Lidos

Yes, we strongly advise that you book your session in advance using the Charlton Lido and Lifestyle Club page via the Better app or online. We do have walk-ins but you may be disappointed, especially on warm days. 

Swim for fitness session are for a duration of 50 minutes (as stated in the t's & c's). 

Swim for all and toddler splash sessions are for 60 minutes.

We have booking system in place during the summer months of June - September where swimming sessions are to be pre-booked in advance as the pool can and does get extemely busy - we have a limited capacity in the pool so to avoid disappointment please book.

Book your timeslot online or via the Better UK app and choose Charlton Lido as your preferred club.

Walk-in sessions are subject to availability, so to ensure you get a swim we encourage you to book in advance.

No deck chairs, tents or large inflatables are allowed to be taken through to the poolside - however, small floats are allowed. 

There is no cafe at the venue but we do have a convenient corner in our reception area which sell snacks, cold refreshments, hot drinks and yummy ice cream when you feel thirsty and in need of a pick me up snack.

Members can book as many sessions for themselves as they like for no extra cost. Booking someone on your membership for a swim for fitness session is strictly not allowed and can result in the membership being cancelled.

Non-members can choose to book multiple swim session every 50 minutes -they will just pay for single entrys for each swim they book.

The daily water temperature ranges between 22 degrees to 28 degrees, depending on if the sun is out in full ray.

We have both indoor male and female changing rooms with showers. You'll also find outdoor cubicles and showers for the swimmers to get changed which are located near the end of the shallow end.

The lockers operate by the customer using a contactless debit/credit card or smart phone to obtain a coin from the machine in reception for 30p.

Tokens are non returnable and need to be purchased each time a customer wants to use the lockers.

The costs are:

• Adult - £11.50
• Child 3 -15 years - £5.50
• Senior - 60+ £5.50
• Children 2.5 and under - Free
• Greenwich One Card - £9.50
• Flex Member - £9.50

Yes, during Swim for All sessions. Swim for Fitness is lane swimming only. Competent children attending will have to remain in the lane and be over the age of 11.

You'll also find Toddler Splash sessions which take place in the teaching pool for children under the age of 8. 

Please see our swim safety.

https://www.better.org.uk/legal-policies/terms/activity-terms

Last entry is an hour before the pool closes. We ask that you arrive on time for the beginning of your session (no earlier or later). Out of consideration for fellow swimmers, you may be refused entry to your booked session if you are more than 10 minutes late.

Towels are not available for hire at Charlton Lido and Lifestyle Club. You can purchase a towel at the reception for £10 (subject to availabilty)

We have a large range of speedo swimming accessories at reception where you can buy things from googles, swimming costumes and shorts as well as nose clips, earbuds, swimming caps and kids arm bands.

Please ask at reception/poolside to see if anything has been handed in. 

Parking is available for £1 per hour. You can use th Ringo or Y-pay app to pay for your parking.

You can also park on the street/road which is free.

Yes, sessions still go ahead during the rain as lets face it you are going to get wet anyway! Sessions are only cancelled in dangerous weather conditions such as thunder and lightning, storms, snow and serious fog as swimmers are less visible to our lifeguards.

No, we do not have gender-specific sessions.