The best outdoor pools and lidos for a summer swim in the UK
By Rosalind Erskine
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 BST
Updated 19th Jul 2019, 16:12 BST
With hot weather on the way, why not cool off in one of these pools or lidos?
From seaside swimming in Gourock to a brine pool in Cheshire, these are the best lidos and pools to cool down in this summer whether you're at home or on enjoying a getaway.
Picture: John Devlin
This lido, built in 1935, is unheated meaning it can be anything between 14 and 24 degrees - perfect for cooling down, or waking up.
Located in a private courtyard, the Feversham Arms outdoor pool is the ultimate oasis for those looking to relax and cool down.
Located in the heart of the Lake District and offering the stunning natural backdrop of Lake Windermere Low Wood Bay is the perfect destination to enjoy nature in the sunshine.
Located in Hampshires New Forest, the Macdonald Elmers Court hotel has a picture perfect pool.
Theres nothing more luxurious than chilling in an outdoor infinity pool of this grandeur located in 300-acre woodland and featuring a stunning roof top spa.
Featuring a spa garden, Swinton Park is set in the beautiful 200-acre grounds of North Yorkshire countryside on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
