John Weller
Travel13 Feb 2026
The 10 best wild swimming spots within an hour of London
As London gains its first official bathing area in the Thames, here are the best swimming spots within easy reach of the capital by train, tube and car
Travel8 Aug 2025
Cool off at the best lidos and hotels with outdoor pools near London
If you can’t get into the ponds or London Fields Lido then head to one of these outdoor pools a short shlep away from the capital, as chosen by the authors of the Outdoor Swimming London book
Lifestyle13 Jul 2022
10 secret wild swimming spots near London
Lido booked up? No problem! John Weller and Lola Culsán present the lesser-known lakes and rivers for a dip near London