Jesus Green

Super swimming facility, well maintained, clean, friendly and possibly the best value family attraction in Cambridge. Located next to the river (in the past, it was fed with water from the nearby weir, but is now filled with filtered water) at the edge of a beautiful tree-filled park, the lido is probably the longest swimming pool in the east of England. The ends of the pool are shallow (around waist deep) whereas the centre is deep. Plenty of sheltered lawn areas to spread out your rugs and have a picnic - there's also a well priced café selling hot/cold drinks, toasties and other simple snacks and ice-creams. Although the water is heated, I would recommend a wet-suit for children. The staff were vigilant, but also accommodating - we were allowed to throw a beachball around. There's so much space there is no chance you could get in anyone's way. The changing rooms and toilets are being revamped, but were adequate for us. The setting is wonderful, the facility is excellent.