Now that summer is on its way, the time for outdoor adventure and fun is rife! Don’t stay stuck indoors, take to the skies and travel abroad, take to the waves and head to a beach near you. Or if you love the water, find a lido near you, for some outdoor swimming leisure.
Lidos in the North East
Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool, York
Come along to Yorkshire’s only 25m heated open-air pool! If you’re looking for affordable outdoor swimming this summer, you’ll definitely find it here.
It’s said to be an absolute gem, so it’s got the thumbs up from the community!
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Shap Swimming Pool, Cumbria
Welcome to the UK’s highest heated lido! Being a whopping 900ft above sea level and 16.5m long! It’s heated to 26 degrees and there’s a NEW toddler splash pool!
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Lidos in the North West
Hathersage Swimming Pool, Hathersage
Cool off in a fully equipped open-air swimming pool that is heated to 28 degrees! In a beautiful location with a surprisingly interesting history!
With plenty of length space, you can swim for as long as you want!
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USwim! Manchester
If you fancy swimming in open water, this is where you can start! You can learn how to swim in open waters and have fun doing so! Or you can swim in the Salford Quays every Saturday and Wednesday!
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Lidos in the South West
Clevedon Marine Lake, Somerset
Fancy a trip to Somerset? Don’t miss out on the chance of visiting the Clevedon Marine Lake lido, a tidal pool on the beautiful Somerset coast. Every spring an influx of seawater from the Bristol Channel fills it and people flock to play, swim and boat in this outdoor pool.
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Bristol Lido, Bristol
Enjoy a family day out at the 24m outdoor heated pool. It’s heated to around 22-25°C, too, so no nippy waters, you can jump straight in for a relaxing and comfortable swim.
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Tinside Lido, Devon
Impressively voted one of Europe’s top 10 outdoor pools, Tinside Lido is one to visit. Built in 1935 it holds cultural history and its popular Art deco Style in a Grade II listed area. A stunning saltwater swimming pool is fully accessible to all needs, it also has a sun deck for those wanting to catch some rays after spending an afternoon swimming. What’s better than being in a beautiful place and having a place to cool off in the hot summer months?
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Jubilee Pool, Cornwall
Welcome to the UK’s largest and most celebrated art deco seawater lido! And it’s also geothermally heated too – so you won’t get any chills here.
It’s also not shaped like a normal lido but in fact a triangle! Containing 5 million litres of seawater and can hold a capacity of 600 swimmers – wow! With so much space, it’s the perfect spot to visit a lido near you this summer season.
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Lidos in the South East
Saltdean Lido, Brighton
Saltdean is something special. It’s one of the finest examples of modernist lidos left in the UK. With beautiful surroundings, enjoyable atmospheres and more, your family fun day out will be truly enjoyable. Have a dip in the outdoor swimming pool and enjoy your summer months here. With waters warming up to 22°C, why not!
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Lymington Sea Water Baths, Lymington
It’s time for some family fun at Lymington Sea Water Baths! An open-air seawater bath, as old as 1833! With an option of inflatable sessions for optimal summer fun, paddle boarding and swimming, the entire family can spend an eventful day here.
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PTP Coaching, Beckenham
Visit this lido near you at Beckenham Place Park. Situated on a beautiful lake, open water swimming in a lido is an ever-growing summer activity. And one of many brilliant family attractions.
During the summer, the lake reaches up to 20°C! So you can enjoy a leisurely swim. Although it’s not just a swimming pool and you may come across some water wildlife like fishes, water birds and insects. So, be mindful as you have your fun!
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Lido in Wales
Lido Ponty, Wales
Now Lido Ponty is the place to be. with 3 pools: the main pool, an activity pool and a splash pool. Your entire family has bounds of fun to be had here. There are all sorts of activities for the little ones to have a play with, like umbrella water fountains, buckets and watering cans and an inflatable play area. The outdoor heated swimming pool is a brilliant attraction to go to. So, if this is a lido near you, check it out!
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Blackpill Lido, Swansea
Summer days will be ace here. The kids love it, there is ample amount of space for a splash and play about! Not only is there a fantastic lido, but an outdoor water park, with plenty of family fun. A paddling pool, children’s play area, climbing rocks and picnic facilities!
Ah bliss.
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FAQs
What is a lido?
A lido traditionally is an outdoor, public, open-air swimming pool or a bathing beach. The public are able to use it and can be free, although check before visiting.
What is the difference between a lido and a swimming pool?
A lido more than often is near a body of water, whether it is a lake or by the sea. Whereas, a swimming pool can generally be anywhere, and indoors.
How many lidos are there in the UK?
Currently, there are over 100 lidos in the UK and plenty more are being built!
So, do you fancy dipping your toes in a lido near you? Choose one of these locations for the ultimate summer day out and make some quality family memories. A cheap and cheerful thing to do in the summer holidays, especially if the weather is hot, hot, hot!