THE WEATHER is warming up and what better way to enjoy it then heading to an upgraded lido?
The UK is home to over 150 outdoor swimming pools, so there are more than enough to choose from no matter where you are in the country.
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But there are a number of lidos that are reopening this year with major upgrades – or even new ones opening for the first time.
Here’s a rundown of the refreshed spots with new heated pools, cafes and splash parks.
Portishead Open Air Pool
Sitting not too far from the British Channel coast, Portishead Open Air Lido reopened this week following a major £1.3million makeover.
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The project included refurbishing the pool and the cafe, as well as upgrading the changing rooms.
The pool itself is 33metres long and there is a separate toddler pool as well.
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf
Last year, Canary Wharf in London announced plans for an Olympic-sized open-water lido with sauna pods and a clubhouse.
In total, the pool will have six lanes and stretch 50metres long, with a fixed depth of 1.3metres.
The new lido will float in the Eden Dock area of Canary Wharf.
The Sea Lanes lido is set to open this summer and will be open all year round.
Valentines Lido
Valentines Lido in Illford is set to open later this year.
The brand new £4million heated lido will have a huge pool, kids’ splash park and spa zone.
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Park Holidays UK Sand le Mere, Yorkshire
This holiday park in Yorkshire is a thriving family resort, just steps from Tunstall Beach. Entertainment is what this resort does best, with costume character performances, Link-up Bingo and cabaret shows. Accommodation ranges from fully-equipped Gold Caravans to Platinum Lodges with sun decks and luxury bedding.
St Ives Bay Beach Resort, Cornwall
This beachfront resort in St Ives, Cornwall is a true beach bum’s paradise – whether you want to laze out on the sand, or take to the waves for some surfing. Activities include disc golf, a Nerf challenge and an outdoor cinema, as well as indoor activities for the colder months like karaoke, bingo and DJ sets.
Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park, Northampton
This holiday park has loads of unique activities on offer, including TikTok dance classes, alpaca feeding, a pump track for BMX riding, and taking a ride on the resort’s very own miniature railway. Throw in bug hotel and den building, pond dipping, survival skills workshops and a lake for paddleboard and pedalo hire, and you’ve got yourself an action-packed park.
Parkdean Resorts Camber Sands, Sussex
This beachfront resort is a classic family favourite. If you’re not up to swimming in the sea, there’s four fantastic pools here, as well as water flumes, underwater jets, inflatable jet skis and kayak races. Plus if you’ve got any little fans of Paw Patrol or Milkshake!, you’ll be glad to know there’s Milkshake! Mornings and Paw Patrol Mighty Missions to keep your tots entertained.
In addition to the 25metre-long, six-lane pool, there will be a gym too.
Other facilities planned for the site include a cafe, gym, dance and exercise studio, meeting room and a picnic area.
Unity Beach holiday park, Brean
Unity Beach holiday park in Brean will launch a £10.2million expansion this year with a new lido that will be surrounded by private cabanas and an outdoor dining area as well.
Open to non-guests as well, a new indoor splash pad will also replace the baby pool, for kids to play in.
The park is also planning to open a trampoline park, bandstand, boardwalk, landscaped gardens and a dog agility area.
Hilsea Lido
Hilsea Lido in Portsmouth is currently undergoing a £7.75million refurb, having been closed since 2022.
The lido is planning to reopen on May 2 and will feature an upgraded pool, new changing rooms, benches, tables and a fountain.
In total, the pool will be 67metres long and 2.6metres deep.
For those wanting a snack or drink while visiting, there will also be a food and drink pop up on site.
Saltdean Lido
Saltdean Lido in Brighton is planning to refresh its cafe and restaurant.
The upgraded restaurant and cafe will feature dishes made with local produce and will reopen as the Reading Room at Saltdean Lido on May 1.
If you are looking for a lido near you, two women who have been to every one in the country have shared their favourite pools for kid-free swims.
Plus, here are the six cleanest beaches in the UK where you can safely swim in the sea this summer.