1 / 3West Reservoir Centre
📍 London, Greater London
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Open-water outdoor swimming in a scenic reservoir with distances from 50m to 400m. Children's watersports clubs on-site. Mandatory coloured swim cap and tracking bracelet required. Advance booking essential via app.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families with older children and teens who are confident open-water swimmers and comfortable following structured safety protocols. The watersports club is a strong draw for children wanting activity alongside swimming. Casual visitors expecting a relaxed dip will find the mandatory equipment and strict rules take adjustment.
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Louise
a year ago
“Gorgeous place for an outdoor swim. One way although route with different distances between 50m-400m. All the normal open water swimming rules apply: ie cap must be worn, no swimming on your back or they'll assume you need assistance and kayak over to check on you. Only downside: It's a bit expensive for non-members. The facilities will be nicer once the big upgrade has happened (due to start summer 2025).”
Maria P.
3 years ago
“This is one of my favourite places in north London. I can never get enough of swimming here - it’s lovely. The views while swimming are gorgeous. It’s a bit pricey though and you need to book ahead - but well worth it. Parking is very easy - there’s always plenty of space. And there’s a great little cafe for after your swim. For kids there’s also the watersports club which is very popular and well worth it”
ingrid chen
a year ago
“Superb location with the friendliest and most helpful staff in the business. As a bonus they are open Christmas, New Year & bank holidays :) There is a cafe and a nice range of birdlife too. You will never regret a swim here whatever the weather. A truly happy place which I cannot recommend enough.”
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Based on Google review tagsFriendly staff
46 reviews
Open water swimming
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Cafe
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Showers
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Swim caps
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Overview
West Reservoir Centre offers open-water swimming in a scenic north London reservoir with a one-way route ranging from 50m to 400m. A children's watersports club operates alongside public swimming sessions. Mandatory safety equipment includes a brightly coloured swim cap (available to purchase on-site if you don't bring one) and a wrist tracking bracelet. Mixed-gender changing facilities only - no separate areas. A cafe and free parking are on-site.
