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The GuardianOct 14, 2026

Winter warmers: 10 of Britain’s best heated lidos

From an infinity pool with sauna in Scotland to a restored Victorian gem in Bristol, here are 10 great spots where you can swim in comfort year-round Portavadie, on the banks of Loch Fyne on the west coast of Scotland, was originally earmarked as an oil rig, but plans fell through. Today it is a marina with holiday homes, a restaurant and bar, a gift shop, and a leisure centre with what is beli…

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  • Sea LanesPlace50-meter beachfront pool heated to minimum 19C, with cafes and bar.
  • Elsewhere
  • Beccles LidoPlaceBeccles, United KingdomThree-pool lido heated to 28C in winter, with sauna and cafe.
  • Hathersage Swimming PoolPlaceHathersage, United Kingdom30-meter outdoor pool heated to 27C, with sauna and cafe.
  • Thames LidoPlaceReading, United KingdomRiverside pool heated to 20-24C, with hot tub, sauna, steam room.
  • Chesham MoorPlaceChesham, United Kingdom25-meter spring-fed lido heated to 27C, with cafe.
  • Saltdean LidoPlaceSaltdean, United Kingdom40-meter modernist pool heated to 19C in winter, with sauna.
  • Hampton PoolPlaceLondon, United Kingdom36-meter pool heated to 28C, open 365 days, with cafe.
  • London Fields LidoPlaceLondon, United KingdomLondon Fields Lido in Hackney offers heated outdoor pool, sun terrace and a café.
  • Oasis Sports CentrePlaceLondon, United Kingdom27.5-meter heated pool with sauna.
  • Charlton LidoPlaceLondon, United KingdomCharlton Lido and Lifestyle Club in Greenwich offers a 50m heated outdoor pool and fitness classes.
  • Pools on the ParkPlaceRichmond, United Kingdom33-meter heated pool.
  • Park Road LidoPlaceLondon, United KingdomWeek beginning 5 October: works are being carried out on the boilers at Park Road this week.
  • Lido PontyPlacePontypridd, United KingdomThree heated pools, reopened after restoration.
  • Bristol LidoPlaceBristol, United Kingdom24-meter Victorian pool heated year-round, with sauna, steam room, restaurant.
  • Faversham PoolsPlaceFaversham, United KingdomThree heated outdoor pools and indoor pool with whirlpool.
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Lonely PlanetJul 31

The 18 best places to visit in England

Plan your travels around England with these top cities, regions and sites to visit.

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  • Palace PierSightIconic pier stretching into the English Channel.
  • Snooper's ParadiseMarketLocal institution for bric-a-brac shopping.
  • Elsewhere
  • River CamSightCambridge, United KingdomPunt along the river for views of college architecture.
  • St Paul’s CathedralPlace of worshipLondon, United KingdomSt Paul's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London, is an Anglican cathedral in London, England,…
  • Tate ModernArts centreLondon, United KingdomIt forms part of the Tate group together with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.
  • Tower of LondonAttractionLondon, United KingdomIt lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile…
  • Westminster AbbeyPlace of worshipLondon, United KingdomSince 1066, it has been the location of the coronations of 40 English and British monarchs and a burial site for 18…
  • Big BenSightLondon, United KingdomOriginally named the Clock Tower, the structure was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the…
  • British MuseumMuseumLondon, United KingdomIts permanent collection of eight million works is the largest in the world.
  • Natural History MuseumMuseumLondon, United KingdomBook tickets.
  • Science MuseumMuseumLondon, United KingdomThe home of human ingenuity, come and visit award-winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible…
  • Tate BritainGalleryLondon, United KingdomIt is part of the Tate network of galleries in England, with Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St…
  • National Portrait GalleryGalleryLondon, United KingdomNational Portrait Gallery, London.
  • West EndNeighborhoodLondon, United KingdomLondon's equivalent of Broadway for big name shows.
  • Old VicTheatreLondon, United KingdomIt was established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre, and renamed in 1833 the Royal Victoria Theatre.
  • King's College ChapelPlace of worshipCambridge, United KingdomMarvel at its intricate vaulting.
  • The BacksParkCambridge, United KingdomLeafy lawns behind colleges, best views of architecture.
  • Windsor CastleSightWindsor, United KingdomWorld's largest, oldest continuously occupied fortress.
  • St. George's ChapelPlace of worshipWindsor, United KingdomSt George's Chapel, formally titled The King's Free Chapel of the College of St George, Windsor Castle, at Windsor…
  • Great Windsor ParkSightWindsor, United KingdomGrand parkland and gardens next to Windsor Castle.
  • The National GalleryCaféLondon, United Kingdom
  • National TheatreArts centreLondon, United Kingdom
  • AlmeidaTheatreLondon, United Kingdom
  • Lyric HammersmithTheatreLondon, United Kingdom
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