London Fields Lido

Location

London
United Kingdom
51° 32' 33.4176" N, 0° 3' 41.9076" W
GB
General info: 

The London Fields Lido is a 50 meters Olympic size, heated outdoor swimming pool open all year round and located in Hackney, central London. This is the only heated outdoor swimming pool in London and has a lane swimming available all day. Besides, it offers swimming lessons for children and adults, advice and instruction for members and non members during their swim fit sessions.

During your brake you can drink a cup of coffee in the pool`s café or take a walk in the park near the pool.

Getting there: 

The Underground
Bethnal Green (Central Line) followed by a short bus ride to Mare Street
Highbury and Islington (Victoria Line) and catch a 277 bus to Graham Road
Liverpool Street and take a 242 to Graham Road
Angel Islington (Northern Line) and take the 38 to Graham Road

London Buses
There are ample Bus Routes that go to Mare Street (the main north-south route) which is less than 5 minutes walk away from the east side of the park: Route 30, 48, 55, 106, 236, 254, 277 and D6.

Costs: 

Adults (age 16 and over): £ 4.50
Juniors (age 15 and under): £ 2.70

Opening time:
7/8 am – 9 pm

Interesting places nearby

At the border of the hight of Hautes Fagnes is teh little alpine ski centre of Ovifat situated. The ski centre offers 3 slopes with 3 lifts.

Nax, Balcony of the Sky, is located in Valais overlooking the gate to Val d'Hérens, a side valley to the Rhone-Valley. This charming mountain village is only 20 minutes from Sion, the picturesque and medieval capital of Kanton Valais.

At Nendaz, in the heart of the Four Valleys ski area, 414 km of pistes, in altitudes ranging from 1,350 to 3,330m, served by 91 cable cars and lifts await you.

The alpine skislope Zosterbach is a small secret tip for families with small children. The easy ski slope is perfect for starting winter sporters to enjoy there first skiing experiences without big risks.

Easy to reach, nestled between the Aravis and the Beaufortain ranges, near the Mont Blanc region, Notre Dame de Bellecombe offers the charm and authenticity of an alpine village, in all seasons.

In Oberhof situated at the „Rennsteig“, a famous Thuringian hiking path, alpine and especially cross country skiers will get their money’s worth. Two ski lifts carry you up to lots of slopes and trails suitable for any requirements.