April 2024: 7am - 6.15pm last entry
Please check the City of London website here for details.
Current temperature: around 11C (April 18th)
Current circuit length: around 220m.
(Winter length around 120m; summer 320m)
Public transport:
Parking on Millfield Lane N6 6JD. Pay & Display Monday - Friday 10:00 - 12:00. 90 minutes maximum. Otherwise free parking (but somewhat restricted places). Millfield lane is one-way by the pond.
You can usually tie up friendly dogs 🐕🦺 near the sentry box at the entrance, at the city steward's discretion, and bikes can be locked to the stout metal railings - at your own risk of course 😬. There is a new rather unfriendly 8' high fence made of 2-3mm wire - we don't recommend locking a bike to this as it doesn't look very robust.
The path from Millfield lane to the pond compound entrance is rough gravel. It's possible to enter from there into the changing area without steps, but getting to the water still requires steps, and then a variety of near-vertical step-ladders to get in. An accessible changing hut with modern railings has been constructed over the past year but is not yet complete or usable. Contact the City for up-to-date accessibility details.
Charges: Compulsory charging to enter and swim is now in place, despite lengthy opposition from the HMPA. Currently £4.70 for a full adult swim, or £2.80 concessions. Slot booking for the peak periods will start in late spring / early summer.