AN outdoor swimming pool in the UK has been compared to Spain thanks to its heated pool, sun terrace and outdoor amenities. Charlton Lido in South London is home to a huge outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool , which is heated to 22C. Win one of 8 incredible holidays to Florida, Spain, the Caribbean and a Kent safari by voting in The Sun's Travel Awards - enter to win here The lesser-known lido has plenty of other features too, including a teaching pool and a sun terrace.
There's also a cycling studio, gym, indoor studio, BMX Race Track and a set of tennis courts on site. Charlton Lido is managed by Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) on behalf of Greenwich London Borough Council. It's arguably less well-known than other lidos in London like Brockwell Lido, London Fields Lido and Tooting Bec Lido, making it a quieter place to visit on a hot summer 's day.
Over the past few months, Charlton Lido has been praised by visitors on both TripAdvisor and Google , with one person saying: "A great pool, it's rarely too busy and the pool temperature is perfect." Another person wrote on Google: "Oh my lord, this is the place I've been searching for - they have a members area to sunbathe on loungers and it's practically empty. "Then they have a spin station at the top of the pool, blaring out house music or whatever.
I swear I feel like I'm in Tenerife ." Someone else added: "An awesome lido , my new fave in London." Designed by Harry Rowbotham and T.
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