1 hour ago Where can I swim in London? The best pools, from lidos to hotel rooftops

Whether it's swimming in the ponds at Hampstead Heath or seeking out exclusive private rooftop pools, here’s where to take a dip in London this summer

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4 h. ago Best outdoor swimming pools and lidos in the UK to visit this summer

From seaside splashing, rural lake dips to city cool-downs, the UK has plenty of options for outdoor swimming this summer

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7 h. ago 'Dreamiest' Scottish cafe that has quirky terrace and amazing cakes and coffee

A picturesque cafe in Perthshire has been called Scotland’s ‘most dreamiest’ and it’s an ideal place to visit this summer.

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37 h. ago Beat the heat: The ‘coolest’ European destinations to visit in summer 2025

Here are the temperate alternatives to European hotspots that keep it cool – even in peak season

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54 h. ago The Scottish island that was crowned 'prettiest' you need to visit this summer

The island has been praised for its beaches and food scene.

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4 d. ago Dive in! The best lidos and hotels with outdoor pools near London

On a sunny day, London’s lidos can become pretty busy. Escape to these outdoor pools within an hour of the capital, from the authors of the Outdoor Swimming London book

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4 d. ago Free Greggs breakfast for Ayrshire tradespeople at Toolstation roadshow

Toolstation's spring and summer roadshow will visit Kilmarnock on Wednesday, June 18 with live demonstrations, product giveaways and free Greggs breakfasts on offer.

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4 d. ago The ‘beautiful country estate’ in the shadow of Manchester Airport you need to visit this summer

Explore stunning gardens, woodland and a historic mill

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8 d. ago Ancient standing stones in Scotland you can visit on a summer solstice day trip

Interest in Scotland’s standing stones has surged, with VisitScotland updating its guide to help visitors experience the solstice at these ancient sites

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9 d. ago Scotland's best whisky distilleries 'to visit this summer' named by National Geographic

There is no time like the present to book a tour of a distillery.

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1 week ago Mum's cinema hack 'perfect for summer holidays' saves her family £70 per visit

Families were seriously impressed by the mum's 'genius' hack when she showcased her money-saving tip online

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1 week ago UK's 'most beautiful seaside town' is unsung spot with 'overlooked' beach

Weymouth in Dorset has been named as an "unsung beach town" despite its stunning beach and range of activities on offer, making it a great place to visit this summer

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1 week ago The gorgeous lavender field an hour from London you should visit this summer

The gorgeous lavender field an hour from London you should visit this summer  Yahoo News UK

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2 w. ago Love Island villa gets new area where stars can have sex to make it 'hottest in history'

New 'intimate area' has been added by Love Island bosses in the outdoor section which sees a trampoline across the swimming pool with space for multiple people

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2 w. ago Restaurants worth travelling for: From Le Clarence to Longueville Manor, where to visit this summer

No bigger summer break? Spend your weekends taking gastronomic road trips, say the ES Features team

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3 w. ago Pope Leo’s visit to summer palace prompts speculation over future plans

The new pope has not revealed where he will live

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3 w. ago Lead on, Macduff: how the tide turned for Aberdeenshire’s art deco lido

The pavilion at Tarlair lido, on the coast outside Macduff, has reopened after a decade-long restoration campaign. Now swimmers await the whistle to hit the pools againThe vastness of Tarlair lido is hard to comprehend. Just a mile east of the town of Macduff, in Aberdeenshire, the lido’s three bodies of sea water are supplied by a tidal filling system and divided by a concrete wall, slippery with seaweed. The water’s reflection announces a striking mint-and-cream art deco pavilion, and a cinematic sea view. From the pavilion’s roof terrace, where dandelion-coloured tables and chairs are set out, it’s easy to lose a few minutes gazing beyond the salty outcrops to a northerly horizon.Originally commissioned by Macduff town council in 1929, the pavilion and pools – a paddling pool, boating “lake” and swimming pool – were designed by architect John C Miller and opened two years later as one of only three art deco lidos of their kind in Scotland. The site reopened in late March after 30...

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4 w. ago Popular London outdoor swimming spot sees 1,188% increase in bacteria

Faecal contamination was also found at the Serpentine Lido in Hyde Park

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