London Fields Lido

Atracción | London | Inglaterra | Reino Unido

Piscina al aire libre en Hackney

El London Fields Lido es una popular piscina al aire libre en el corazón del animado barrio de Hackney en el este de Londres, Inglaterra. Se encuentra en medio del parque London Fields, un oasis verde que ofrece a los residentes de la metrópolis un respiro bienvenido del ajetreo urbano. Esta piscina histórica, construida en la década de 1930, es uno de los pocos Lidos conservados, la denominación británica para piscinas al aire libre públicas, en Londres, y combina encanto nostálgico con funcionalidad moderna. Es un punto de encuentro para nadadores, amantes del sol y familias que desean disfrutar de un día relajado al aire libre.

Lido histórico en Londres

El Lido fue originalmente inaugurado en 1932 como parte de una ola de piscinas al aire libre que surgieron en Gran Bretaña durante el período de entreguerras, para ofrecer a la población opciones de ocio asequibles. Con su estilo art déco y su arquitectura característica de ladrillo rojo, refleja la estética de esa época. Sin embargo, después de décadas de funcionamiento, cerró en 1988 debido a recortes presupuestarios y deterioro estructural. Una campaña dedicada de la comunidad local llevó a la reapertura del Lido en 2006 después de extensas renovaciones. Hoy brilla con un nuevo esplendor y es un símbolo del esfuerzo de los residentes por preservar su historia y su espacio público.

Actividades recreativas en el Parque London Fields

La piscina en sí misma es el corazón de las instalaciones: una piscina de 50 metros de largo, apta para competiciones olímpicas, climatizada todo el año, lo que ofrece una temperatura del agua acogedora incluso en los meses más fríos. Esta calefacción la diferencia de muchas otras piscinas al aire libre en Gran Bretaña y la hace especialmente atractiva para nadadores que desean entrenar regularmente, ya sea por fitness, competición o simplemente para relajarse. El agua clara y turquesa está rodeada por un borde de hormigón equipado con tumbonas y asientos, para que los visitantes puedan tomar el sol o descansar entre los baños. Además de la piscina principal, hay una zona más pequeña para niños, aunque modesta, ya que el enfoque está en la natación para adultos.

Atmósfera comunitaria en Londres

El ambiente en el London Fields Lido es relajado y comunitario. Durante los meses de verano, el lugar se llena de personas que hacen picnics, leen o simplemente disfrutan del sol, a menudo acompañadas de música de altavoces portátiles. El parque adyacente de London Fields refuerza esta sensación de ocio y libertad, con sus prados, árboles y un popular mercado semanal que ofrece productos locales. En invierno es más tranquilo, pero no menos concurrido: aquí se encuentran nadadores apasionados que hacen sus largos incluso en tiempo frío o lluvioso, a menudo envueltos en nubes de vapor que se elevan del agua caliente.

Piscina climatizada para familias

Las instalaciones del Lido son funcionales y modernas, sin perder su carácter histórico. Hay vestuarios y duchas climatizadas que aumentan la comodidad, así como taquillas para objetos personales. Un pequeño café en la entrada sirve café, té, bocadillos y aperitivos, aunque muchos visitantes también traen sus propias comidas para pasar el día junto al agua. El lugar está diseñado para ser accesible, con rampas y áreas de vestuario especiales, para que sea accesible para personas con movilidad reducida. Sin embargo, no se permiten perros para garantizar la limpieza y la seguridad.

El London Fields Lido es más que una piscina: es un punto de encuentro cultural y social. Refleja la diversidad multicultural de Hackney, donde personas de diferentes orígenes se reúnen. Regularmente se celebran eventos como clases de natación, programas de fitness o eventos especiales como nadar a medianoche bajo las estrellas, creando una atmósfera mágica. Para muchos residentes, es un lugar de rutina y refugio, mientras que los visitantes de otras partes de Londres o más allá aprecian la combinación de vida urbana y recreación natural.

El entorno del Lido añade atractivo a su encanto. El parque de London Fields es conocido por su ambiente relajado y moderno, con ciclistas, grupos de picnic y ocasionales partidos de críquet. Cerca se encuentran cafeterías de moda, pubs y el mercado de Broadway con una oferta culinaria que completa la experiencia. Sin embargo, el Lido en sí mismo sigue siendo un lugar de tranquilidad que ofrece una rara oportunidad en medio de la bulliciosa capital de tomarse las cosas con calma.

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London Fields West Side
E8 3EU London

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Horarios

Domingo6:30 - 21:00
Lunes6:30 - 21:00
Martes6:30 - 21:00
Miércoles6:30 - 21:00
Jueves6:30 - 21:00
Viernes6:30 - 21:00
Sábado6:30 - 21:00

Reseñas

4596 Reseñas

sally caldwell
07.02.2025

Wonderful pool, friendly staff, quality instructors. Outdoor swimming at its best, love it!
Jason Broadbent
04.03.2018

Great place for a swim. Friendly staff on the desk too. Water and showers were nice and warm and pool not too crowded which is unusual at this time of year. I'm expecting it to get busy on the first Monday of the year when it's usually a seething pool of resolution...
Naoko „FAN“ Fader
17.02.2023

My Sunday morning treat with a friendly service from Caroline at the cafe.
Nader Malek
23.12.2024

A great outdoor pool heated to a perfect temperature. Friendly staff and very good facilities. We went for a winter swim which was incredibly refreshing. The perfect way to start the day.
Robert Houghton
20.10.2024

It's Hackney's true gem and one of the reasons I'm so glad to live in London!
Jo-Anne Foster
15.10.2024

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
D Li
15.10.2024

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
Israel Sanders
18.03.2019

Healthy
Edward Elliott
04.10.2024

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
Roberto
04.10.2024

Great place to visit for swimming. The pool is heated. Also, it is great to bring kids on the playground.
Owen Davies
01.10.2024

Really love this pool. 50m open air. Good opening times. Great Find.
Paul Aura Gold
12.09.2024

Amazing pool, if there was a steam room and sauna this would have been the best
Lili Briks
25.08.2024

Nice, clean place but the water was freezing. We had to leave after a few laps :c
ash r
18.08.2024

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
Katie Kakouris
16.08.2024

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.
Tina Z
13.08.2024

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.
Tarang Wadekar
09.08.2024

Amazing
James Griffiths
07.08.2024

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.

 

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