One of the UK's most beautiful lidos warns it is ‘one step away from closing' this summer
WAVE BYE One of the UK's most beautiful lidos warns it is 'one step away from closing' this summer
A HISTORICAL seawater pool is at risk of closing, despite currently being closed for essential repairs.
Shoalstone Lido in Brixham, Devon is facing issues of antisocial behaviour, which is threatening the reopening of the lido.
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Shoalstone Lido is a tidal lido, but is being threatened by antisocial behaviour
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A number of visitors have been noted as tarnishing the much-loved spot.
Despite the Victorian lido currently being closed for maintenance, some individuals have caused damage to the restaurant at the site.
According to locals, the issues have been ongoing for weeks now.
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One day ago, Shoalstone Seawater Pool Brixham posted on Facebook on a photo of the damage (that has since been removed): "So sad to see this again and again.
"One day there will not be a restaurant or a pool for all to enjoy if this continues."
One local commented on the post: "Amazing how just a few bad eggs can start to bring a town down."
Another added: "I just can't understand the mindset of these individuals."
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At the beginning of July, the pool also posted: "Sadly we are getting a number of reports of antisocial behaviour and verbal abuse from a number of youths to some of our visitors at the pool."
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The post went on to explain how the behaviour tended to happen after school hours and that the incident had been reported to the police.
According to The Mirror, the pool manager David Thomas also posted on Facebook that "We feel we are one step away from closing the pool for the season.
"We cannot afford to keep fixing what these youths destroy and the offence caused - it will cost approximately £500 to repair the fence."
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The pool is likely to remain closed until August as the repair works aim to fix cracks that appear in the pool due to harsh tides.
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The pool closed last month for repair works
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Shoalstone Pool announced back in 2024 that it had received a government grant of £750,000 for the pool upgrade.
There will also be a new deep end at the pool, a raised deck and the railings will be replaced.
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Currently, the pool measures 53 metres long and is naturally refilled by the tide.
The pool was built on the site of a natural rook pool that was popular during the Victorian period.
Today, it remains as one of the largest tidal pools in the world.
It is also part of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark.
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Lidos due to get revamps across the UK
A NUMBER of lidos are also expected to receive revamps across the country.
Hilsea Lido: The £7.6 million refurbishment includes upgraded changing rooms, new benches and tables, a fountain, and accessibility ramps, and is expected to open in early autumn 2025.
Worthing Lido: Plans are in place to restore the Grade II listed building, which was last used as a swimming pool in 1989, by reinstating the pool as a year-round attraction.
Tynemouth Lido: Locals are campaigning to revive the outdoor pool, which has been closed since the mid-90s. The estimated cost for the renovation, which would include events, food, and drink facilities, has doubled to £10 million, with a plan expected to be presented to the council in the next three months.
Stratford Park Lido: A £2.7 million renovation is underway to repair the lido tank, replace old pumps, and upgrade various parts of the leisure center, including roofing, flooring, and air conditioning, with the work taking place over five years.
Grange Lido: A £6.8 million restoration is underway to reopen the site with a temporary infill of the pool to create a new multi-use public space. The project has faced delays, and a new opening date is yet to be announced by the council.
Droitwich Spa Lido: A £5 million renovation is planned to restore the Art Deco lido, with proposals including "spa-like" services, a new children's play area, and a potential restaurant. The renovation work, if approved, would be take around four years to complete.
The lido has also been compared to Australia with its amazing sea views.
Plus, the UK's best waterparks and lidos.
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