Finchley Lido Leisure Centre
great north leisure park, High Rd, London N12 0GL
Updated May 2026
Features & Amenities
What visitors say
Based on recent Google reviewsFinchley Lido draws regular swimmers and gym members for its spacious pool with warm water and modern equipment. The centre is praised for friendly, helpful staff and family-friendly amenities. Cleanliness and hygiene standards are inconsistent — some visitors report excellent upkeep, others note dirt and poor maintenance in changing areas. When well-staffed and maintained, it's a solid all-in-one fitness destination; visit during peak hours when supervision is strongest.
Finchley Lido Leisure Centre is a public leisure centre located in Great North Leisure Park in Barnet, North London, offering an 82-station gym equipped with Boditrax body composition monitoring and free WiFi, along with weekly fitness classes across two studios including a dedicated group cycle room. The facility features both a 25-metre swimming pool with a comprehensive learn-to-swim programme and a leisure pool with a wave machine and jets for recreational swimming, plus an outdoor pool available during summer months. Supervised junior fitness sessions are available for ages 11-17, and the centre provides accessible facilities including a pool pod for easy pool access. Members can use the on-site sauna to relax after their workout, and changing rooms are available throughout the facility. The centre serves the Barnet community with amenities suitable for family use across all age groups.
