Can anyone swim at London Aquatics Centre?
Experience the rich history of our Competition Pool, meticulously constructed to meet Olympic standards. Originally designed for champions, it now welcomes swimmers of all abilities. Meter Rule: The swimmer stayed completely underwater for more than 15 meters off the start or turn. Re-Submerged: After surfacing, the swimmer fully submerged again during the swim, which is not allowed.In a 25-metre pool, a swimmer would need to complete 32 lengths to cover 800 metres, which is roughly half a mile.
Where to swim for cheap in London?
The cheapest outdoor swimming in London are the 3 Hampstead Heath ponds (under £5), followed by the Serpentine Lido, Hillingdon Lido and London Fields lido (£6 or under). This unheated pool is 200 by 90 feet (61 m × 27 m) and is owned and operated by the City of London Corporation, who also own the whole of Hampstead Heath. The lido is open for the summer season from mid May to mid September.