Somerset Lidos

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Another list of the lidos you’ll find in a particular county…this time Somerset.

CLEVEDON MARINE LAKE

Salt water tidal pool, found on the Somerset coast. Currently charity run and open year round. No set entry fee but charitable donations are appreciated.

CLICK HERE for video footage.

Website - CLICK HERE

CLEVELAND POOLS

dating back over 200 years and currently in the process of a major restoration job…thanks to the determination of 3 local legends. River fed…

Check out the video - CLICK HERE.

Website link - CLICK HERE

CLIFTON LIDO

…aka Bristol Lido, is unsurprisingly found in Bristol. Heated through the year, at a very manageable 22-25 degrees. Post-swim there are a number of spa facilities, such as a sauna, hot tub etc to warm up and relax.

Stunning facility…check out some video footage - CLICK HERE

Lidos website - CLICK HERE

GREENBANK SWIMMING POOL

Glorious 30m outdoor swimming pool, heated to 30 degrees. Found in the middle of Street. Surrounded by a lovely grassy area for picnics and general R&R…

Some old footage of the pool - CLICK HERE

Website - CLICK HERE

PORTISHEAD OPEN AIR POOL

Heated, outdoor 33m long swimming pool. Run by a local trust and a number of wonderful volunteers.

View the lido - CLICK HERE

Pools website - CLICK HERE

SHEPTON MALLET LIDO

25m outdoor heated pool, open over the summer months. Catering for all swimming abilities and has a kids pool. Plenty of room around the pool and a kids play area.

Photos give you a good idea of the facilities - CLICK HERE

Shepton’s Website - CLICK HERE

TINTINHULL SWIMMING POOL

A small, local swimming pool originally built and now run by local volunteers. Open in the summer season only.

VIEW WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

THERMAE BATH SPA

More of a spa than a lido. ‘Adults only’ spa, set in Bath.

Video footage - CLICK HERE

Facitlities website - CLICK HERE

WIVEY POOL

aka Wiveliscombe Community Swimming Pool, is a beautiful little outdoor pool in Somerset. Run by members of the local community and lots of fantastic volunteers. At the time of writing they’re approaching their 100 year anniversary. Set in a stunning rural village.

Slightly lacking in the video department, this does give you an idea of the local area - CLICK HERE.

Wivey’s website - CLICK HERE

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