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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.
If you would like to make a compliment, complaint or simply comment on our service then please complete this online form and we will get in touch with you. Thank you.
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 for school swimming lessons:
Both pools are closed on Tuesday and Thursday mornings ONLY on the following dates:
Tuesday and Thursday from 23 May to 20 July between 09:00 and 12:30 (excluding half term days of 30 May and 1 June) Tuesday and Thursday from 25 July to 31 August between 09:00 and 12:00; Tuesday from 12 September to 17 October between 09:00 and 11:15.
Both pools close for swimming galas (see below).
Both pools will close early on Fridays 7, 14 & 21 July at 17:00 for the Summer Picnic Concerts.
Both pools are closed between 09:00-12:00 for school swimming galas on the following days:
Monday 5, 12, 19 June and 17 July Wednesday 12 July Friday 7 July, 22 September (13:30-15:30)
NOTE: Aqua Aerobics will run between 12:15-13:00 on these days in June and July.
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!
You can now book your children into our TnT holiday Club. Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer holidays 09.30-11.30 4-14 years. Call 8255 1116 for your space.
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
Security at our concerts
Those who have been to previous concerts at our family-friendly venue have hopefully found our security arrangements to be fairly unobtrusive. However, we work behind the scenes throughout the year, and especially at the events themselves, to ensure that our audience, performers, volunteers and pool staff are as safe and secure as possible.
The new £1 coin is now in circulation but our lockers will only be able to accept the old £1 or a token, which you can purchase from reception. So remember to hang onto your old £1 or old shopping trolley tokens!
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 2017
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? 29 May, (3 July and 10 July SOLD OUT) 17, 24 July, 7, 14 August
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 8 July
We are running a one day course on 8 July 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.
