Tooting Bec Lido re-opens for summer on 1 May
Published: Friday, April 17, 2026
Tooting Bec Lido, the UK’s largest outdoor freshwater swimming pool, will open for the summer season on Thursday 1 May.
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The much-loved 90‑metre open‑air pool will be open every day throughout the summer, offering a mix of lane swimming and relaxed open sessions.
First opened in 1906, the unheated lido remains one of South London’s most popular places to swim, with its iconic colourful changing huts and spacious poolside areas.
The lido features changing facilities and a café, and visitors are welcome to bring their own food.
How to book tickets
Tickets for Tooting Bec Lido can be booked in advance through the Places Leisure website.
Visitors are encouraged to book ahead to avoid disappointment, although walk‑in entry may be available if sessions are not fully booked.
Access for All
260 free swimming places are available every day for Wandsworth residents who are members of the council’s Access for All scheme (130 for each session).