Dive right into London's finest outdoor pools and lidos. Parliament Hill Lido. Image: Tom Page from London, UK via CC BY-SA 2.0

Looking for a lido or in need of an outdoor pool in London? As the weather heats up, these swimming pools and ponds across the capital become popular for cooling off, so we recommend booking in advance where possible. And if the weather's not quite so warm? Plenty of London's outdoor pools are heated. Read on to plan your next al fresco dip.

Brockwell Lido, Herne Hill

Open all year, unheated.

Brockwell Lido is VERY popular in warm weather. Image: David Sim via CC BY 2.0