The King's Cross Pond Club, London’s latest boutique outdoor pool, opened to the public this week, offering fresh water public bathing in the heart of the ancient capital. The first of its kind in the UK, the water was graced by the members of a German swimming team on Friday, the group enjoying the facilities surrounded by the buildings of the famous suburb.
The 40-metre pond is purified using submerged plants to filter the water. Should you fancy a dip, the pond is open to the public Monday to Friday between 6am and dusk and from 8am at the weekends. Visit here to book in advance.
Kings Cross King Cross Outdoor Swimming Pond Opens To The Public
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A woman swims in the new 'King's Cross Pond Club' outdoor swimming pool on May 22, 2015 in London, England. The 40 metre pool is purified using submerged plants to filter the water and is surrounded by flowers and plants. It is open to members of the public Monday and Friday between 6am and dusk. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
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Members of the East German swimming team swim in the new 'King's Cross Pond Club' outdoor swimming pool on May 22, 2015 in London, England. The 40 metre pool is purified using submerged plants to filter the water and is surrounded by flowers and plants. It is open to members of the public Monday and Friday between 6am and dusk. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
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A general view at the new 'King's Cross Pond Club' outdoor swimming pool on May 22, 2015 in London, England. The 40 metre pool is purified using submerged plants to filter the water and is surrounded by flowers and plants. It is open to members of the public Monday and Friday between 6am and dusk. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
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A member of the East German swimming team leaves the new 'King's Cross Pond Club' outdoor swimming pool on May 22, 2015 in London, England. The 40 metre pool is purified using submerged plants to filter the water and is surrounded by flowers and plants. It is open to members of the public Monday and Friday between 6am and dusk. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
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A man showers before swimming at the new 'King's Cross Pond Club' outdoor swimming pool on May 22, 2015 in London, England. The 40 metre pool is purified using submerged plants to filter the water and is surrounded by flowers and plants. It is open to members of the public Monday and Friday between 6am and dusk. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
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A member of the public arrives to swim at the new 'King's Cross Pond Club' outdoor swimming pool on May 22, 2015 in London, England. The 40 metre pool is purified using submerged plants to filter the water and is surrounded by flowers and plants. It is open to members of the public Monday and Friday between 6am and dusk. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
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Members of the East German swimming team swim in the new 'King's Cross Pond Club' outdoor swimming pool on May 22, 2015 in London, England. The 40 metre pool is purified using submerged plants to filter the water and is surrounded by flowers and plants. It is open to members of the public Monday and Friday between 6am and dusk. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
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A member of the East German swimming team enters the new 'King's Cross Pond Club' outdoor swimming pool on May 22, 2015 in London, England. The 40 metre pool is purified using submerged plants to filter the water and is surrounded by flowers and plants. It is open to members of the public Monday and Friday between 6am and dusk. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
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Members of the East German swimming team gather in the new 'King's Cross Pond Club' outdoor swimming pool on May 22, 2015 in London, England. The 40 metre pool is purified using submerged plants to filter the water and is surrounded by flowers and plants. It is open to members of the public Monday and Friday between 6am and dusk. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
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An elevated view of the new 'King's Cross Pond Club' outdoor swimming pool on May 22, 2015 in London, England. The 40 metre pool is purified using submerged plants to filter the water and is surrounded by flowers and plants. It is open to members of the public Monday and Friday between 6am and dusk. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
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Members of the East German swimming team jump in the new 'King's Cross Pond Club' outdoor swimming pool on May 22, 2015 in London, England. The 40 metre pool is purified using submerged plants to filter the water and is surrounded by flowers and plants. It is open to members of the public Monday and Friday between 6am and dusk. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
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Members of the public use in the new 'King's Cross Pond Club' outdoor swimming pool on May 22, 2015 in London, England. The 40 metre pool is purified using submerged plants to filter the water and is surrounded by flowers and plants. It is open to members of the public Monday and Friday between 6am and dusk. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
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Members of the East German swimming team leave the new 'King's Cross Pond Club' outdoor swimming pool on May 22, 2015 in London, England. The 40 metre pool is purified using submerged plants to filter the water and is surrounded by flowers and plants. It is open to members of the public Monday and Friday between 6am and dusk. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)