Oasis Swimming Pool (once known as Holborn Baths)

Before the 20th century there were Turkish baths here, which were extensively rebuilt in 1900--1902. In the 1930s, a competition was held to modernise the complex. Construction began in 1937, but was interrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War. After the war, lack of money reduced the scale of the plans and just one outdoor pool opened in 1946. An indoor pool eventually opened in 1960. The complex has recently been refurbished.

Parliament Hill Lido (or Hampstead Heath Lido)

This pool, set within a 2.5-acre site on Hampstead Heath, was opened in August 1938. The lido was the most expensive (34,000) built by the L.C.C. in the 1920s and 30s. It was a 'super sized' lido, reflecting a high demand in the densely populated suburb. It was awarded Grade II listing in 1999.

Richmond Lido

This lido opened in the 1960s and is Grade II listed.

Serpentine Lido

This lido is on the south bank of the Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park. It is very popular with families since there is a paddling pool, sandpit, swings and a slide. The lido was founded in 1931 as part of improvements to public amenities in London.

Tooting Bec Lido (originally known as Tooting Bathing Lake)

Opened in July 1906, this is London's earliest purpose-built open-air pool, and is one of the largest in Europe. In 1931, the dressing sheds were adapted as individual cubicles and new changing rooms and lavatories were built. In 1936 new cubicles, showers and a caf were built.