The Lido: The most uplifting, feel-good summer read of the year

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The memorial was constructed in 1983 and paid for by the Board of British Jews. The design was by Richard Seifert and Derek Lovejoy and Partners. Explore all our activities on offer in the " Activities" section and see all of our great facilities in the " Discover" section. As Kate listens to Rosemary speak passionately about her Lido, she becomes invested in the plight of the pool and begins to help Rosemary 'save' her lido. Hence begins Kate’s campaign to ‘save the lido’ and thereby preserve the soul of this small close knit community. This is a lovely, heart-warming story about love and friendship, standing up for what's right in the face of greed and Progress with a capital 'P'. Wonderful characters make this story come to life. Highly recommend! We´ve got some fantastic facilities on offer including a 50m outdoor swimming pool, all the latest gym & fitness equipment, an extensive programme of group exercise classes such as yoga, pilates and HIIT, plus a café!

When your eyes are glassy and your nose is dripping and your heart is full - you know you just finished a good book. The Serpentine Lido is home to Britain’s oldest open water swimming club, but you don’t have to join the club to swim here. From May to September, anyone can take a dip on a warm day at this gorgeous lido location – plus you can get a fantastic hot chocolate afterwards at the Serpentine Lido Café. Kate has just moved and feels adrift in a city that is too big for her. She's on the bottom rung of her career as a local journalist, and is determined to make something of it. A development company has sets their sights on the Lido and so Kate is assigned to write a piece for the paper. She meets Rosemary and their friendship blossoms almost instantly. Both women are transformed by their friendship and together they rally to "SAVE THE LIDO" while simultaneously building learning the value of community and overall it is never too late to make a friend or a difference💕 The restaurant is situated on the old viewing gallery of the Clifton Pool and retains the original character features of the Victorian building with modern floor to ceiling windows, allowing spectacular views over the pool.Get the basics right with our guide to the four most common swimming strokes and how they benefit your body. Find out more This year, eat well

Rosemary has lived in Brixton all her life, but everything she knows is changing. Only the local lido, where she swims every day, remains a constant reminder of the past and her beloved husband George. Kate has just moved and feels adrift in a city that is too big for her. She’s on the bottom rung of her career as a local journalist, and is determined to make something of it. So when the lido is threatened with closure, Kate knows this story could be her chance to shine. But for Rosemary, it could be the end of everything. Together they are determined to make a stand, and to prove that the pool is more than just a place to swim – it is the heart of the community. The Lido is an uplifting novel about the importance of friendship, the value of community, and how The Joy of Life fountain depicts two bronze figures holding hands while appearing to dance above the water, with four bronze children emerging from the pool. The Pan statue, also known as Rush of Green, is a bronze statue depicting a family and their dog rushing eagerly towards the park, urged on by Pan who is playing pipes.Car parking in Hyde Park is chargeable from 8:30am to 6:30pm, every day of the week - including Bank Holidays. So when the lido is threatened with closure, Kate knows this story could be her chance to shine. But for Rosemary, it could be the end of everything. Together they are determined to make a stand, and to prove that the pool is more than just a place to swim - it is the heart of the community. If you’re looking for the herons, look for their delightfully messy nests on to Serpentine Island near the boathouses or spot them perching in the lakeside willows. The majority of The Serpentine is reserved for boating and the local wildlife, and is strictly no swimming. However, there is a marked 100m open-water lido at the south-west corner of the lake which is open for public swimming during summer. Opening hours are 10am - 6pm on weekends from mid-May, and every day between June and mid-September.