Sandwiched between a huge lake and the sea, this pool is almost dwarfed by its surroundings. The model yacht pond close by was bigger than many lidos. A walkway led across the park to a roller skating rink and then over the marine lake and more gardens and amusements. This must have been a fabulous resort in its heyday. Another costal resort pool replaced by ugly buildings and car parks. It seems the council has now closed the popular pier now so I’m not sure who is parking in all those spaces.
| Name | Southport Sea Bathing Lake Marine Drive, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1SQ |
| Built / opened | 1914, replaced 1928, Opened by Lord Derby, Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire on 28th May 1928 |
| Cost | £70,000 |
| Dimensions | 330′ x 212′ |
| Capacity | 1,400,000 gallons |
| Water type | Filtered sea water |
| Depth(s) | Max 9′ |
| Diving boards | Fixed boards with 1 x 5m and 2 x 3m boards, 1m springboard |
| Changing facilities | |
| Second pool | N/A |
| Spectator seating | 2,500 |
| Designer | Architect A.E. Jackson |
| Date closed | 1989 |
| Status | Demolished 1993 |
| On site now | Leisure park, cinema and hotel |
| Links | Diving Off The Deep End (1930) Southport Sea Bathing Lake |
| Last updated | 26th June 2025 |
