A savvy traveller visited "London's secret beach" and says it's "better than Brighton".
Callum Ryan, 23, was looking for ways to enjoy the sunshine without having to head miles out of London.
He Googled 'beaches around London' - knowing the nearest coast is 42 miles away - but found the Ruislip Lido, Borough of Hillingdon, which is just 30 minutes outside of the city centre.
The "secret beach" was free and Callum said it was better than Brighton as the lido is a 60 acre lake in the heart of Ruislip woods.
Callum headed down there on July 19, 2024, and said the place - which is covered in sand with water to paddle in just like a beach - was "packed" full of people lounging about on towels and playing volleyball.
Callum says he would definitely go back with his friends and they have a day booked in the diary.
Callum, a a content creator, from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, said: "It is great, I was really impressed when I was there.
"There were so many people there - relaxing on towels, playing volleyball and chilling.
"I went and chilled out. Check out the cafe - there is an outdoor gym which is quite cool - and a waterpark for children.
"I would definitely go back, I have a date booked in with friends and my family are keen to go and check it out too.
"Location wise it is a lot better than Brighton."
Callum Ryan, 23, was looking for ways to enjoy the sunshine without having to head miles out of London.
He Googled 'beaches around London' - knowing the nearest coast is 42 miles away - but found the Ruislip Lido, Borough of Hillingdon, which is just 30 minutes outside of the city centre.
The "secret beach" was free and Callum said it was better than Brighton as the lido is a 60 acre lake in the heart of Ruislip woods.
Callum headed down there on July 19, 2024, and said the place - which is covered in sand with water to paddle in just like a beach - was "packed" full of people lounging about on towels and playing volleyball.
Callum says he would definitely go back with his friends and they have a day booked in the diary.
Callum, a a content creator, from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, said: "It is great, I was really impressed when I was there.
"There were so many people there - relaxing on towels, playing volleyball and chilling.
"I went and chilled out. Check out the cafe - there is an outdoor gym which is quite cool - and a waterpark for children.
"I would definitely go back, I have a date booked in with friends and my family are keen to go and check it out too.
"Location wise it is a lot better than Brighton."
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00:00Would you believe me if I told you there's a beach in London? Yes, literally a beach.
00:04This is Ryslip Lido, your sunny getaway just 30 minutes from central London.
00:08On the edge of Ryslip Woods in North London is a 60 acre lake with sandy shores and it's
00:12the perfect spot for everyone. There's now no reason to leave London this summer to go
00:15to the seaside. With golden sands, an outdoor gym and an on-site cafe, it's actually unreal.
00:20There's multiple places for the kids to chill out and play and the perfect spots to just
00:24sunbathe and chill out. I can't recommend this hidden gem enough when the sun is out in London.