England launches a new bathing season with multiple newly designated bathing sites, including London’s first official spot on the River Thames. One report says the official season begins on Friday and runs until September 30. Alongside the Thames location, additional bathing sites are opening across England, with one outlet listing 13 new bathing sites in total. The coverage explains that these sites are part of the official bathing season framework and are marked for public use during the period leading up to late September. While the outlets focus on the opening dates and the overall number of new sites, they also highlight that the Thames location represents a milestone for London, where it is presented as the first designated bathing spot on the river. The reports do not indicate that the sites are opening earlier than the start date, but they align on the same season timetable and the fact that the new locations are being added for the official summer period.