As temperatures continue to soar across the country, take your pick from the lidos and indoor public swimming pools in Oxfordshire – because there’s nothing quite like taking a dip in the pool to cool down.
19 July 2021
Whether you’re looking for alternative ways to get fit, family-friendly fun or a body of water to lounge around next to as temperatures reach 30°C across the county, take your pick from the outdoor and indoor public swimming pools in Oxfordshire – because there’s nothing quite like taking a dip in the pool to cool down.
The Abbey Meadows Outdoor Pool is an open-air swimming pool in Abingdon. The venue also offers heated outdoor pools, crazy golf and a play area. The newly renovated pool is heated to make every swim an enjoyable experience, whatever the weather. The centre offers both lane swimming and ‘swim for all’ sessions, ensuring there’s a swim session for all ages and abilities for fun and fitness.
Located in the heart of Banbury, the Banbury Open Air Pool (also known as The Banbury Lido or Woodgreen Lido) at Woodgreen Leisure Centre is a 50m outdoor swimming pool with an aqua-splash area and slide. The pool is co-located with the Woodgreen Leisure Centre that offers an indoor bowling hall, 50 station gym and 2 fitness studios.
A much-loved local landmark, this outdoor swimming facility in Oxfordshire has been providing summer fun and great memories since it opened back in 1934. This excellent Lido/Outdoor Pool for swimming and group exercise activities is brought to you by Oxford City Council. Get the Hinksey Summer Pass and go swimming as often as you like.
Set in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, The Lido Chipping Norton has two fully-heated outdoor pools: a 25m swimming pool and a toddlers’ paddling pool. It also has a café and a large, tree-lined lawn, making it perfect for families looking for an afternoon’s outdoor fun. Whether seeking sport, leisure or fun with friends, The Lido has something for everyone.
Riverside Park and Pools in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, offer a heated outdoor pool ideal for a family day out with a Splash Park for children. It is attractively located adjacent to the River Thames between Crowmarsh Gifford and Wallingford. The 23 x 10m swimming pool is heated, making for a more enjoyable swim for people of all ages whatever the weather.
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Located in the heart of Banbury, Woodgreen Leisure Centre offers a 50m outdoor swimming pool in Oxfordshire with an aqua-splash area and slide. Go swim-ready, although not essential as the changing rooms are fully open with no restrictions. But booking in advance remains is required for all lane swimming sessions.
Woodstock Open Air Pool is a heated outdoor lido in the heart of West Oxfordshire and a short walk from Blenheim Palace. There is also a separate paddling pool for toddlers. It is open during the summer months (April to September), whatever the weather. The pool is surrounded by a large grassed area, ideal for relaxing and picnics on a sunny day.
There is a 17-metre pool in this centre that sits in the heart of Berinsfield, close to Wallingford, Abingdon, Oxford, Dorchester, Benson and Didcot.
