One of the UK's best seaside towns set to get new tidal lido on the beach
PLANS have been proposed for an outdoor tidal pool at one of the UK's oldest seaside towns.
New plans have revealed a three-sided outdoor swimming pool, at the top of Scarborough South Bay.
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If approved, the pool would have sand running into it and a sheltered beach and bathing area for children.
The Scarborough Safe Sea Swimming Project's proposed site at Children's Corner is located near to the busy town centre, beach and next to the historic Scarborough Spa.
A feasibility study was also presented to councillors, which was commissioned by North Yorkshire Council completed by outdoor swimming specialists and architects Studio Octopi.
The study highlighted the potential boost to the local economy and benefits to well-being and health.
The study also advised that there should be a pre-planning application "given the unique and rare nature of tidal pool projects".
According to the BBC, Councillor Rich Maw said: "This idea began in the simplest of ways – with a letter from two local sea swimmers who asked me, 'How do we build a swimming pool?'
"That one question has grown into a meaningful conversation, and now, the foundations of a community-led and deliverable plan.
"Scarborough's South and North Bays are already loved by sea swimmers year-round. Cold water swimming is growing rapidly in popularity and for good reason."
Scarborough was named one of the UK's best seaside towns by Conde Nasté Traveller last month, praising its reinvention of itself.
Not only that, but Scarborough is the country's oldest holiday resort, dating back to the mid 1600s.
New £4million lido to open in UK next year
Even nicknamed 'Scarbados,' its long stretch of sand are the popular draw.
There is also an English tidal lido right on the beach that you can only visit twice a day.
Located in the historic fishing village in West Cornwall, Mousehole Rock Pool is open for 24 hours a day.
However, when you can swim in the pool, depends on whether the tide is in or out.
Due to being a tidal swimming spot, visitors can only have a dip twice a day.
Essentially, during high tide the pool is exposed to the sea and fills with more water.
But then during low tide, the pool can drain and will become shallower.
The tide varies throughout the year, but in summer, Mousehole usually has two high tides a day - in mid-morning and the evening.
Plus, a unique Victorian lido with outdoor lazy river to reopen with new £250k splash zone.
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