Brockwell Lido

[yummy mummy]

Anyone know what Brockwell Lido is like these days?

[Jules-and-Boo]

Horrible. Don't go there.

[sanity girl]

I like it. Gets very very busy at weekends when it's hot out. Don't bother with the changing rooms though - they are grim. I always get a spot on the decking. My kids love it - like a mini holiday. The pool isn't heated so be prepared for that. I'll be going on my day off tomorrow!

[KikiMac]

I went yesterday - gorgeous and no queue! Bit difficult to tell when you will be queueing round the corner and when not - during the week. If it is a hot weekend, just take for granted you will be queueing, but its lovely when you're in. Lido-style so you're on the concrete if you're not lucky enough to get a space on the decking.

[Jules-and-Boo]

the Lido in Charlton is nice. Water is heated, it's clean too (which is a bonus)

I've raised concerns with safety at Brockwell Lido as have other people. There's a forum thread on it.

[yummy mummy]

Thank you for your feed back we have been to Charlton but thought of going more local.

[Sqiggles]

It is lovely - but probably best to avoid the really busy times.

[JayMey]

I was there with my toddler on Tuesday morning and it was lovely! The changing rooms get really gross in the summer which is a shame, but I tend to get changed under a big towel on the decking! It looks like chaos on a sunny weekend. It is a wonderful place to have a lovely long swim if you get a rare hour without the children, outside of the busy periods! It is especially nice (for grown ups) in the spring/autumn when it is much quieter!

[cactus]

It's lovely, just get there early and leave before it gets too crowded.

Only issue I've had is the lack of shade on very hot days, not great for very small children.

[Mellors]

Tooting Bec is probably better for younger children - lots more shade/grass/trees and a paddling pool for small children.

I love Brockwell for swimming myself though.