Month: June 2023

Hampstead Men’s Pond Association have generously agreed to welcome women to swim at the Men’s Pond between 8am – 11am during all four days of closure at the Ladies’ Pond next week (26 – 29th June).

Please do not turn up before 8am – the men would like to have privacy for the first hour of the day. 

Over 60s are welcome to swim free between 8am – 9.30 am as usual and wristband holders welcome to swim till 10.45am.  Women need to vacate the Men’s pond by 11am.

There will need to be compromise and consideration from all swimmers during the four mornings.  Gazebos will be put up in the changing area to give women some privacy, but we would ask that everyone please be respectful and patient as the Men’s Pond may be crowded and there are likely to be queues. 

The City of London (CoL) have made alternative arrangements for Ladies’ Pond swimmers during the closure next week. 

The Ladies’ Pond will be closed for four days (Mon 26, Tues 27, Wed 28, Thurs 29 June). The pond will reopen to the public on Fri 30 June.

Season tickets can use the Lido or the Mixed Pond during this period. There will be a ladies only session at the Lido from 1.30pm to 2.30pm each day the Ladies’ Pond is closed and on Tuesday 27 June there will be a ladies only session from 6-7pm at the Lido – these sessions will be operated as free flow where no booking is required but queueing may be necessary if the Lido reaches capacity. Ponds only season tickets will be accepted at these sessions.

26 – 29 JUNE 2023

Work is about to start on laying electrical cable at the pond.  Since this will involve digging up and relaying the main path causing considerable disruption, the pond will be closed for 4 days.  It is expected this will be Monday 26 – Thursday 29th June.

There will also be resurfacing of the steps to the lower meadow and finishing up with the works on the accessible shower and toilet. CoL is hoping this will be completed by the 29th, but if not, it is expected that the pond will re-open then and work continue as at present in the background.

The main toilets should re-open tomorrow, 20 June and the portaloos and fencing will be removed – the City are hoping this can be done with minimal disruption.  The accessible portaloo will remain on site until work on the accessible changing space is completed.

Temporary toilets for upper meadow users will be placed soon, either in the cycle park or tucked at the back of the upper meadow.  In the meantime please be patient if the stewards ask you to use Millfield Lane public toilets.

We are awaiting confirmation of alternative swimming arrangements for women during the period of the Pond closure and will send out updates to KLPA members as we get them – please keep an eye on your inbox, or check your spam file if you don’t see anything.

We appreciate your patience and tolerance as the works are completed.

Sunday 25th June, 9am – 11am

Join us for a free breakfast, a chance to socialise with other swimmers and bond over the pond. We will provide free coffee, tea and croissants – while supplies last.  Please bring you own mug if possible, and food to share if you like.

There will also be a chance to buy KLPA merchandise – our famous mugs and hats.

Cash and cards accepted.

We look forward to seeing you there.