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London Royal Docks Open Water Swimming
London, England, United Kingdom
Listed May 25, 2016·Last reviewed February 26, 2026·Facility type: Public·No star-rated reviews·This listing has been viewed 81 times since July 1, 2025
[Year-round outdoor swimmng in the Thames River]
Pools
DescriptionEnvironmentHeatingTemperature
Pool 1
Description400m, 750m, and 1,000m loops are availableEnvironmentOutdoorHeatingUnheatedTemperature6.3°–22°C (43.3°–71.6°F)
Diving Equipment
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Admission
Single visit
£8.00 per session, plus £20.00 per year for a NOWCA Safety Wristband. [February, 2026]
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Contact & Location
Address
1 Dock Road, Royal Docks, Newham, East London, London, England E16 1AG, UNITED KINGDOM
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Telephone
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WhatsApp
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Latitude, longitude
51.507771, 0.018028
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Teams
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Facility Notes
The required NOWCA membership can be purchased online. If purchased online, it can be picked up at the docks before your first swim.
The water temperature range shown is from randomly selected days in January and August. It is measured regularly and published on the Docks' website's home page.
Shower facilities are available throughout the summer, but may not be available in winter.
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