Where to go swimming in London – 5 pools you need to know about to escape the heat

1. London Fields Lido in Hackney features a 50m outdoor pool with a sundeck and sunbathing area.
2. Brockwell Park Lido in Herne Hill provides a 50m outdoor pool – next to a Art Deco building – and a poolside pizzeria.
3. Hampstead Heath Swimming Ponds offer a natural bathing experience with three separate ponds.
4. The London Aquatics Centre in Stratford, designed by Zaha Hadid, was where athletes competed during the 2012 Olympics.
5. Finchley Lido Leisure Centre caters to families with wave machines and water cannons.

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Where can I swim in London? The best pools, from lidos to hotel rooftops