RachelGorman published Take a virtual dip at Highfields Park lido - celebrating 25 years...

For the first time since its closure in 1980 Highfields Park lido is back and open for business, but for this short swimming season you can leave your cossie at home. Rachel Gorman heads down to the outdoor baths to find out more (and have a dip).Normal rules still apply at Highfields Park lido – no ducking, no diving and no kissing – but in truth there's nothing normal about the revival of what was the UK's largest outdoor swimming baths. For starters, there is a distinct lack...