Dorset Lidos

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

Now there are a huge selection of outdoor pools in Dorset but most are part of the set up at various holiday parks, such as Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park, Sandford Holiday Park, Knoll House Holiday Park, Wareham Forest Tourist Park, Osmington Mills Lodge Park, Lulworth Holiday Cottages, Seaview Holiday Park, Bournemouth Marriott…

Independent/stand-alone Lido facilities include :

Shaftesbury Lido - 25 yard pool, part run by a number of volunteers. Open summer season and has a cafe…so ideal for a swim or day out with the kids. Footage of the local area - CLICK HERE. (Dorset).

An exciting and stunning looking project, aiming to be open in 2026 is the Silverlake Lido. Set to include a beautiful outdoor heated pool, water sports facilities, spa and restaurant. Rather than writing about it, I’ll just supply you with the link - CLICK HERE

The pick of the accommodation providers offering swimming and I think the closest you’ll get to a traditional style lido is Wareham Forest Tourist Park. Heated, open air 65 x 20ft swimming pool. Surrounded by a combination of manicured lawns and neat paving. (Image below).