lido

New book Lido: A Dip into Outdoor Swimming Pools makes a splash with examples from London to Sydney

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This is certainly a great book to plunge into. Lido: A Dip into Outdoor Swimming Pools by author Christopher Beanland showcases the world’s best lidos, from a spaceship-like pool in Hong Kong to Icebergs – a pool full of ‘frothy surf’ in Sydney.  As well as presenting the best places for an alfresco dip, the … Read more

Britain’s first geothermal lido opens in Cornwall – and the water is a toasty 35C 

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Britain’s first geothermal lido opens in Cornwall, where natural saltwater is warmed to a toasty 35C The new geothermal lido is a feature of the Art Deco Jubilee Pool, which is located in Penzance  The pool, part of a £1.8million upgrade, has a capacity of 50 – although it’s currently capped at 15  It is … Read more