Best places: Swimming basins in United Kingdom

This semi-natural sea pool draws nearly 60,000 visitors each year for swimming & paddleboarding.

😐 Had a lovely and relaxing swim, staff were friendly and helpful. Its changed a lot since I last went a couple of years ago, with strict entry and exit times, and the price has sadly more than doubled. I look forward to being able to use the changing rooms and showers again soon. My only real niggle...

Outdoor swimming basin for men only, offering lifeguards & a diving board in a relaxed park setting.

👍👍 What a lovely swim. Not the warmest water but I acclimated quickly enough. Not a lot of space inside to relax next to the water - it's more about getting in, swimming, and leaving. They have changing areas and cold showers for rinsing off afterwards.

👍👍 Friendly, relaxed Dive site. Nice clean facilities, kitting up benches with bungee chord so you can step into your kit was well thought-out, take note Stoney! Gets silty so stay off the bottom folks, loads in there and easy to find for a first timer.

👍👍 First time at open water swimming, was only there as a supporting role, but looked great especially whilst the sun was out. Convenient parking nearby and lots of places to eat and drink at the Lowry.

Counter-serve chain for ready-made sandwiches plus breakfast, coffee, soups & salads.