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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
New English lido to open next month with live DJ sessions and sunbathing deck – and it's free to visit
Plus, the UK's deepest lido is reopening this summer after three years SPLASH IN New English lido to open next month with live DJ sessions and sunbathing deck – and it's free to visit Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NEW lido will open in London this summer - and it will be completely free for anyone to use. Opening for one month, Summer Splash will be located at the Royal Docks in London. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A new free lido will open in London this summer Credit: Royal docks/Instagram 3 And alongside it, so will a whole host of water-based activities Credit: Royal Docks 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. New £4million lido to open in UK next year "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.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
New English lido to open next month with live DJ sessions and sunbathing deck – and it's free to visit
A NEW lido will open in London this summer - and it will be completely free for anyone to use. Opening for one month, Summer Splash will be located at the Royal Docks in London. 3 3 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. 3
Time Out
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A new free lido will open in east London this summer
When summer comes to London, you can never have too many lidos. As soon as temperatures hit anything above 23C, we all flock to the nearest open-air pool to sunbathe and cool off. The problem is that they can often get packed and can be tricky to book. So, the more lidos, the better! Right on cue, Royal Docks is launching a temporary lido for a month later this summer. The lido, AKA Summer Splash, opens around this time every year and has been 'designed to provide a safe outdoor water space for local communities, young people, and particularly those without access to their own private garden or outdoor area'. For 2025, the pool will be accessible from Friday, July 25 until Sunday, August 17. It's unheated, just in case you need to mentally prepare yourself to brave the chill. Besides the pool itself, there'll be sandpits, deckchairs, lessons for kids, 'lates' DJs series and a wood-fired sauna. Like a sort of quasi beach club. Summer Splash part of a wider water-focused programme in the area, titled At The Docks, that'll also offer wakeboarding, paddle boarding and open water swimming. On top of all that, there's a bunch of waterside events planned, like The Cause 's big birthday bash and Ensemble Festival – a showcase of circus, dance and physical theatre. 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.'
Evening Standard
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Sadiq Khan urged to boost high streets with public art and new community projects
The suggestion comes just months after Sir Sadiq's deputy mayor for culture, Justine Simons, rejected a separate proposal from the Assembly for a 'London Art Trail', which would have seen a new sculpture or artwork installed in every borough. Ms Simons claimed it was not something City Hall 'has the resource to commission, deliver and maintain at this time'.
