead of time turn up, but then the system just says ‘not available’ for the whole day. It’s so frustrating later Edit: When I called Better they said no ‘walk-ins’, please update them.

Online ooking system seems to be working smoothly, if a tad confusing for the myriad options. Hot water showers were too hot for summer but hey, nice they were hot! Managed to find a spot to sunbathe and it wasn't too packed for a gentle swim.

Excellent lido to go for either a relaxed dip or a more ambitious swim. Facilities are well run and clean.

Wonderful! I go there weekly - the staff are kind, the premises are big and clean and the lido is a delight in the four seasons of the year.

Such a nice swimming spot. I like that it's open so late

Wonderful heated pool for a bit of outdoor swimming. The lady at the coffee shop is great as well :)

Superb venue, super friendly staff, excellent facilities and hot toasties served with a ginger smile

Too many people in a little space

It's an amazing place with lots and lots of different variety foods, social hub E.T.C at the Neighbouring Broadway Market.... :)

Fantastic! Despite the rain the kids and I had a great time. Very efficient booking system and clean changing rooms.

One of the best places in london

The beginner swim Doctor class was is not ideal for beginners and shouldn’t be advertised for beginners. I did not enjoy this compared to previous swim classes I’ve taken in the past.

First visit here and loved it. Lovely staff to meet you at the reception and guide you through as we told them it's our first time. Changing rooms outside and inside, same for the showers. The pool temperature was a bit chilly for us but having a hot shower near by helped us out. Lovely place for families. Definitely coming again and again.

A pretty nice 50m outdoor heated pool. Indoor and outdoor changing facilities are available. Lockers work with any pound coin (returnable). Not a huge changing room/showers but did the job and there are plenty outside. You’re not allowed outdoor shoes past the reception area but there are sofas where you can take them off and put them back on. There are hair dryers too if you need them. Lots of lanes in the pool with enough space to overtake others if need be. The shallow end is really very shallow so I often found my arms touching the bottom as I swam which was a little annoying when I was trying to sprint. As with any outdoor pool, it wasn’t 100% clean which was slightly off-putting when I took the odd accidental gulp of water, but I’m still alive! That’s why I’ve knocked a star. Will try and visit again when the weather’s a bit warmer and see how busy it ends up being! — EDIT May 2024: I think I must’ve gone on a windy day where things were blown into the pool. I’ve been back 3 times since then and it has been very clean for an outdoor pool so I’ve added a star! I’ve been in warmer weather and it does get quite busy and some people don’t understand lane etiquette but the life guards sometimes stop people to remind them. Would definitely recommend!

Lovely pool and great facilities. This is now going to be one of my regular pools

Great pool, clean, easy to book and 50M

Whether the weather is grey or sunny the pool comfortably envelopes you for a wonderful swim.

This is the worst place I've ever been to. Feels like a prison sentence.

Beautiful lido but very often extremly busy in spite of wide lanes. Mixed feelings

Loved it. Such a great place to swim. Heated outside pool, friendly staff and impecable premises. The environment was lovely with many locals and people of all ages just enjoying a good swim. Keep it up guys!

Such a nice way to unwind after work, nice facilities, helpful staff, appreciate the bike pump and great capacity for locking up bikes. Only downside is that it gets busy, but that's because it's a great lido! Thanks 😊 Recently visited and it was super busy as usual but still worth swimming in the sun!

Lovely outdoor pool with hot showers and deposit based lockers. Was there only for the annual swimathon when it tipped down. Really needs an outside covered zone, else watchers get soaked.

Really clean, kind staff, warm pool.

Had a brilliant swim here. Pool temperature was ok as long as you keep moving but the changing rooms are so clean and warm and the showers are lovely and hot. Will definitely come back for another swim here!

Loved it! Great all round. Temp of water perfect.

Brought here by my life long pal who lives down the road. Fantastic amenity.

Good outdoor swimming pool at affordable price

Best 50m outdoor pool in London

I wandered lonely as a homeless fish Until this wonderful lido granted my splish

Great pool just amazing place go relax. Staff great customer service thanks 💯

Beautiful park to walk around, take the children, play sports.

This place is very good, it has everything

I loved it. It's overpriced for a pool, but all London pools are so I prefer one that is clean and in the open air.

It's a clean pool close to my house. I haven't had any problems so far.

"Very good looking outdoor pool. I may plan too go there one summer. But I just looked around it On my first visit just to see if it was up too speed on what I consider a good afternoon out."!

I have been to London Fields Lido for years. This pool is amazing and also the staff and the customers. Yesterday I lost a necklace which was very precious to me and all staff and customers helped me find it (turns out it fell off my neck in the pool!). Know that if you go swimming there, you’re in very very good hands in many aspects!

Great facilities, lovely staff. Henry is an excellent coach, helped me become a confident swimmer from an absolute beginner. Highly recommended.

Great outdoor heated pool. Gets kinda busy, so you need to book.

This is a one off..super 50 metre pool..excellent staff and reception area..heated outdoor pool.a wonderfull winter experience..mainly for the more experienced swimmer

It's a wonderful, spacious, safe place where everything has been considered, where you can spend your whole day and have a good time with your children.

