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

For a full list of the UKs lidos, click the button below :

Sea Swim Cornwall have also put together their own Top-Trumps style game, featuring a number of the UKs lidos. CLICK HERE to find out more.

Devon's Lidos

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We’ve compiled a bit of a list of the lidos that you can find in Devon. Hopefully we’ve got them all. There are quite a few!

ASHBURTON

smack bang in the middle of the ancient stannary town of Ashburton. 21 x 9m in size, with lovely views. You’ll need to park 5-10 minutes away from the pool but this gives you the perfect opportunity to check out lots of the independent, local shops in the town on the way through. Another pool run by fantastic volunteers, from the local community.

VIEW THEIR WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

BOVEY TRACEY

A heated outdoor swimming pool, slightly on the smaller side, compared to most lidos…at 25 x 9m and has a smaller kids pool. Found in a very green and leafy village. Run by a team of local volunteers.

VIEW THEIR WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

BUCKFASTLEIGH

Found on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, it’s a 21m open air, heated swimming pool. They have a cafe and ‘sunning area’.

FOOTAGE - CLICK HERE

VIEW THEIR WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

CHAGFORD POOL

Community run pool, on the bank of the river Teign. You have a 1930s lido, filled with UV treated river water. Water temp is kept at around 27 degrees and is 34m in length.

VIEW THEIR WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

CHUDLEIGH SWIMMING POOL

A registered charity and community project. Chudleigh is a 4 lane, 20m pool, heated at 28 degrees through the summer season.

VIEW THEIR WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

CLYST HYDON SWIMMING POOL

A small pool, full of character. Run by volunteers. This is an unheated outdoor pool, in a gorgeous part of the world.

VIEW THEIR WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

FACEBOOK PAGE - CLICK HERE

CORNWALL HOUSE OUTDOOR POOL

Part of Exeter University, this 4 lane, 25m outdoor pool is heated to around 29 degrees and surrounded by a delightful grass verge…

VIEW THEIR WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

DARTMOUTH LIDO

This is a community pool, run by a local charity. The pool measures 25 x 8.5m in size and is heated to around 28 degrees. Open from roughly May - Sept.

THEY HAVE A LOVELY WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

KINGSTEIGNTON SWIMMING POOL

Heated 25m outdoor pool and toddlers pool. Lots of room aroud the pool for pre/post-swim relaxation and a spot of sunbathing.

VIEW THEIR WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

MORETONHAMPSTEAD

Run by volunteers, through the summer months. Heated by air source pumps and solar energy! You’ll find it on the edge of Dartmoor.

VIEW THEIR WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

MOUNT WISE SWIMMING POOLS

Right on the water. Salt fed 25m swimming pool. Pool is open during the summer months and isn’t heated.

VIEW THEIR WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

VIDEO FOOTAGE - CLICK HERE

TEIGNMOUTH LIDO

A 25m heated outdoor swimming pool. Sat right on the coast, overlooking the sea.

VIEW THEIR WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

FOOTAGE - CLICK HERE

SHOALSTONE POOL

This is a saltwater Lido, overlooking the Brixham sea front. Another lido that’s run with the help of committed volunteers. Runs from May - Sept. There isn’t an entry charge but they do ask for a voluntary entry fee.

THEIR WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

FOOTAGE - CLICK HERE

TINSIDE LIDO

Once voted one of the top 10 lidos in Europe! Grade II listed and has a beautiful art deco design. Sat right on the waters edge…

VIEW WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

FOOTAGE - CLICK HERE

TOPSHAM SWIMMING POOL

Heated outdoor pool. Open over the summer months and heated to ‘at least’ 28 degrees.

VIEW WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

FOOTAGE - CLICK HERE

For a FULL LIST of the UKs lidos, click the button below :

Sea Swim Cornwall have also put together their own Top-Trumps style game, featuring a number of the UKs lidos. CLICK HERE to find out more.

 

Cornwall's Lidos

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Cornwall has 3 lidos to choose from in Bude, Hayle and Penzance. Here’s a little rundown of each.

BUDE SEA POOL : is a sea pool at Summerleaze Beach. The pool is currently run by a local charity - Friends of Bude Sea Pool (FoBSP). It offers free entry and there’s no need to book. The pool itself is around 91m x 45m in size and holds 4 million litres of water.

MORE INFO & WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

FOOTAGE OF THE POOL - CLICK HERE

 

JUBILEE POOL : is the largest salt water art deco lido in the country. Again, run by a local community group. The Jubilee Pool offers cold water swimming, has a geothermal pool and cafe/shop. Tickets can be purchased online or bought in person, on the day. It’s approx 98 x 56m and holds around 5 million litres of water.

MORE INFO & WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

FOOTAGE OF THE POOL - CLICK HERE

 

HAYLE LIDO : is a small outdoor pool, sat on the bank of the Hayle estuary. Typically opens in May and offers swimming until the start of September. The pool is run by Hayle Council. As a smaller outdoor pool, with an overnight thermal cover, the pool regularly reaches temperatures of 20-24 degrees through the summer.

MORE INFO & BOOKING : CLICK HERE

 

UNA LIDO : is a very new, high end lido in St Ives, Cornwall. Onsite spa and a number of facilities. Open year round.

MORE INFO & BOOKING : CLICK HERE

As well as shorter list of various counties lidos, we also have a comprehensive guide to the UKs lidos. Simply follow the button below :

Sea Swim Cornwall have also put together their own Top-Trumps style game, featuring a number of the UKs lidos. CLICK HERE to find out more.