Well worth the trip just to hang out in front of its iconic rainbow-coloured changing huts. It's also open till 8pm on weekdays, making it the perfect place to forget office stress. En savoir plus .
It's free at the moment, but a compulsory charge might come in as a result of plans to install ramps, stalls and sunbathing facilities. Make sure it's on the to do list before the improvements start. En savoir plus .
Given how busy it gets over the summer, it might be worth waiting till later in the year when you'll have more space to splash around. On Tuesday evenings they have a female only session. En savoir plus .
Up until September 12, you can take the plunge in Hyde Park at the Serpentine Lido. At 100 metres, it's the capital's longest pure lake without a drop of chemical chlorine. En savoir plus .
They aim to keep the temperature at a cosy 24C. Don't be surprised if you catch a deer casting a critical eye over your back crawl. En savoir plus .
Fully refurbished recently, this 1930s Lido has few places to sit down pool-side but the scenery is worth going along for. Take note, it only opens if the weather is over 20C. En savoir plus .
For serious swimmers, there are lanes and diving areas. For the more relaxed there's a more casual end of the pool and grassy slopes for sunbathing. Thankfully it's heated. En savoir plus .
This Grade II-listed lido reopened in 2010. It has lots of fun retro features, like the big white umbrellas, cascades at either end, a 12-sided star mosaic in its middle and a heated splash pool. En savoir plus .
One of South London's gems, with a very sophisticated cafe attached to it, Brockwell Lido is seriously aesthetically pleasing. En savoir plus .
A generous 27.5m so we can all get a bit of elbow room. There is also a sun terrace with separate areas for adults and children, so no need to worry that squawking children will spoil your peace. En savoir plus .
