Wanna be outside but get a bigger session in than a cold water dip in the Reservoir can offer? Tryna squeeze out every ray of vitamin D from our overcast skies and reluctant to hit up the local leisure centre?
Enter the heated lido. The freshness of swimming outdoors with the luxury of being able to swim for longer and get those distance sets in.
Here’s our top 5 heated lidos in London. We've also added some choice establishments for the after session sessions.
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Where: Hackney, East London
What: 50m heated outdoor pool
After Session
Coffee: Climpsons and Sons
Food: Pockets
Drink: The Spurstowe Arms
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Where: Holborn, Central London
What: 27.5m heated outdoor pool
After Session
Coffee: Monmouth Coffeee Company
Food: Chick 'n' Sours
Drink: Craft Beer Co
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Where: Charlton, South East London
What: 50m heated outdoor pool
After Session
Coffee: 15grams
Food: Goddards at Greenwich
Drink: Pelton Arms
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Where: Crouch End, North London
What: 50m heated outdoor pool
After Session
Coffee: Velasquez and Van Wezel
Food: Bufala Di Londra
Drink: Little Mercies
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Where: Hampton, South West London
What: 50m heated outdoor pool
After Session
Coffee: Bushy Park Coffee Kiosk
Food: The Pheasantry
Drink: Jolly Coopers
SEE YOU IN THE WATER.