Ruislip Lido

Beautiful pink flowers overlooking Ruislip Lido

Set within Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve, Ruislip Lido is one of the borough’s most popular open spaces. With a sandy beach, woodland trails and family activities, it’s a great place to enjoy the outdoors close to home.

Features

Woodlands Centre

The Woodlands Centre offers lots of interesting woodland activities, including nature walks in the woods, family walks and craft sessions.

For more information about the centre, opening times, activities and school parties, email dianawmail@btinternet.com or craftylucy@gmail.com.

No swimming

The beach at Ruislip Lido is open, but swimming is not permitted.

This is because:

  • the shock of cold water can make swimming and getting out of the water difficult
  • the depth of the water changes and is unpredictable
  • underwater objects and hazards may not be visible
  • swimmer's itch can be caused by an allergic reaction to certain microscopic parasites living in the water.

Find us

Ruislip Lido
Reservoir Road, Ruislip, HA4 7TY

Getting here

As car parking at the lido is limited,​ we encourage the use of public transport.

Public transport

The H13 and 331 buses stop close by Ruislip Lido and the woods. 

Plan your visit using the Transport for London journey planner.

Car park

From 1 October to 31 March, the car parks at Ruislip Lido will close at 7pm every day.

View our car park charges and information

Filming

If you're planning to film in this location, you must get permission from the council.

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Professional photos

Anyone wishing to have professional photos taken in the council’s green spaces for their own personal use will need permission to do so.

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Fishing

The council operates a Close Season at Ruislip Lido, when fishing is not permitted.

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