Hampstead Heath Swimming Ponds

Yes, you can go wild swimming in London. Yes, it’s freezing, it’s muddy and there are ducks.

And it’s glorious.

The Men's Pond is on the Highgate side of the Heath. Lifeguarded and open year round, from 7am to between 2:15pm and 8:30pm:

Period from
27 January: 7am - 2.15pm
24 March: 7am - 4.30pm
15 April: 7am - 6.30pm
6 May: 7am - 8.30pm
19 August: 7am - 7.30pm
28 August: 7am - 6.30pm
24 September: 7am - 4.30pm
28 October: 7am - 2.15pm
2 December: 7.30am - 2.45pm

Be aware that on hot weekends in the summer all the ponds get very busy. They’re best enjoyed on weekdays, or on cooler weekends, when you don’t have to queue with half of London.

Yes, you can go wild swimming in London. Yes, it’s freezing, it’s muddy and there are ducks.

And it’s glorious.

The Men's Pond is on the Highgate side of the Heath. Lifeguarded and open year round, from 7am to between 2:15pm and 8:30pm:

Period from
27 January: 7am - 2.15pm
24 March: 7am - 4.30pm
15 April: 7am - 6.30pm
6 May: 7am - 8.30pm
19 August: 7am - 7.30pm
28 August: 7am - 6.30pm
24 September: 7am - 4.30pm
28 October: 7am - 2.15pm
2 December: 7.30am - 2.45pm

Be aware that on hot...