July 4th will come and go for swimmers without the jubilation caravan owners and pub goers will be experiencing. That’s because the government has not given the red light to swimming pools to reopen. That means no leisure centres and no lidos will be allowed to open their doors later this week, despite the obvious […]
Make Swim22 your New Year’s challenge
If you’ve been inspired by the likes of Sarah Thomas and her incredible Channel swims, then the New Year is the perfect time to set yourself a challenge. While I’d love to be the type of person who dons a thick layer of grease and swims the 22 miles between England and France, my aims […]
Happy Birthday Barefoot Em! 1-year-old today
Today marks the first anniversary of Barefoot-em.com and a lot has changed in just 12 short months. When I look back at all the incredible places I’ve swum and things I’ve seen – a lido wedding, a dip in the Atlantic and photo session in an Edwardian bath house, just to name a few – […]
Guide to lockers at the UK’s historic swimming pools and lidos
After a mishap with a new pound coin in a locker that didn’t accept them, I decided to create this handy quick reference guide to the lockers in many beloved swimming pools across the UK. Here’s what you need to know about locking your stuff away before you visit: Arundel Lido – lockers cost £1 […]
