Finchley Lido Leisure Centre

The 1990s update of the original ’30s lido is housed in a complex which includes an indoor pool, cinema and bowling alley. The (unheated) lido is now far smaller, but still has a grassy terrace. Opening is weather dependent – you won't get an al fresco swim if it's less than 20°C outside. Indoors, swimmers can plough up and down the main pool or enjoy the leisure pool’s wave machine.