Red Bus Londinium Life

Yes, you can! Over 2.5% of London is rivers, canals and reservoirs. You cannot swim in all of it, but there are certainly many options to keep you interested.

• Canary Wharf
  Yes, you read that right! Swimming was available in 2022 at Canary Wharf. It is not yet clear whether it… Read more: Canary Wharf
• Central London: Serpentine
  There are two ways to swim in the beautiful Serpentine (right in the middle of Hyde Park). One is by… Read more: Central London: Serpentine
• Frensham Great Pond
  Maybe this is not quite London, but it is certainly do-able on a day trip. This is more of a… Read more: Frensham Great Pond
• Hammersmith: Tidal Thames swims
  The Tidal Thames swims are a magical experience that you can’t quite believe you are having in the middle of… Read more: Hammersmith: Tidal Thames swims
• Hampstead: Kenwood Ladies Pond
  The Kenwood Ladies Pond, on Hampstead Heath, is a popular choice for both swimming and sunbathing. It is very deep… Read more: Hampstead: Kenwood Ladies Pond
• Richmond: Thames Young Mariners
  Thames Young Mariners runs open water swimming sessions at their tidal lake which is more often used for youth water… Read more: Richmond: Thames Young Mariners
• Shepperton Open Water Swim
  Shepperton Lake is very popular with serious swimmers but is also a very pleasant place for a pootle around in… Read more: Shepperton Open Water Swim
• Taplow swimming lake
  Taplow Swimming Lake is part of the NOWCA organisation. Once you have joined, currently £15 a year, you can book… Read more: Taplow swimming lake
• Teddington Bluetits: Burnell Avenue
  The Teddington Bluetits are part of the wider Bluetits movement and are an extremely friendly bunch who organise regular swims… Read more: Teddington Bluetits: Burnell Avenue

This is a work in progress, but if you have any great ideas for other great swimming spots in or near London, please comment below.