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