Swimming Opening Times
Parliament Hill Lido, Kenwood Ladies' Pond and Highgate Men's Pond are open all year round. Hampstead Mixed Pond is open from April to October (see Hampstead Mixed Pond for exact dates), and is closed to public swimming at other times.
We operate seasonal opening hours - please see the drop-down menus below.
Bathing Ponds
| Date from | Open | Last entry | Vacate water | Vacate facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 February to 28 March 2026 | 7am | 2pm | 2.15pm | 2.30pm |
| 29 March to 11 April 2026 | 7am | 4.15pm | 4.30pm | 4.45pm |
| 12 April to 25 April 2026 | 7am | 6.15pm | 6.30pm | 6.45pm |
| 26 April to 9 May 2026 | 7am | 7.15pm | 7.30pm | 7.45pm |
| 10 May to 15 August 2026 * | 7am | 8.15pm | 8.30pm | 8.45pm |
| 16 to 29 August 2026 * | 7am | 7.15pm | 7.30pm | 7.45pm |
| 30 August to 12 September 2026 * | 7am | 6.45pm | 7pm | 7.15pm |
| 13 September to 10 October 2026 | 7am | 5.45pm | 6pm | 6.15pm |
| 11 October to 24 October 2026 | 7.30am | 4.45pm | 5pm | 5.15pm |
| 25 October to 21 November 2026 | 7am | 2pm | 2.15pm | 2.30pm |
| 22 November 2026 to 13 February 2027 | 7.30am | 2.30pm | 2.45pm | 3pm |
*Bookable swimming sessions will apply from late May to early September
Bookable Sessions
From late May to early September we operate bookable sessions at the Bathing Ponds. Whilst bookings are not mandatory, they are recommended, particularly during hot weather, to avoid disappointment. During peak times tickets sell out online very quickly and entry without a booking cannot be guaranteed.
| Session | Open | Last entry | Vacate water | Vacate facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning drop-in | 7am | 11am | 11.30am | 11.45am |
| Bookable | 12pm | 12.50pm | 1pm | 1.10pm |
| Bookable | 1.15pm | 2.05pm | 2.15pm | 2.25pm |
| Bookable | 2.30pm | 3.20pm | 3.30pm | 3.40pm |
| Bookable | 3.45pm | 4.35pm | 4.45pm | 4.55pm |
| Bookable (until 29 Aug) | 5pm | 5.50pm | 6pm | 6.15pm |
| Evening drop-in (until 15 Aug) | 6.30pm | 8.15pm | 8.30pm | 8.45pm |
| Evening drop-in (until 29 Aug) | 6.30pm | 7.15pm | 7.30pm | 7.45pm |
| Evening drop-in (from 30 Aug) | 5.15pm | 7.15pm | 7.30pm | 7.45pm |
Parliament Hill Lido
Summer Opening Times 2026
| Session | Open | Last entry | Vacate water | Vacate facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7am | 9.30am | 10am | 10.30am |
| Morning * | 10.30am | 1pm | 1.30pm | 2pm |
| Afternoon * | 2.30pm | 5pm | 5.30pm | 6pm |
| Evening ** (until 4 September) | 6pm | 8pm | 8.30pm | 9pm |
| Evening ** (until 25 September) | 6pm | 7pm | 7.30pm | 8pm |
* Morning and Afternoon session are bookable from late May to early September.
** Evening sessions are adult (18+) only and do not take place on Tuesdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
Winter Opening Times 2026-27
| Open | Last entry | Vacate water | Vacate facility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am | 1pm | 1.30pm | 2pm |
Lido Sauna
The sauna is open during the winter season from Monday 29 September 2025 to 24 May 2026 (varied hours).
More information about how to buy tickets can be found in the Sauna section at Parliament Hill Lido
| Dates | Session times |
|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2025 - 01 May 2026 | 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm |
| 02 May 2026 - 24 May 2026 |
7am, 8am, 9am, 6pm*, 7pm* |
*Evening sauna sessions are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only
The open/closed status of our swimming facilities can be found at Swimming at Hampstead Heath
Closures are also communicated through our Social Media Channels:
- Facebook: Hampstead Heath City of London (no account needed)
- Instagram: colhampsteadheath
- X: @CityCorpHeath