London's Best Fountains & Paddling Pools

"Sunny with temperatures reaching 30ºC"  

is always a welcome forecast in England, 

but it can prove a bit difficult to keep cool  

and entertain children at the same time. 

Luckily, the capital is bursting with cool spots 

and water features to keep everyone refreshed 
during the summer months. 

This is our top three {and free} 
London pools and fountains. 

Southbank's Fountains

A fountain with a twist: 

jets of water appear and disappear quickly, 

creating water rooms 

where you can keep dry{ish} if you go to the centre. 

 A very fun way to keep cool, 

both for adults & kids. 

Parent Tip: unwind with a Pimm's 

from the bar next to the fountain.

Bishop's Park Urban Beach 

London's only urban beach 

is a brilliant place combining sand and shallow pools,  

on the banks of the Thames. 

The big sandpit, the pools with the sprinklers 

and the trees make Bishop's Park 

one of the best summer destinations in London. 

Parent Tip: pack a picnic 

and pick a premium spot under the leafy trees. 

 Wimbledon Park Paddling Pool 

The exciting water features 

and the beautiful park surrounding it, 

make Wimbledon Park's paddling pool 

a busy happy place on a hot summer's day. 

Plus, if the children get bored 

there is a big playground for them to enjoy. 

Parent Tip: make a day out of it 

and go for some mini golf or tennis in Wimbledon Park.

Southbank Fountains, open every day except Mondays, excluding bank holidays. 

Nearest tube station is Embankment.

Bishop's Park Water Features, open daily 10am to 7pm during the summer months.

Nearest tube station is Putney Bridge.

Wimbledon Park Paddling Pool, open from June 1 to August 31, from 10am to 5pm. 

Nearest tube station is Wimbledon Park.