Bailey Park Swimming Pool, Abergavenny
Gifted to the people by Crawshay Bailey Jr. in the 1880s, Bailey Park was officially opened in 1884. The pool was approved in 1938 and a tender for construction accepted…
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Pontnewynydd Open-Air Swimming Baths, Abersychan
The open-air swimming baths in Pontnewydd were opened in 1915 by Abersychan Urban District Council. Situated on a small parcel of land opposite Mill Road (which today features a children’s…
Prestatyn Outdoor Pool aka Royal Lido
The original pool was opened in 1923 and was designed by the partnership of H Robertson and J M Easton. It was refurbished in 1958 and re-named the Royal Lido.…
Rhyl Outdoor Pool
A large pool adjacent to the beach and filled with sea water, it had a grand opening in June 1930 that lasted two days. Name Rhyl Outdoor PoolEast Parade, Rhyl,…
Troedyrhiw Lido
The lido was proposed as a scheme to help the Troedyrhiw community during a time of high unemployment, with funds for materials provided by Mr & Mrs Threipland, Llanishen, of…
West Shore Lido aka Deganwy Bathing Pool
The West Shore Lido aka Deganwy Bathing Pool, was constructed close to Deganwy Promenade in 1934. The project was started by Mr R Arthur Jones who was a local auctioneer…
Aberdare Park Open Air Pool
Constructed at a cost of £850, the open-air swimming baths in Aberdare Park opened in June 1902 and were operated by Aberdare Urban District Council. The open air pool in…
Gelligaled Swimming Pool
This was the first public swimming bath in the Rhondda Valleys. Name Gelligaled Swimming Pool Built Opened August 1934 (approx) Cost £6,000 Dimensions 100′ x 60′ (approx) Capacity Max depth…