New English lido to open next month with live DJ sessions and sunbathing deck – and it's free to visit
Opening for one month, Summer Splash will be located at the Royal Docks in London.
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The lido opens each year to provide a safe outdoor water space for the local community, especially those living nearby without any gardens or outdoor space.
The new lido will open on July 25 and stay open until August 17.
It will be unheated though - so prepare yourself for a refreshing dip - but it is manned with lifeguards.
However, it is one of the few London lidos with amazing views of the city skyline.
At the lido there will be also be sandpits for kids as well as a deckchairs area, DJ events and a wood-fired sauna.
The website states: "It's the perfect place to cool off and relax, providing an urban retreat like no other.
"Lounge in a deckchair, take a dip and soak up views of the Royal Docks' vast open waters, framed by the City's iconic skyline."
Not only that, but a larger programme of events also include paddle-boarding along with wakeboarding.
In addition, there will be waterside event like The Cause's big birthday bash and Ensemble Festival with live circus and dance shows.
According to Time Out, Justine Simons, the deputy mayor for culture and the creative industries, said: "The Royal Docks is one of London's best-kept secrets, a vibrant hotspot for creativity and culture, so I'm delighted to see the return of the At the Docks season.
"There's so much for young people and families to enjoy, from fun activities to open-air performances and festivals, as we continue to build a better London for everyone."
Also part of the events this summer will be the 10th anniversary of Dock2Dock.
According to the Royals Docks' website, this is "London's most iconic swim event" which allows participants to swim London's historical Royal Docks.
There are five distances - 1.5k, 3k, 5k, 10k, EPIC 15k - and this year there will also be a special 20k feature to celebrate the anniversary.
And later this month will be The Royal Wharf Summer Fete, which includes live music performances, morning fitness sessions, children's workshops and games, street food and a craft market.
The fete will take place on June 28.
A woman has also found the UK's little-known lidos to visit ahead of 29C weather – with no queues and some are even free to enter.
Plus, the UK's deepest lido is reopening this summer after three years.
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