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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Abandoned 200-year-old lido is being transformed into ‘vibrant' UK tourist landmark under new plans
AN abandoned seaside lido complex is up for sale leaving residents hopeful that the once "vibrant" landmark will return to its former glory. The 200-year-old site is Advertisement 5 The historical lido is up for sale Credit: Alamy 5 The lido has fallen into disrepair since its closure in the 1980s Credit: Getty Historic 200-year-old Lido for sale The Storm damage and changing tourism led to the downfall of the complex, which has since fallen into disrepair. Now, two plots of land at the Cliftonville Lido complex in Margate, Kent, which also encompass the Grade II listed Clifton Baths, are up for sale. Proposals for site's redevelopment This comes after a feasibility report carried out by Lee Evans Architecture proposed the site could be redeveloped in 2018. Advertisement UK news Among the redevelopment ideas were a 100-bed boutique Estate agents Knight Frank, also shared this enthusiasm. James Barton, from the agency, told the BBC: "The lido could once again become a vibrant focal point for the town, supporting tourism, the local economy, and the wider community." Mr Barton added that the complex had "considerable potential to deliver a scheme that celebrates Margate's rich heritage." Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive Exclusive Knight Frank also confirmed that the site had "potential for a variety of alternative uses subject to necessary planning consents." Lido's iconic history The lido was originally built as the Clifton Baths in 1824, with the Lee Evans report describing it as "the forefront of commercialising the pursuit of sea bathing in the late Georgian period and the pioneering use of sea bathing machines." Look around historic 200-year-old lido with stunning seaside views abandoned for decades It was later transformed into a lido in 1926 - complete with a new outdoor open By 1938, it was renamed Clifton Lido, however, 15 years later in February 1953, it suffered storm damage. Advertisement The surviving parts of the Georgian Clifton Baths structure includes the sea bathing pools and tunnels. 5 Estate agents believe that the site has "considerable potential" Credit: Getty 5 The lido was originally built in 1824 Credit: Getty 5 The complex is now back on the market for an undisclosed price Credit: Getty Advertisement
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Abandoned 200-year-old lido is being transformed into ‘vibrant' UK tourist landmark under new plans
Plans could include a new hotel and apartment blocks SPLASHING OUT Abandoned 200-year-old lido is being transformed into 'vibrant' UK tourist landmark under new plans AN abandoned seaside lido complex is up for sale leaving residents hopeful that the once "vibrant" landmark will return to its former glory. The 200-year-old site is on the market for an undisclosed price, reports the BBC. 5 The historical lido is up for sale Credit: Alamy 5 The lido has fallen into disrepair since its closure in the 1980s Credit: Getty Historic 200-year-old Lido for sale The lido was one of the town's most popular in its heydey, however the complex has remained closed since the 1980s. Storm damage and changing tourism led to the downfall of the complex, which has since fallen into disrepair. Now, two plots of land at the Cliftonville Lido complex in Margate, Kent, which also encompass the Grade II listed Clifton Baths, are up for sale. Proposals for site's redevelopment This comes after a feasibility report carried out by Lee Evans Architecture proposed the site could be redeveloped in 2018. Among the redevelopment ideas were a 100-bed boutique spa and hotel and 90 apartments built into the cliff side. Estate agents Knight Frank, also shared this enthusiasm. James Barton, from the agency, told the BBC: "The lido could once again become a vibrant focal point for the town, supporting tourism, the local economy, and the wider community." Mr Barton added that the complex had "considerable potential to deliver a scheme that celebrates Margate's rich heritage." Knight Frank also confirmed that the site had "potential for a variety of alternative uses subject to necessary planning consents." Lido's iconic history The lido was originally built as the Clifton Baths in 1824, with the Lee Evans report describing it as "the forefront of commercialising the pursuit of sea bathing in the late Georgian period and the pioneering use of sea bathing machines." Look around historic 200-year-old lido with stunning seaside views abandoned for decades It was later transformed into a lido in 1926 - complete with a new outdoor open swimming pool and electricity installed at the ozone baths. By 1938, it was renamed Clifton Lido, however, 15 years later in February 1953, it suffered storm damage. The surviving parts of the Georgian Clifton Baths structure includes the sea bathing pools and tunnels. 5 Estate agents believe that the site has "considerable potential" Credit: Getty 5 The lido was originally built in 1824 Credit: Getty
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Abandoned 200-year-old lido is being transformed into ‘vibrant' UK tourist landmark under new plans
