We have just received a further update from the City of London concerning the sewage leak, the continued closure of the Ladies’ Pond, alternative swimming arrangements and applications for season tickets.
The sewage blockage has now been cleared and the water quality test results are being monitored to determine when the Ladies’ Pond can re-open. As it is currently not clear how long this will take, from Monday, Ladies’ Pond swimmers can use either the Mixed Pond or the Lido.
The Mixed Pond will be open 7am-4.30pm for mixed swimming and ladies’ only swimming between 4.45-6.30pm.
The Lido will be open 7am-1.00pm for mixed swimming and ladies’ only swimming between 1.30-4.30pm.
Currently these arrangements will be in place until Friday 25 September. If the Ladies’ Pond is able to be opened before that, the Winter Season hours and arrangements will be reinstated. Should the Ladies’ Pond be closed past Friday 25 September further arrangements will be considered.
Staff will be at the Ladies’ Pond to inform swimmers of the closure, to advise about alternative swimming arrangements and to hand out season ticket wristbands.
Due to the COVID-19 secure arrangements in place at the Men’s Pond, ladies will not be permitted to swim there.
In relation to season tickets – from Monday swimmers can make paper applications at the Ponds, the Lido and the Parliament Hill Office. Swimmers can make cash payments for their season ticket at the Lido. Card payments will be taken at the Parliament Hill Office and the Lido.
Swimmers applying at the Bathing Ponds will be contacted by a member of staff to make a phone payment in due course. Swimmers are asked to bring along a copy of their supporting information when applying for a concession or free Morning Swim season ticket.
The paper application form can also be used to apply for a free Accompanying Carer season ticket. Swimmers who apply for their season tickets online can email HH-Swimming@cityoflondon.gov.uk for information on how to obtain a free Accompanying Carer season ticket.