Best Lido in London. Heated all year round. 50m.

WOW, open a swimming pool ! Excellent quality environment for everyone.

Great pool, busy, but the double lanes flowed well with everyone working at the right pace for where they put themselves. Good fresh water with little chlorine taste, much better to be outside in the fresh air even on a winters day while it’s windy and spitting with rain. Changing rooms are very clean and tidy, but the shower pressure is very low. £1 coin needed for the lockers, you get it back when you open it.

Clean 50m HEATED outdoor pool. Proper changing rooms, spacious lockers, individual changing cubicles, inside and outside. Hot clean showers, hair driers, swimwear spinner. Disabled access friendly. Lovely atmosphere. Excellent opening hours. Hot drinks near the entrance.

great place to do laps outdoors in a 50m pool in London. proper old school

One of my favorite places in London, I swim there twice a week. My only "but", more could be done about ensuring bike safety at their available bike parking space. Today my bicycle has been "ravaged", half of it has been stolen. This seems to be happening very often at their premises. I know this is a difficult one, it's a London epidemic really. A bold idea ... hiring security for the hours when is dark ?

Just heaven! So beautiful, great atmosphere, pleasant temperature (year around). Just love it

Loved this place, perfect water temperature and a decent price for an outdoor swim.

Where else would you go for a swim on a hot day in Hackney?

I've swum in pools all over London, both indoors and outdoors, and I have to say that London Fields is right up there with the best. What you've got is a clean, spacious 50m pool with well sized lanes populated by people who really want to swim. Beyond this the changing rooms are clean and spacious. In fact the whole facility feels well looked after. Parking is a bit of a pain but there's plenty of space to park a bike and you can always walk. There's also a hole-in-the-wall cafe providing much needed post-swim refreshment. Quite simply if you enjoy swimming then you'll love London Fields. There's nothing quite like swimming in the open air, with the sun on your back, in water that isn't either freezing cold or full of eels. I just wish that I lived closer.

The prettiest, most atmospheric lido in London. Heated, too!

Love this place, very clean and well looked after

Heated but rainy weather makes it a bust

Best pool, lovely staff, great energy every day, superb mornings swimming in the heat at sunrise, or with steams in the cold mornings, really lucky to be able to swim here everyday! Thank you for taking care of us each day, you make our lives better! ❤️ ❤️🏊‍♂️❤️❤️🏊‍♂️❤️❤️🏊‍♂️❤️

Love this place. The pool it's amazing and the stuff are top

arrive early can be very busy and needs more attention to cleaning certain areas especially changing rooms and toilet areas

Love this place, being coming here twice a week for the last couple of months and it’s my favourite. Swimming outside is great, super clean and heated to a good amount, and so lovely to see the sky and the birds.

A nice pool for a sunny swim. You need to bring a pound for the lockers and it’s best to book online during busy summer periods.

Great pool, clean facilities. Where to wear shoes and where not can get a bit confusing. Very busy, so pre-booking recommended

Outdoor swimming pool/open air lido. Heated. Usually open until 9pm. Very busy in the summer, especially at weekends.

Staying in the Historic District Suites was like stepping into a bygone era. The suites were elegantly furnished, capturing the essence of the city's history. The staff's knowledge of the local landmarks was impressive. The central location made it easy to explore the historic sites on foot. We felt like we were part of the city's story. A memorable and enriching experience.

I went here for first time today and it's really lovely. Staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful in explaining things and getting me started - thanks David! The pool is really great - beautiful to be able to swim and see trees. The changing facilities were small but really well designed so didn't feel squashed. The only thing that could be improved was the showers, you can't change the temperature, but that's a minor quibble given how fantastic this place is.

This is such a lovely place. The pool is well looked after and has many life guards working to keep us safe. The staff here a very nice and helpful too. The park outside is also very lovely

The only sliver of water in this area. For that reason alone 5 stars.

Urban Jungle is a playground extravaganza! The variety of play structures is sure to keep kids entertained for hours. The splash pad is a refreshing bonus on hot days, and the shaded seating areas are great for parents to relax. It's a must-visit for families with young children.

Urban Oasis lives up to its name! It's a beautifully designed park with a mix of lush greenery and modern art installations. The play structures are unique and engaging, making it a hit with kids. The café on site serves excellent coffee, and the free Wi-Fi is a bonus for remote workers.

Well organised pool but a little crowded

A lovely venue for a swim a little bit busy but a good atmosphere. I am disabled but the staff there are very helpful I have to say a special thanks to the general manager Raph, I arrived at 6:30 this morning by 6:45 he had already helped me three times! A wonderful way to start a day thank you.

Wonderful .Great staff, and pool.

lovely! water was clean. had a great time!

50m heated outdoor pool, £5.70 for non-member/1 hour session. The pool is 1m at shallow end and stays pretty shallow until 25-35m mark so good for family swimming but a bit difficult if your tumble turn is a bit rubbish like mine 😂. You have to take outdoor shoes off at the entrance so don't forget your flipflops and your £1 for the lockers. Went on a Monday at 11am and was super chill but imagine it's mental at the weekends/when it's a hot day.

Keep this place a secret too good to share ...

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