Just back from a wonderful lido swim. I had the pool to myself, which although not exactly cost efficient for Fusion, it was a lovely experience. They're getting their money's worth out of me with my season ticket anyway.
mwareing1 - it's all about SO much more than just the swimming. As suggested, if you simply want a warm, pampered swim, the Lido 'aint for you. I enjoy the calm and peace that I can find there, only a five minute cycle out of Brixton.
The £2m investment was never set aside for the pool. It was all about making the lido become more self sufficient throughout the winter months. You can't really argue with that... (although at the time, I did. Very pleased to have been proven wrong. The gym stuff is well hidden away and the ambience of the original building remains.)
If you really wanted a heated swim outdoors, try the fantastic
London Fields Lido. I was there until December of last year. But be warned - you still get the extreme cold, even with a pool temperature at 30 degrees. The walk from the indoor changing rooms to poolside is 'harsh' in Decemeber, and then you need to keep your head under water, just to stop it from exploding.
Heating Brockwell would just be WRONG. As stated, it's what it is. If that 'aint for you, then move on. At least you have given it a try, albeit during a very unwelcoming 'summer' period.
Now then - Tooting hardcore massive: How the hell do you swim outdoors, unheated, 365 days a year? I jumped in and straight out in April of this year.
