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Swimming outdoors at Tooting Bec Lido 365 days a year. Proud host of UK Cold Water Swimming Championships
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The Tooting Bec Lido Art Sale & Calendar is returning this November.

SAVE THE DATE and follow us @thelondonartsale as we reveal the incredible artists and work over the coming weeks.

✨ Thursday 19th November — OPENING NIGHT
Opened by British filmmaker and, quite frankly, legend, Danny Boyle.

✨ Friday 20th November — OPEN DAY
Opened by the amazing Doon Mackichan, British actor, comedian and author.

Expect an exciting showcase of British contemporary art, including painting, photography, textiles, ceramics and more — all celebrating creativity, community and the wonderful Tooting Bec Lido.

Come along, discover some brilliant artists and perhaps find something very special to take home. 💙

19th & 20th November 2026
📍 Tooting Bec Lido

#TootingBecLido #TheLondonArtSale #ArtSale #ContemporaryArt #BritishArt CommunityEvent LondonArt Tooting taken in Tooting Bec Lido by @slsclido

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Lido opening times from 1 October

The Lido closes to the public on Wednesday 30 September.

From 1 October the Lido is open to SLSC members only from 7am or dawn til 2pm. Pool cleared at 1.45pm. (Lifeguard Central Time applies, the lifeguards decide when dawn is).

Entry is through the winter gate at the deep end - no booking required, but you’ll need your SLSC Access Card to open the gate 🚨

Please be prompt leaving the Lido before 2pm. taken in Tooting Bec Lido by @slsclido

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Sunday Race 27-9-26 SCRATCH RELAYS

Incredible scenes this morning as about 8 teams were randomly assembled by and assigned their strokes - this year butterfly, corkscrew, doggy paddle and feet first sculling.

Many thanks to Nicky for organising. Seamless! taken in Tooting Bec Lido by @slsclido

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James Bond in Tooting! Here's Daniel Craig, 24 years ago, appearing in the Rogue Films short film 'Occasional, Strong', shot right here in Tooting!

Charlie Crompton of Rogue Films said of the film, "We’re not claiming credit or anything but Matthew Vaughn sees the film, and casts Craig in an eerily similar role in Layer Cake. Bond director Martin Campbell sees Layer Cake and casts him in Casino Royale. 15 years later he bows out in style, with 5 star reviews all round!"

The film features Tooting Bec Lido (and the car park) as well as the Wandsworth Common end of Trinity Road, and Richmond Park.

You can see Daniel Craig's star-making appearance on Vimeo · link in our bio (warning: contains violence).

Find out more about Rogue Films via @roguefilms

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#Tooting #Furzedown #Earlsfield #Balham #Streatham taken in Tooting by @slsclido

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10 days ago

Members’ drop in meeting and coffee morning 💙

Saturday 3 October, 10:30 – 12:00 in the Pavillion 💚

Come and meet old and new members over tea, coffee and cake. Meet some of the volunteers that keep the Club running, ask questions and share ideas. We hold several tea and coffee mornings a year.

This is an opportunity to meet fellow members, learn more about the Club and the Lido and find out how to get involved.

If you are new to cold water swimming, long-standing winter swimmers will be there to share ideas and best practice for safe winter swimming and safe post-swim warm up to help you enjoy the cold water pool safely.

Come and meet some of the people who keep the Club’s wheels turning.

There will be a pop-up shop of SLSC “merch”. 💛

Homemade bakes very welcome 🧁 taken in Tooting Bec Lido by @slsclido

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14 days ago

Swim Stuff Swap Shop
Saturday 3 October 2026
Lido Pavilion

10.30-11am: Drop off clothes and swim items
11am-12pm: Swap and buy time

How it works:

• All swim items and swim related clothing are welcome but must be clean and in good condition.

• For every item you donate, you’ll be given a token which can then be used in the swap.

• You can also buy items for £2.

• Swim cap amnesty - we’ll be running a separate swim cap amnesty where you can donate and swap caps separately from the rest of the event.

• All items left at the close of the event will be donated to a local charity shop.

Tooting Bec Lido merch will also be available to buy!

We’ll need lots of volunteers so please get in touch with Donna at volunteer@slsc.org.uk taken in Tooting Bec Lido by @slsclido

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20 days ago

The iconic lido changing room doors capture by Farren the Lifeguard 📷 @farren10

Thanks for sharing! taken in Tooting Bec Lido by @slsclido

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15 days ago

Sky perfection and reflections captured by Farren the Lifeguard 📷 @farren10

Thanks for sharing! taken in Tooting Bec Lido by @slsclido

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Still waters and misty mornings captured by Farren the Lifeguard 📷 @farren10

Thanks for sharing! taken in Tooting Bec Lido by @slsclido

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Being a lifeguard gives a unique perspective at the lido, on site early and late. Farren the Lifeguard @farren10 has caught some stunning skies over the pool. Thank you for sharing! taken in Tooting Bec Lido by @slsclido

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❤️💚120 Width Challenge💛💙

3.30pm on Saturday 26 September 2026

Celebrate 120 years of Tooting Bec Lido by swimming 120 widths of the pool! Are you up for the challenge of swimming 3.6km at Tooting Bec Lido in 13ᵒC water? You can swim solo or two, three or four person relay, suits or skins.

DISTANCE
120 widths = 3,960 yards = 3.6km = 2.25miles

WHEN
Saturday 26 September 2026. Registration 3.00pm. Swim starts promptly at 3.30pm

WHO CAN ENTER?
Open to SLSC members only, including under 16s

HOW TO ENTER
Enter through website (booking link in bio). Entry fee: solo £12, relay team of 2 £16, relay team of 3 or 4, or family £20

WATER TEMPERATURE?
Chilly. Around 12-14°C

IS THERE A CUT OFF?
110 minutes. All swimmers must be out of the water by 5.20pm

DO I HAVE TO WEAR A WETSUIT?
Wetsuits are not compulsory

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN BE IN A RELAY?
Relay teams of two, three or four swimmers, or family of up to five swimmers including at least one under 12 years of age. Relays can split the swim however they like.

IS IT A COMPETITON?
Your swim will be timed, starting at 3.30pm, and there will be medals for solo swimmers and relay teams, in both wetsuit and skins category.

Please bring plenty of warm clothes, including hat and gloves, and a flask of warm drink to warm up after your swim – the cafe will also be open. If you bring a hot water bottle we will fill it with hot water for you.

If you can volunteer to help count laps please email Gina on swimcaptain@slsc.org.uk

CLOSING DATE midday Friday 25 September taken in Tooting Bec Lido by @slsclido

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17 days ago

Sunday Race 2-9-26
44 Swimmers
David won!

Last length race of the year, widths from now on.

Next week is the infamous scratch relays! Make sure to be early to be assigned to a random team at 9.15am. Race 9.30 prompt taken in Tooting Bec Lido by @slsclido

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