Stunning UK lido like a Mediterranean resort with lazy river and elephant slides

Stunning UK lido is been compared to Greece (Image: Medway.gov.uk) The Strand Lido in Gillingham, Kent , has been a favourite among locals for almost 130 years; and the lido has been listed on the Historic Pools of Britain as the only riverside salt-water pool in the UK.

It even boasts elephant slides and water jets. While we haven't seen many sunny days in the UK as of yet, when the sun does decide to grace us with its presence, there's no better place to be than an outdoor swimming pool. The UK is home to numerous outdoor pools and lidos , and there has been a significant push in recent years to restore and protect these vital community spaces.

First opened in June 1896, The Strand Lido stands as the only remaining riverside tidal salt water pool in the UK, where water comes from the River Medway; don't worry, the water is filtered and chlorinated before being added to the lido. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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