Swim News The Brockwell Swim club is based at Brockwell Lido; an unheated open-air Lido in Herne Hill, South London, SE24. The pool is open all year for both Winter and Summers swimming. Challenging during the colder months and blissful on a hot sunny day. The Brockwell Swimmers club was formed in January 2016 by a group of Lido users keen to see more swimming activities at this historic South London landmark. The aims and objectives of the Club are to promote participation of the whole community in the sport of swimming. We work to facilitate and encourage the teaching, development and practice of good swimming both at the pool and open water. We also work with Lambeth Council and Fusion Management to ensure the continued accessibility of this public facility for the local community. As well as events at the Lido, the club organises indoor Water Polo and Swim Sessions at local indoor pools, as well as taking part in national and international club events and swims. We also organise Summer walk/swims, club socials and liaise with other swimming clubs.
Spring and Summer Club Relays 2026
The Brockwell Swimmers club will be holding our usual invitation relays for clubs from around London happening Thursday 21st May and Thursday 6th August, both 8pm to 9pm. These are more of a fun social event rather than competative and we are keen for as many Lido swimmers to be represented as possible, whatever your […]
Tooting Spring Relays 2026
The South London Swimming club SLSC has again invited Brockwell Swimmers to their annual Spring Gala at Tooting Lido on Sunday 22nd March and we are looking for club members of all ages and abilities to take part. Races start prompt at 10am and finish around 11:30am. These one width relays are always good fun, […]
Cold, Bright and Brilliant
On Saturday 24th January we welcomed 223 swimmers from all over the UK to Brockwell Lido for FreezeFest 2026, and what a way to spend a January Saturday. Swimmers started arriving from 9am, and there was a brilliant turnout of spectators enjoying the atmosphere as the sun shone on our beloved lido. After a week […]
Channel Challenge 2026
This year Brockwell Swimmers will once again be organising relay teams to swim the English Channel, one of the most iconic endurance swims in the world. Swimming in teams, each member takes a one-hour stint in rotation, day and night, until the relay reaches the beaches of France. At a steady, moderate pace the crossing […]
Make Mondays your Swimday
Ready to shake off the Christmas excess and feel good again? Our Brockwell Swimmers Monday sessions at Alleyns School are the perfect way to ease back into a healthy routine. The indoor six-lane 25m pool, offers plenty of space to swim comfortably while rebuilding fitness, improving technique, or simply enjoying being back in the water. […]
Making Waves in 2025
Another great year kicked off with our ever-popular Monday evening Junior Barracudas and Senior Swim sessions at nearby Alleyns School, which continue to thrive thanks to the skill and commitment of our professional coaches Sam and Henry. Early season energy carried into club competition as we hosted our own club relays at Brockwell Lido and […]
Christmas Cheer at the Lido Café
Brockwell Swimmers kicked off the festive season in style at the Lido Café on Friday 21st November, gathering for an evening of great company, delicious freshly made pizza, and a first drink on the club. Members enjoyed a lively quiz, made even better thanks to the Lido Café for generously providing prize vouchers, before the […]
FreezeFest Volunteers Needed
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make FreezeFest 2026 at Brockwell Lido an unforgettable celebration of cold-water swimming! Whether you’re a member of Brockwell Swimmers or simply a regular Lido user who loves the community spirit, we’d love your help. From timekeeping and bag marshals to raffle promotion, there’s a role for everyone. It’s […]