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Take off your swimming outfit…

Finding a little bit of heatwave, okay, Hot, and keen to cool off in one of the best swimming pools in the UK? Look no further, because we’ve rounded up the best for you.

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Grab your swimwear and get booking. From great open-air spots on Cornwall’s waterfront to central London pools that will help you forget about the hustle and bustle of the big city, there’s an outdoor swimming pool for everyone and every budget. While you’re here, don’t miss our guide to cold water treatments, ice baths, and wild swimming.

Best swimming pools in the UK: 10 to try this weekend

1. Tinside Lido, Plymouth

Featuring ocean views and a cafe and spacious terrace, Tinside Lido is an ideal spot for swimming due to its spacious decking area, large pool, and breathtaking views.

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opening up? Now – Open from 2nd May 2022.

entrance fees: £5

2. Ilkali Pool and Lido, Ilkali

Enjoy views of Ilkley Moor as you take a refreshing dip in the Lido. Note here, though, that if you’re a good-weather swimmer, it’s not hot—for those who love cold water treatments. (Read our guide, Is Cold Water Bad for You?, here).

opening up? Now – Open from 23rd April 2022.

entrance fees: £4.80

3. Thames Lido, Reading

Certainly not your standard lido, it is set by the River Thames in King’s Meadow Park and is the result of an intensive three-year restoration project. The original pool was built in 1902 with a budget of less than £5,000. This includes a restaurant, tapas bar, and spa – we’re talking hot-stone massages, saunas and hot tubs – but remember that it is recommended to book massages well in advance.

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opening up? Now – open all year round.

entrance fees: £20

4. Lido Ponti, Pontypridd

With three swimming areas (obviously, one of which is a splash pool), Lido Ponti has come a long way since it was first built in 1927. It is spacious and a great one for families.

opening up? Now – Open from 9th April 2022.

entrance fees: £2

5. Gaurock Pool, Gaurock

A dip in this 33 meter salt water lido offers spectacular views of the sacred lake. Gourock Pool, located on the banks of the River Clyde, is Scotland’s oldest heated swimming pool and includes a gorgeous waterfront gym that will make you want to follow your lap with a session at the gym.

opening up? Now – Open 6th May 2022.

entrance fees: £4.30

6. Brockwell Lido

Head to Herne Hill and you’ll find the Brockwell Lido, an outdoor swimming pool first opened in July 1937. Since then, it has closed once, but after a petition from local preachers, reopened. On a sunny day in London, the lido will be packed – our tip is to go downstairs early.

opening up? Now – open all year round.

cost: £8

7. London Fields Lido

In east London, you’ll find the London Fields Lido, a Hackney-based outdoor swimming pool known for its rainbow-colored changing room doors. It is 50 meters long, warms up to 25 °C, and is normally open year-round, no matter what the season. Find it in the north-west corner of London Fields Park.

opening up? Now – open all year round.

cost: £5.10

8. Jubilee Pool

Fun Fact: Jubilee Pool is the UK’s largest and, according to its website, the most famous, Art Deco seawater lido. Located in Penzance, Cornwall, it’s a real beauty – like something out of a Wes Anderson movie. A bucket list open-air swimming pool, of course.

opening up? Now – open all year round.

cost: £4.25

9. Cowley Manor, Cotswolds

just it What you call a hotel with an amazing outdoor pool. Surrounded by 55 acres of manicured gardens, the outdoor pool is large enough for serious swimmers, and ideal if you want to switch between perfecting your breaststroke and enjoying a treatment at the Sea-Side Spa.

opening up? Now – open all year round.

cost: Rates start from £205 per room per night.

10. Mondrian, London

The newly-opened Mondrian marks the brand’s return to London and, fun fact: The Curtain Members Club will continue to work alongside the re-branded hotel, offering members a world-class offering and an amazing rooftop lido. Not one to remember.

opening up? Now – open all year round.

cost: The rates are yet to be announced along with the re-launch.

You have now read our guide to the best swimming pools in the UK: Happy Swimming.