Updated 2026 · Live Map · English
Free Drinking Water Fountains in London
Refill your bottle for free anywhere in London: park fountains, refill-network cafés and historic drinking fountains, all on one live geolocated map.
Mapped points
~399 fountains
Network
Thames Water / ZoomBottle
Availability
Most 24/7 (parks)
Cost
Always free
Open the water fountain map
The map geolocates you and shows the closest free water points — fountains, refill stations and participating cafés — sorted by walking distance.
Open Water Fountain Map →Where to refill for free
- Royal Parks fountains — Hyde Park, Regent's Park, St James's Park and Green Park all have public drinking fountains near main paths and entrances.
- Thames Water / ZoomBottle refill network — hundreds of participating cafés and shops across London let you top up for free, no purchase required.
- Historic Victorian drinking fountains — many cast-iron fountains from the 1850s onward still work today, dotted along older streets and park edges.
- Museums and galleries — most major free museums have water fountains or refill points near the entrance, alongside their free toilets.
- Just ask a café — even venues not on the official network will usually refill a bottle with tap water on request, free of charge.
Watch out for
- ⚠️ Some park fountains are seasonal and switched off in winter months to prevent pipes freezing.
- ⚠️ Not every café displays a refill sticker even when they're happy to refill — asking directly usually works.
- ⚠️ Tube stations rarely have fountains — refill before you go underground.
- 💡 London tap water is safe to drink everywhere, so any tap in a café restroom works in a pinch.
Nearby essentials
Combine your refill stop with a toilet break or a cash withdrawal nearby.
See also
FAQ
›Where can I refill my water bottle for free in London?
Open the live water map: it geolocates you and shows the nearest free refill point within walking distance.
›How many drinking water fountains are there in London?
Approximately 399 free drinking water points are mapped, plus hundreds of cafés and shops on the wider refill network.
›What is the Thames Water refill network?
A partnership with the ZoomBottle app and public refill points letting anyone top up a bottle for free at participating cafés, shops and fountains, no purchase required.
›Can I refill my bottle in a café for free?
Yes, most will — look for a refill sticker in the window, or simply ask at the counter.
›Are London's historic drinking fountains still working?
Many Victorian cast-iron fountains from the 1850s onward are still functional in parks and along older streets, alongside newer refill points.