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    Best Lidos In Durham

    We've rounded up the best lidos in Durham in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 4 Durham lidos to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

    All the lidos we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

    Many of the places we list are historic or educational in nature and would be suitable for class trips or as ways to keep the learning up whilst having fun over the school holidays.

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    Families at Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool

    Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool

    • Helmsley
    • Outdoor
    • Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

    Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool offers a warm swim in the open air. The pool, together with the Recreation Ground, is currently in the early stages o...

    Ages 4+

    42 mi

    People in outdoor swimming pool at Lazonby Swimming Pool in Penrith

    Lazonby Swimming Pool

    • Penrith
    • Outdoor
    • Lidos

    Lazonby Swimming Pool is a life saver in the hot: a 17m by 6m outdoor pool heated to a comfortable 26 degrees, it's ideal for both a family splash ab...

    All Ages

    44.7 mi

    Outside pool at Shap Swimming Pool in Penrith

    Shap Swimming Pool

    • Penrith
    • Outdoor
    • Lidos

    Shap at just under 1,000 ft is England's highest heated open air swimming pool! Their volunteer run 16 metre community pool is open daily from May to...

    Ages 4+

    47.1 mi

    Families swimming at Askham Outdoor Swimming Pools in Penrith

    Askham Outdoor Swimming Pools

    • Penrith
    • Outdoor
    • Lidos

    Askham Outdoor Swimming Pools is an ideal location for families and friends to cool down in the summertime plus stay fit and healthy and build up the...

    All Ages

    48.5 mi

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