Best swimming pools
London Fields Lido
The capital’s first ever Olympic-sized heated outdoor pool reopened last year.
Highbury Pool
This popular two-pool centre is light, airy and laudably clean.
Acton Swimming Baths
These charming century-old baths have cubicles and lockers around the poolside.
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Hampstead Heath Swimming Ponds
The six ponds are perhaps the city’s most idyllic settings for an outdoor dip, attracting a weird and wonderful cross-section of London society.
Oasis Sports Centre
The outdoor pool here is London’s most central, and a haven for sun seekers and sturdy winter dippers alike.
Larkswood Leisure Centre
The wood-clad exterior of Waltham Forest’s finest wouldn’t be out of place in Scandinavia.
Hampton Open-Air Pool
This fabulous heated pool is open every day of the year – even December 25.
Queen Mother Sports Centre
There are three well-maintained pools at this justly popular centre in Victoria.
East Ham Leisure Centre
Newham is proud of this appealing blend of old and new, and rightly so.
Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre
This glittering architectural jewel repoened last year. Even if it isn’t your local, it could be worth the commute.
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Best bookshops eh? I feel Biblion, the Antiquarian bookshop at Grays Antique Market should of been included! Its a treasure trove. Truly helpful staff, amazing diversity of books and in an Antiques Market! Its full of character and in a great location!
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once again - using the 'print' feature of this feature results in text obliterated by fotos in the layout.......
I would add St. John's Bread & Wine (in Commercial St.) to 'Best Breakfasts'. Brioche, porridge with prunes, delicious fresh rhubarb - it's all amazing. In fact, I think I'm gonna go tomorrow...!
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