With a mini heatwave on the way, what could be better than cooling off in an outdoor pool, enjoying all the thrills of a Mediterranean holiday without even having to travel too far from home?
As the MET office predicts temperatures of up to 23°C, Manchester is set to sizzle in the sun in the first week of June offering a welcome change for school children on their half-term holidays, and excited city dwellers looking to enjoy the first flush of summer.
Ahead of the long, hot days to come, Hathersage Open Air Swimming Pool is just a 90-minute drive from the city centre and is the perfect place to dip a toe (or more) in the water.