If you're looking to soak up the last of the summer sun, why not take a trip to one of the UK's top lidos where you can lounge by the pool? Perfect for a sunny day, this particular lido boasts a Spanish flair, complete with a poolside bar that effortlessly transports you to a holiday setting just outside the city centre. The 25-metre pool guarantees year-round warmth, maintaining temperatures between 24-26 degrees Celsius. This ensures a delightfully comfortable swim, regardless of the unpredictable British weather .
READ MORE: Cornish village with cobbled streets and sandy beaches hailed as the UK's loveliest On site, the restaurant offers stunning views of the poolside and retains original features from its construction in 1902. With a focus on traditional Spanish and Mediterranean flavours, the open kitchen and wood-burning oven add to the authenticity of the dining experience. From hearty breakfasts to tempting tapas, their menu caters to all tastes throughout the day, reports the Express .
So where is this beautiful poolside location? Just an eight-minute walk from Reading station, you'll find Thames Lido, which reopened its doors to the public in 2017. This open-air swimming pool and Mediterranean-style kitchen did close down back in 1974; however, after a successful public campaign, it was granted Grade II listed status in August 2004, some 30 years later. A restoration project kicked off in 2013, leading to its grand reopening to the public in 2017 - much to the delig.
