Lido news

DatePoolNews and links
June 2025AbingdonAbingdon lido to reopen for good weather after criticism – BBC News
June 2025Droitwich SpaMemories of Droitwich Spa Lido that was more like a youth club – BBC News
June 2025ShaftsburyShaftesbury Lido reopens after major refurbishment – BBC News
June 2025BroomhillWork to reopen Ipswich Broomhill lido still not started – BBC News
May 2025Droitwich SpaDroitwich Spa Lido summer season starts as pool marks 90th year – BBC News
May 2025Jubilee PoolCornwall’s Jubilee Pool marks 90th anniversary – BBC News
May 2025Weston-super-MareThe Tropicana: Plans to transform former seafront lido approved – BBC News
May 2025Grange-over-Sands£6.8m lido refurbishment reopening delayed – BBC News
May 2025HilseaVast tent covers Hilsea lido as revamp enters final steps – BBC News
April 2025Guildford LidoGuildford Lido reopens for summer season after refurbishment – BBC News
April 2025The Trinkie, WickTrinkie Heritage Preservation Group
We want to let everyone know that we have great news. We have managed to raise the funds to proceed with the repair of the Trinkie wall and to add extra reinforcements. The Repair will be completed by local business JLS Formwork, John Stewart has worked with us previously and did an excellent job of repairing the corner section of the Trinkie wall.
March 2025BillinghayVolunteers need £500k to reopen Billinghay outdoor swimming pool – BBC News
March 2025BroomhillBroomhill Lido: Is it going to happen?
March 2025 HilseaLido on schedule for autumn reopening
March 2025Havre des PasTransparency calls over Jersey lido costs – BBC News
March 2025Cleveland PoolsUK’s oldest lido remains closed after flooding – BBC News
Jan 2025PeterboroughLido to remain open following overwhelming public response
Jan 2025TinsidePlymouth Lido’s £4.6m revamp ready for the spring, says council – BBC News
Jan 2025New lido!Holt Town: Lido plans for east Manchester ‘fly-tipping hotspot’ – BBC News
Jan 2025WorthingCalls to save the lido which once housed dolphins – BBC News
Jan 2025Holt TownLido plans for east Manchester ‘fly-tipping hotspot’ – BBC News
Dec 2024Broomhill£10,000 grant from NW Ipswich Big Local Trust
Dec 2024HilseaDetailed update on the comprehensive refurishment including almost completion of concreting and preparations for modular changing facilities. Also the unearthing of the old sea water pipes.
Hilsea Lido – Portsmouth City Council
Nov 2024PeterboroughPeterborough Lido is at risk of being mothballed by the local council due to budget issues. Click to read a message from the Frieds Chairman asking for suport by responding to the councils consultation.
Message from the FoPL Chair  – Friends of Peterborough Lido
Nov 2024DriotwichMajor £8m upgrade plans unveiled for Droitwich’s historic lido – BBC News
Nov 2024Cleveland PoolsThe Cleveland Pools Trust has been carrying out detailed technical assessments of the serious damage to the site following the flooding in January which caused it to shut to the public. They explain that this is a very complex matter and has involved the Trust in obtaining professional advice and assistance over the course of this year, which is ongoing.
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Nov 2024Abbey MeadowsAbbey Meadow: ‘Surge’ in visitors at outdoor swimming pool – BBC News
Oct 2024London FieldsHackney Council pauses plans for London Fields Lido pool
Hackney Council has revealed that it will not be moving ahead with proposals to build a new indoor 13m pool next to the lido. The decision came after plans to refurbish Kings Hall Leisure Centre in Clapton were approved at a cabinet meeting last week.
Oct 2024Havre des PasDespite being told to vacate by the end of October 2024, te tenants have been allowed to remain now until the end of 2025.
Tenants told they may remain until end of next year
Sept 2024Sandford ParksThe lido has announced that it will change its name to Cheltenham Lido at the start of the 2025 season.
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Sept 2024GuildfordDespite a well supported petition, Guildford Lido will not be open during the winter season
Council rules out winter swimming for 2024/25 – BBC News
Aug 2024IlkleyIlkley: At-risk lido ‘could still be financially viable’ – BBC News
May 2024GillinghamLido recognised for its historic significance – BBC News
May 2024HilseaHilsea Lido to be transformed ahead of 90th anniversary
Dec 2023BrockwellBrockwell Lido’s management leaves historic site ‘unsafe’ and in decline
August 2023Jesus GreenCambridge ‘people’s pool’ turns 100 – BBC News
May 2019GeneralHistory of Britain’s lidos celebrated – BBC News
Jan 2019Abbey Fields Kenilworth’s historic lido to shut permanently – BBC News
Jan 2019GrangeGrange Lido to reopen but not as swimming pool – BBC News
Nov 2018Albert AvenueHull Albert Avenue lido to reopen after 30 years – BBC News

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