We have been waiting for this for so long and now when summer has properly landed into town, everyone starts complaining about the scorching weather, overcrowded parks and hot sweaty transport. To help you to avoid the discomfort and enjoy summer in London, Short Let London has prepared a manual for you on surviving the heat wave.
To get that feeling of being on a holiday you do not need to be on a fancy resort, just go to the seaside, as we know England is surrounded and washed by the sea waters. Brighton is the most popular town on the coast and it is situated not far from London, but bear in mind that it gets too crowded over the weekend so you will hardly find a comfortable spot on the beach. If you want more relaxing weekend away then head to some other coast towns, there are many of them, which are not less beautiful or remote: Southend-on-Sea, Newhaven, Eastbourne, Hastings, Portsmouth, Bournemouth to name just a few. If you have more time for visiting England then we would recommend going to the Cornwall also known as “The World`s End” and is known for its outstanding nature beauty.
However, if you prefer to stay in the city of London we are happy to give you the list of the best outdoor swimming pools and lidos in London. Luckily, there are some good places to seek a rescue from the high temperature and have a nice dip, Hampstead Heath Ponds are just on the doorstep of Short Let London apartments and flats for rent in London. There are three ponds in Hampstead – for men, for women and a mixed pond, you can enjoy the marvellous scenery, unchlorinated waters and wild nature, including swans and ducks. Another favourite is Tooting Bec Lido – the largest open-air swimming pool in the UK and it has been around since 1906. On the south from Hampstead Heath is Parliament Hill Lido (you can get there from Gospel Oak Overgorund), it is famous for its cold and shimmery water, created by stainless steel liner (the only one in the UK), there is also a cafe if you need to get a chilling drink. In Central London we love Oasis Sports Centre – a real oasis near Covent Garden and Holborn with outdoor terrace, heated swimming pool and a cafe; and Serpentine Lido in Hyde Park – a swimming area in the main pond of the park. It doesn’t get any more central than this and when you are in Hyde Park, why not to visit a Serpentine Gallery, where a new installation Serpentine Pavilion is designed by Japanese artist Sou Fujimoto. The other outdoor swimming pools are Pools on the Parks Richmond, Park Road Leisure Centre, Brockwell Lido (Dulwich), Finchley Lido Leisure Centre, London Fields Lido, Hampton Lido and The Berkley Hotel stylish outdoor pool in Knightsbridge (as well as very pricey).
To stay cool and well in the heat just follow some simple rules and tips: always have a bottle of water with you in case you feel dizzy, wear the shades and protect yourself with a stylish hat, wearing comfortable clothing is also crucial, choose cotton and linen fabrics, avoid the synthetics, cool yourself with your favourite iced coffee, frappuccino, ice-cream and healthy smoothies. This is a perfect weather to embrace the sunny beams so try to spend as much time outdoor as you can – some ideas are parks, rooftop bars and gardens, open air theatres and cinemas, Short Let London will be happy to assist you during your short stay in London. Please contact our team if you need an apartment in London to let: www.shortlet-london.com
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