Thames LIDO Napier Road, Reading RG1 8FR

"Thames Lido located on Napier Road is a renovated and resurrected Edwardian outdoor swimming pool. The lido in Kings Meadow was derelict for years before being refurbished. I used to drive past it every week and think what if… The building itself has been refurbished extensively throughout. From the outside it looks much the same but inside … what a treat. The place is amazing. Go in through the door through and round to the left for the bar and seating for food. The pool takes centre stage with swimmers braving the cold or the sun to put a few lengths in, alternately chilling out in the hot tubs at the end. The facilities are excellent. Food on the day was a selection from the tapas menu (recommend the shredded white cabbage and the chorizo; don’t forget the flat breads). When you are inside it’s hard to imagine where you are, it literally transports you to a different place. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Relaxing with a nice vibe and energy I will definitely be going back. I recommend trying this place you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Parking is in its own private car park - you pay inside the venue the machine is located on the left on the way out. First 2 hours are free then reasonable rates."

"Really enjoyed the ‘Swim & Breakfast’ package for a relaxing morning, it was great value. The facilities at the Lido are great, outdoor pool has enough room for plenty of people to swim with the outdoor hot tub being lovely in the cold weather. Both the sauna and steam room are finished lovely, with lots of space. Staff were very friendly and kind, offering us a tour of facilities so that we knew where to go. Would visit again."

"Very well done and quaint Lido. It's so pretty, the staff are welcoming and there is something lovely about being outdoors in October yet having access to the facilities. Everything is picture perfect and we enjoyed a lovely 2 course meal at the restaurant as part of our package. However, you do have to pay for parking if there more than 2 hrs which seems a bit unfair when you've paid for a 2hr+ package"

"Fab place. Loved it. My friend and I had a lovely time in the pool/hot tub and then our lunch was amazing. Can't wait to do it again. So tastefully renovated too....a pleasure to see."

"Just amazing! The wife and myself went for the swim/massage/meal package and I could recommend it enough. The swimming facilities are super clean and maintained very well. The massage, I went for Back, neck, shoulder and facial which was quite possibly the greatest massage I have ever had. Massive thank you to Lucy who was incredible. Dinner was just the icing on the cake! 3 tapas dishes plus sour dough bread which was plenty enough for myself. Ended with a delicious coffee. Book up asap! You won't be disappointed!"