A BELOVED 90-year-old lido has been forced to shut early this summer due to flash flooding.
Season ticket holders have been directed to a nearby lido, where they will be able to swim free of charge.
Letchworth Lido in North Hertfordshire has cut its summer season short due to local flash flooding and torrential rain.
In a statement on its Facebook page, Letchworth Lido said: “We are sorry to confirm that, due to the impact of localised flooding, Letchworth Lido will remain closed and will not reopen for the remainder of this season.
Bookings were set to be taken up until Sunday, September 6 at the heated lido, however, it will now reopen in winter for its seasonal ice rink.
Letchworth Lido had initially shut on August 27 due to “unforeseen circumstances”, where closures were expected to remain in place during the following week.
This was the second time in just over a year that the pool had shut, with facilities also closed in July 2025 after flooding required a clean-up operation.
The historic heated outdoor swimming pool, located on Norton Common in Letchworth Garden City, originally opened in 1935 as a beloved destination for local residents.
Over 27,000 people attended the 50metre heated lido last summer, with facilities that also include a learner pool, sunbathing area and a cafe.
Customers with bookings before the closure announcement will be contacted directed and offered a full refund for all cancelled sessions.
Season ticket holders for Letchworth Lido will also be able to transfer their ticket to the nearby Hitchin Swimming and Fitness Centre to swim between now until Sunday.
The Doggy Splash sessions that were planned to take place at Letchworth Lido will now also be held at Hitchin Swimming and Fitness Centre on September 11, 12 and 13.
Letchworth Lido continued to say: “We’re very sorry for the disappointment and inconvenience caused by the early closure and thank customers for their understanding.
“We look forward to welcoming you back to Letchworth Lido later this year when it transforms into our festive ice rink.”