The heatwave weather we've experienced this week in Hitchin has been a perfect excuse for a cooling dip in our town's outdoor pool.

While the temperatures may have cooled after Wednesday's scorcher that saw Hitchin hotter than many places across Europe including Barcelona, it's not too late to sample one of the jewels in our town's leisure offerings.

The outdoor pool at Hitchin Swimming Centre, off Fishponds Road, will stay open until Sunday, September 19 so why not make the most of the last few days of bright evenings and mild weather.

Posting on their official Instagram page they wrote: "Is this the end of summer?

"Let's hope not. We close on September 19 - it's not over yet... come on down and dive in, it's a great way to end the summer!"

The site has been so popular it even acted as the destination for a film set earlier this summer when Harry Styles came to Hitchin.

Did you know the swimming centre also offers an 80-station fitness suite, indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, changing rooms, car park and three multi-purpose fitness studios.

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UPDATE FROM HITCHIN SWIMMING CENTRE

The indoor swimming pools are currently closed due to a technical issue. The centre will let users and members know when they can reopen.

The centre added: "But don't worry the outdoor pools are still open all day so enjoy the last chance for swimming outdoors..."