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Weak and non-swimmers must stay in the shallow end with an adult and not go past the point marked on poolside. We highly recommend weak and non-swimmers wear approved buoyancy devices.
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Opening Times
Both pools are closed at all other times.
See ‘Notices Affecting Opening Times’ section below for any breaking information that may be affecting today’s pool opening times.
Restricted pool use on Tuesday and Thursday mornings
During the school summer holidays, both pools are closed on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for TNT, our childrens’ activity clubbetween 09:00 and 12:00, ONLY, on the following dates: Tuesday 25 July to, and including, Thursday 31 August.
From September, the pool will remain closed at this time on Tuesdays but will re-open for public swimming on Thursdays from the 7th.
Advance warning of afternoon closure on Friday 22 September
Please note that both pools are closed between 13:30-15:30 on Friday 22 September ONLY for a school swimming gala.
Bank Holiday Monday 28 August
Main pool and gym open: 09:00-17:00
Learner Pool open: 09:00-17:00
Car park open: 11:00
Our water is warm
all year around
Welcome to the heated water of our open
air pools. Hampton Pool, known as “South West London’s
best kept secret” is situated
next
to Royal Bushy Park. Our main pool is
36 metres long and we also have
a learner pool
dedicated to children and their parents.
The Sunday Times described us as “one of Britain’s coolest, biggest, hippest pools”.
The water in our pools is heated throughout the year. We provide for the community 365 days of outdoor swimming, yes, you can even have a swim on Christmas Day! more...
Our pools are monitored by a team of professional lifeguards, providing a safe environment for
swimmers of all ages and abilities.
The main pool is split in half at all times to allow for lane swimming on one side and family swimming and fun on the other.
Spend a day with us swimming and lazing in the sunshine, remember it’s cheaper and warmer than a
family trip to the seaside. Customers even tell us that a day at Hampton Pool is like being
on holiday!
A Triathlon will take place on Monday 28 August. Bank Holiday hours for swimming and the gym will be 09.00 - 17.00. Please note that the car park will not open until 11.00 and be considerate of our neighbours when parking locally. Thank you.
Great Whites and Water Polo times Summer 2017
During the summer months, Great Whites swim will be between 15:00-16:00 or 16:00-17.00 and Water Polo between 17:00-18:15.
Latest News
Only a few places remaining at our TNT Kids' Activity Club
There are only a handful of places available for our remaining TNT Kids' Activity Club sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 09:30-11:30, for ages from 4 to 14 years. Call 020 8255 1116 if you would like your child to fill one of the remaining spaces.
Don't forget the old £1 will soon be out of circulation! At the moment our lockers will only accept it and NOT the new coins! Why not buy one of Hampton Pool's tokens for your locker or remember to store away an old £1!
Our next Moonlight Dip is on Friday 22 September. Already booking!
Why not join us 22:00 to midnight! Tickets available from reception. The two hour session runs from 22:00 to midnight and costs £8.50 per adult and £4.25 per child, per session in advance (higher on the night). There is no family price.
Limited numbers so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Advanced booking is recommended. Ask at reception or call020 8255 1116.
Learn2 online portal for swimming lessons
We are now using a system called Learn2, which allows swimming lessons to be delivered more effectively through electronic registration and assessment procedures. As part of this new IT system, our Swim Instructors are now using tablets on poolside to record attendance and also update your child (ren)’s progress.
To use the system, please call or visit reception to get a membership card for each of your children for their login numbers.
Please call 020 8255 1116 if you need assistance with the Learn2 online portal.
Hampton Pool Planning Application
The planning application for development of the pool buildings is now in. If you want to make any comments, positive or negative, go to the London Borough of Richmond Planning application number: 16/3434/FUL on their website.
Alternatively go to the Hampton Pool Trust website and click on the link to the planning page. A decision on the planning application is currently due on 21 October 2016 so if you would like to make any comments make sure you do so in plenty of time.
Thank you for your interest and support of the development plan.
Hampton Pool Trust public consultation for building development plans
On 18 and 19 July from 15:00 to 20:00, Hampton Pool Trust hosted a public consultation at Hampton Pool about the proposed development of the facility to ensure the future of Hampton Pool for the next 25 years.
If you would like to support our plans and ensure open air swimming and healthy activity for our community, you can either make a donation directly to our My Donate page or contact the Trust by with your suggestions.
Why not book your own private lane on Wednesdays 05:00!
Are you training for a Lake Swim, for the Channel or Iron Man? Call 020 8255 1116 and book yourself a lane FOR JUST £25 AN HOUR but please book by 14:00 the day before (Tuesday). Thank you.
Ruth Thomson's Master Classes start again 6th September!
Why not join Ruth on Wednesdays? We look forward to seeing you at either 18:00 or 19:00.
Training Courses
Do you want to be a Lifeguard? 7, August, 4 September and 23 October
We have several NPLQ courses running during 2017. Please note that the ones on 3 and 10 July have already SOLD OUT. Call us on 8255 1116 if you would like a place. Courses have started to book!
Pool Emergency Procedures Booking for 14 October
We are running a one day course on 14 October 2017. Has your certificate run out or do you wish to do a Pool Safety course? Please call 020 8255 1116 to book. This course is suitable for anyone from 14 years and up and has already started booking!
STA Level 2 Award Teachers' course 21/22 and 28/29 October 2017
Would you like to become a qualified swim teacher? This course is for anyone from 16 years and will enable you to teach beginners to 15m swimmers. Please call 020 8255 1116 for more information or to book a place. The course has already started booking so call soon to avoid disappointment.
STA Level 2 Certificate 9/10,16/17 and 23/24 September 2017
We are running a STA Level 2 Certificate 9/10, 16/17 and 23/24 September 2017. If you have your Beginners Certificate why not go on to become a fully qualified teacher to advanced level. £440 for six days inc exam. Now booking Call 8255 1116.
Special Notices
Storm closure procedures
In the event of thunder storms we will have to ask you to leave the water immediately. An 'all clear' to re-enter the water will be given once there has been a 20 minute lapse between thunder rolls.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for lost swimming time.
