Since opening in 1957, Wycombe Lido has become a firm local favourite. And after it was refurbished for a grand reopening in 2011, it’s become even better – with both a heated main pool and a heated children’s pool. On site, you’ll also find a gym where you can take part in exercise classes, indoor cycling, football and tennis, and there’s also a café where you can unwind after all of the fun. And the best part? It’s open all year long, so come rain or shine, you can take a quick dip whenever you please.
Ever since the pandemic (sorry to bring it up), outdoor swimming in the UK has really taken off, with heaps of people falling in love with this fun and scenic way of exercising. But it’s safe to say that not all of us are quite brave enough to take the plunge into piercing cold open waters.
Luckily, though, there’s a whole bunch of heated outdoor pools and lidos on offer throughout the UK for you to take a dip in. Count your lengths, catch up with a pal or simply bubble away in the shallow end and relax under a starry sky. We’ve rounded up the best spa pools, lidos and swimming pools to cater to your nautical needs – and all of them are heated to perfection. Go on, dive in: here are the best heated outdoor pools in the UK.
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