OUTDOOR swimming pools in the area are starting to reopen in time for sunny weather.
Ready to dive in? Here are six to choose from.
Wotton
Wotton Swimming Pool on Symn Lane reopened last month on April 1.
The outdoor pool is due to be open for the season until Sunday, September 11.
The pool - which is heated to around 29C - is open for bookings, swimming lessons as well as public sessions.
For tickets and more information see - https://tinyurl.com/49932kyr
Stroud
Stratford Park Lido - previously known as Stratford Park Outdoor Pool - is due to open on Monday, June 5.
The opening had been postponed from Saturday, May 27 due to a delay in painting the pool caused by ongoing wet weather.
The pool is 50 metres and spring-fed.
Customers can book online, via the Everyone Active App, over the phone or at the centre.
Cirencester
Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool reopened earlier this month on Thursday, May 11.
The outdoor pool is situated next to Cirencester Park, is 28 metres and uses natural spring water heated to 26°C.
The pool hosts an array of sessions including fitness swims, family swims, adult and toddler sessions and aqua aerobics as well as Friday Youth Evenings (school years 7 to 11) and a Sunday Inclusive Swim for those who struggle with crowds and noise.
There will also be more special events, including moon swims and dawn swims.
For more information see - www.cirenopenair.org.uk
Berkeley
Berkeley Community Swimming Pool is due to reopen open on Saturday, June 10.
The outdoor pool is run by Berkeley Educational Swimming Trust at Berkeley Primary School.
For more updates see their Facebook page, here - https://tinyurl.com/bdz8rzs7
Cheltenham
Sandford Parks Lido in Cheltenham reopened on March 25 and will be open until October 6.
Its main pool is 50 metres long and heated to around 25°C. It is one of the largest outdoor swimming pools in the UK.
The pool hosts an array of sessions including fitness swims, family swims, triathlons, aquathlon and live performances.
For tickets and more information see - https://tinyurl.com/4ewnfcwk
Portishead
Portishead Open Air Pool is open for the summer season until the end of October.
The outdoor pool is 33 metres long and heated to around 28°C.
The venue’s cafe provides stunning views of the Bristol Channel.
For tickets and more information see - https://tinyurl.com/yc5dvpku
Sharpness
It is unclear whether Sharpness Community Swimming Pool will open for this year’s summer season.
Last year, the outdoor pool was only open to local primary school children and was shut to members of the public.
For more updates see their Facebook page, here - https://tinyurl.com/2u9xrrsa
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