Gorgeous Art Deco lido nestled in UK countryside with lagoon-shaped pool, fountain and slides is reopening this weekend
A MUCH-LOVED lido nestled in the UK countryside is reopening this weekend.
The Art Deco attraction, which features a “lagoon” pool and slides, first opened in 1935 as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations for King George V.
At the height of summer, Ilkley Lido, which was threatened with closure in 2024, attracts up to 5,000 people a day and is now Grade II listed.
Inside is a large swimming pool, with a shallow end for kids as well as a slide. It is surrounded by a grassy area and has views across Ilkley Moor.
An Art Deco cafe remains unchanged at the site, which also includes changing rooms, tennis courts and a picnic area.
It will reopen on Saturday, May 9, from 10am to 4pm.
From Monday to Friday it will be open from 7.30am to 8.30am and 2pm to 6pm, and open from 10am to 2pm every Sunday.
A full summer programme, with extended opening times, will come into effect on May 23.
Adult tickets cost £7.25 and £3.75 for children.
The lido has hosted the Ilkley Triathlon since the early 1990s – one of the longest running sprint events in the country.
There are, however, no plans as yet for open air events at the attraction this year.
As previously reported, the Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group said the attraction runs at a £280,000 loss every year.