Rooftop Lido at Hayward Gallery

The rooftop lido at Hayward Gallery is sure to be one of the most popular exhibits at the Ernesto Neto exhibition this summer as art lovers get the chance to go for a cooling dip as part of their experience. On show as part of the major exhibition at the newly reopened gallery, this rooftop lido is one of the most artistic in London.

Rooftop lido at Hayward Gallery
Alongside a variety of other interactive and immersive sculpures and installations, the outdoor sculptural pool is certain to a big hit with hot Londoners as they get the chance to take a dip on the gallery roof. Located on top of the Hayward Gallery, the pool also sits alongside a second outdoor installation of a wobbley-walk inducing undulating path.

Ernesto Neto exhibition
Renowned for his sensual and dramatic installations, the Ernesto Neto exhibition The Edges of the World invites visitors to experience a full scale assualt on their senses. Using fabrics that are evocative of human skin, and with pieces that merge the concepts of sculpture and architecture, the exhibition invites you on a journey through weird and wonderful spaces. Commanding you to interact fully with the exhibition, you can even take your shoes and socks off and feel the nylon between your toes before plunging into the rooftop lido at Hayward Gallery.

Ernesto Neto at Hayward Gallery

London lidos
Whether you are a keen swimmer or simply enjoy splasing about to keep cool and show off your bronzed summer bod, there are plenty of lidos in London worth visiting asides from the rooftop lido at Hayward Gallery. With grassy surroundings, or super stylish film backdrop changing cubicles, the city is most definitely the place to be when the temperature rises. Once you've hit the Hayward pool and enjoyed the delights of rooftop waves, check out the other great locations for city swimming.

London Lidos

The rooftop lido at Hayward Gallery is part of the Ernesto Neto exhibition, The Edges of the World which takes place from 10am - 6pm, Saturday 19th June - Sunday 5th September 2010.

Entrance is included in the exhibition ticket price, but sessions in the outdoor pool must be booked in advance by calling 0844 847 9910.

Please note that the lido is not a full size swimming pool and measures 7.6 metres in diameter and is 90cm deep. You must bring your own swimming costume and towel.

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