Greenbank Pool

The lido at Greenbank Pool sits right on the edge of Street, that pleasant Somerset town famous for its shoe factories and outlet shopping. It's a proper outdoor swimming venue - the kind of place where locals actually spend their summers rather than somewhere trying to be Instagram gold.

You get an open-air pool, which in England means you're banking on decent weather but the whole experience feels wonderfully straightforward. No fancy slides or lazy rivers here - just water, space, and that particular British seaside vibe even though you're inland. Families find their rhythm quickly enough, though toddlers might need watching in the shallows and older kids won't stay entertained for eight hours without snacks and patience.

It's free or cheap depending on the day (the website will sort you on specifics), and honestly, two or three hours is the sweet spot before everyone starts getting hungry. Summer weekends get rammed, so weekday mornings are your best bet if you're staying locally.

If you're based at one of the nearby campsites - Bobsfield's closest at under a mile away, or Old Oaks just under three miles - Greenbank works as a proper activity rather than a day trip. It's the sort of place that keeps kids occupied without draining your energy, and the lack of queues and chaos compared to bigger leisure centres feels like a win. Very much a locals' spot doing the job it's meant to do.