Overview

• Canary Wharf Group has submitted a planning application to Tower Hamlets council for a year-round, fully lifeguarded lido at Eden Dock.
• If permission is granted, the developer says the pool could open in summer 2026.
• The plans specify a six-lane, 50m floating pool with a fixed 1.3m depth set in naturally filtered dock water.
• Proposed amenities include saunas, a clubhouse and a restaurant, with operations to be run by Sea Lanes, the team behind Sea Lanes Brighton.
• The project builds on Eden Dock’s popularity for open-water swimming and kayaking and aligns with Canary Wharf’s push following record footfall and fewer office-only visits.