AN abandoned seaside lido complex is up for sale leaving residents hopeful that the once "vibrant" landmark will return to its former glory. The 200-year-old site is on the market for an undisclosed price, reports the BBC. 5 Historic 200-year-old Lido for sale The lido was one of the town's most popular in its heydey, however the complex has remained closed since the 1980s. Storm damage and changing tourism led to the downfall of the complex, which has since fallen into disrepair. Now, two plots of land at the Cliftonville Lido complex in Margate, Kent, which also encompass the Grade II listed Clifton Baths, are up for sale. Proposals for site's redevelopment This comes after a feasibility report carried out by Lee Evans Architecture proposed the site could be redeveloped in 2018. Among the redevelopment ideas were a 100-bed boutique spa and hotel and 90 apartments built into the cliff side. Estate agents Knight Frank, also shared this enthusiasm. James Barton, from the agency, told the BBC: "The lido could once again become a vibrant focal point for the town, supporting tourism, the local economy, and the wider community." Mr Barton added that the complex had "considerable potential to deliver a scheme that celebrates Margate's rich heritage." Knight Frank also confirmed that the site had "potential for a variety of alternative uses subject to necessary planning consents." Lido's iconic history The lido was originally built as the Clifton Baths in 1824, with the Lee Evans report describing it as "the forefront of commercialising the pursuit of sea bathing in the late Georgian period and the pioneering use of sea bathing machines." Look around historic 200-year-old lido with stunning seaside views abandoned for decades It was later transformed into a lido in 1926 - complete with a new outdoor open swimming pool and electricity installed at the ozone baths. By 1938, it was renamed Clifton Lido, however, 15 years later in February 1953, it suffered storm damage. The surviving parts of the Georgian Clifton Baths structure includes the sea bathing pools and tunnels. 5 5 5
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Historic Cliftonville Lido complex in Margate is on the market
An historic seafront complex in Kent is now on the market for an undisclosed plots of land at the Cliftonville Lido complex in Margate, which also encompasses the Grade II listed Clifton Baths, is up for lido was one of the town's most popular tourist attractions in its it was closed in 1980s due to a combination of storm damage and changing tourism habits and has since fallen into disrepair. In 2018, a feasibility report carried out by Lee Evans Architecture proposed the site could be redeveloped, with ideas including a 100-bed boutique spa hotel and 90 one- and two-bedroom apartments built into the agents Knight Frank confirmed the site had "potential for a variety of alternative uses subject to the necessary planning consents".James Barton, from the agency, said the site had "considerable potential to deliver a scheme that celebrates Margate's rich heritage"."The lido could once again become a vibrant focal point for the town, supporting tourism, the local economy, and the wider community," he added. The lido was originally built as the Clifton Baths in 1824, with the Lee Evans report describing it as "the forefront of commercialising the pursuit of sea bathing in the late Georgian period and the pioneering use of sea bathing machines".The Clifton Baths was transformed into a lido in 1926, which included a new outdoor open swimming pool and electricity installed at the ozone name then changed to Clifton Lido in 1938. However, in February 1953 it suffered storm damage. The surviving parts of the Georgian Clifton Baths structure includes the sea bathing pools and tunnels.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bhagalpur celebrates 252nd foundation day with pride
Bhagalpur: At a glittering ceremony in Town Hall, district officials and public representatives celebrated Bhagalpur's 252nd foundation day on Sunday, highlighting its historic and strategic significance. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Established on May 4, 1773 by the British East India Company, Bhagalpur gained administrative prominence when James Barton was appointed supervisor. The historic Tilha Kothi, later known as Cleveland House, became the region's administrative hub under Fort William, Kolkata. Due to its strategic location along the Ganga and proximity to Kolkata, Bhagalpur was declared a collectorate district in 1779. Augustus Cleveland was appointed its first collector. The city later welcomed Warren Hastings, then de facto Governor General of India and Lady Hastings on July 16, 1780. Now a divisional headquarters, Bhagalpur comprises three sub-divisions – Naugachia, Bhagalpur Sadar, and Kahalgaon. It has 16 blocks, 1,515 villages and a population exceeding 3 million. Speaking at the event, DM Nawal Kishor Choudhary lauded Bhagalpur's cultural richness and reputation as ' Silk City '. He highlighted its GI-tagged produce – Jardalu mango , Katarni rice, Manjusha art – and key landmarks such as Vikramshila Mahavihara, Burhanath Temple, Khanqah-e-Shahbazia and the Dolphin Sanctuary. He urged citizens to join hands in transforming Bhagalpur into a leading centre for education, business, tourism and urban development under the Smart City Mission. Speakers included MP Ajay Kumar Mandal, SSP Hriday Kant, DDC Pradeep Singh, BMC commissioner Preeti, mayor Vasundhara Lal and city SP Shubhank Mishra. Cultural programmes marked the daylong celebrations.
