Spring has well and truly arrived, so there's no time like the preset to whack on your swimmers and go for a dip.
It's not often we're blessed with glorious weather in the UK, but when the sun does occasionally pop his hat on there's nothing better than visiting a lovely lido.
Whether you're in it for the laps or just to lap up the rays, an outdoor pool is a novelty that we will never get over.
In honour of the arrival of spring, the team at Betway Casino set out to discover the most popular lidos in the UK - and one in Yorkshire made the top ten list.
Ilkley Lido just squeezed in at number ten, and was the only lido to feature in the whole of the north.
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The research found that Ilkley Lido has been tagged 1,258 times on Instagram and searched for 177,600 times over the past year.
We're not surprised, the lovely spa town of Ilkley is boasting a lot of things but the historic lido is one of the very best.
Having first opened its gates in 1935 as part of King George V’s silver jubilee, the lido is is an iconic part of the town’s history.
The mushroom shaped pool consists of 4,800 square meters of water, features the famous wedding cake shaped fountain and in peak season can welcome up to 4,000 visitors per day.
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From the famed ‘Ilkley Lido Solstice Swim’ that invites swimmers to greet the summer sunrise to various fitness and wellness events, the lido remains etched in the collective memory of the community.
Taking top spot though was Brockwell Lido followed by London Fields Lido and Tooting Bec Lido.
"After years of late nights, strong cocktails, and incredible stories; The Maven will close its doors"
It's a sad day for the Leeds night life scene, as a beloved speakeasy bar has today announced that it will be closing its doors for good.
The Maven has been a firm favourite for many years with those looking to enjoy some experimental and expertly made cocktails.
Hidden behind an unassuming door at the top of Call Lane, it was a great spot to visit if you were looking for something that little bit special.
Announcing the news to their social media, The Maven said: "From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for being our guests over the years and promise that until then, we'll do our best to give you the best nights out on Call Lane."
Conan Gray AND Jacob Alon join Lewis Capaldi’s Roundhay Festival line-up
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US pop star Conan Gray and BRIT award winner Jacob Alon join the line-up for Lewis Capaldi's headline date at Roundhay Festival.
Leeds' Roundhay Park is welcoming back live music to its grounds this summer for two outdoor gigs headlined by Lewis Capaldi and Pitbull titled Roundhay Festival, with special guests slowly being announced.
Gray is recognised for standout tracks like 'Heather' and 'Maniac' while Alon has built a cult following of fans around their indie tunes like 'Fairy in a Bottle' as well as 'Liquid Gold 25'.
Jacob Alon has been showing off their artistry within the indie music scene thanks to their 2025 LP In Limerence catching the attention of many in the process.
This album has gone onto attract widespread love from music listeners and even industry professionals bagging themselves their first-ever BRIT award nomination and win - The Critics' Choice award.
Conan Gray AND Jacob Alon join Lewis Capaldi's Roundhay Festival line-up / Credit: Supplied via Press Shots
Conan Gray started out covering other artists hits before creating some of his own and releasing debut studio album Kid Krow back in 2020.
The project has production credits shared between Gray and Dan Nigro, Grammy-winning producer who has worked with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Lorde and more.
It's always exciting hearing updates like these, but this one is even more impressive as it's not just one stellar act joining the Roundhay Festival line-up but two, with further acts to be announced.
The almost 70,000 crowd who are heading down to Roundhay Festival when Lewis Capaldi makes his way to Leeds next summer are going to be blessed with some phenomenal live music.
This year marks American Express Presents Roundhay Festival first year with two star-studded dates fronted by powerhouse performers with the second show fronted by Pitbull and special guest Kesha.
These events have been organised with Leeds City Council and are expected to bring benefits to the local area by employing local suppliers, staff and boost spending on accommodation, food and entertainment.
Conan Gray and Jacob Alon will play alongside Lewis Capaldi at Roundhay Festival in Leeds on Saturday 4 July 2026 with tickets available HERE.
Clementine Hall -
11th April 2025 
