On hot summer days the pond can get extremely busy with queues to enter the site and the water. Unfortunately, for safety reasons people may sometimes have to be turned away.
With so many people enjoying the pond it is even more important to respect wildlife, other swimmers and the lifeguards who are there for your protection. ‘House rules’ designed to make the pond enjoyable for everyone include no smoking, refraining from using phones and cameras and playing loud music. There are four showers in the changing room (two hot and two cold) and two cold showers outside, but water is limited so please don’t hog them!
The grassy slope between the changing rooms and the back gate has been designated a quiet area. Please respect this and allow women who wish to read, meditate or simply be quiet, to enjoy their time.