The Leeds sun is finally peeking out from behind the clouds, which means it’s officially time to swap the winter coats for swimming caps - currently, we hasten to add...
You have a choice, also, from Olympic-sized lanes where you can channel your inner pro to quirky, century-old baths that feel like a step back in time; the city is surprisingly well-stocked for those looking to make a splash this summer.
We’ve rounded up 13 of the coolest spots to take a dip, including a legendary outdoor lido that serves as a rite of passage for every Loiner.
‘Dive’ into our gallery below to discover which city centre pool is sporting a temporary ‘short’ new look and find out which venue will let you swim under the stars just in time for the ‘Flower Moon.’
13. Ilkley Lido
The ultimate summer destination, featuring one of the country's few remaining outdoor pools. Open from May to September, it offers fantastic views of Ilkley Moor and is famous for its full moon swims, the first of which for 2026 is scheduled for May 1. 🏊♂️ Denton Rd, Ilkley LS29 0BZ | Lee McLean/SWNS