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The Sun
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Seafront English lido named one of the best in Europe reopens with £4.5million revamp to be unveiled in weeks
A SEAFRONT lido named one of the best in Europe has reopened for summer - with its huge revamp set to be unveiled in weeks. Plymouth's Tinside Lido, which is undergoing a £4.5million refurbishment, opened to swimmers this weekend. 4 4 4 Work to redo two derelict buildings attached to the lido, meanwhile, will finish in June. The plans are set to turn the buildings into a multi-use public space, with a terrace that overlooks the main pool. It includes new seating and a coffee pod which will also sell ice creams and snacks. Boasting of "breathtaking coastal views", there will also be a community space that can be used for weddings, conferences and other group activities. The website reads: "Make a splash at Tinside Lido as we celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday 24th May 2025! "Dive into the iconic 1935 art-deco outdoor saltwater pool, set against the stunning backdrop of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. "Whether you're looking to swim, sunbathe on the spacious sun deck, or relax with a coffee and ice cream from the café, Tinside offers the perfect seaside escape for all ages. "Enjoy a unique blend of historic charm and modern comfort in one of Europe's top outdoor pools. Book your swim in advance and be part of this unforgettable summer season!" Stephanie Lewis, head of business and commercial development at Plymouth Leisure Active, said they are looking to host more events. These include yoga, Tai Chi and other health and wellbeing activities. She called the lido "iconic" and said there will be a number of upcoming events planned, the BBC reported. One exciting activity locals may want to add to their diaries is the summer solstice event on June 21. This will open at 4:30am for swimmers who want to watch the sunrise. The renovation is part of a £12million renovation from the National Lottery heritage Fund to upgrade the seafront. The lido first opened in 1935, celebrating its 90th birthday this year. It has been named as one of the best in Europe, but has been closed for a number of periods and left abandoned. It was reopened in 2003, and visitors have since raved about the experience. It is £6.30 per person and £5.00 per child for Plymouth locals. For visitors, it is £10.00 per person and £8.00 per child. It comes after Thames Lido in Reading is said to feel more like being in the Mediterranean after it underwent a multi-million pound renovation. 4
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Tinside Lido's £4.5m revamp work nears end as pool reopens
Refurbishment work to transform Plymouth's Tinside Lido is nearing the end, a spokesperson has confirmed. Stephanie Lewis, head of business and commercial development at Plymouth Leisure Active, said the £4.5m revamp to two derelict buildings at the site would be completed by the end of June. She said the project would transform the buildings into a multi-use space, offering a coffee pod and an area for hosting events such as weddings and comes as Tinside Lido reopens for the summer at 10:00 BST, after an eight-month seasonal closure. "We're really, really excited to welcome people back after a really long eight months," she Lewis said early morning and late evening swims would return for said the refurbishment work to the buildings, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Youth Investment Fund, UK Government and Plymouth City Council, began in April 2024."We have taken the two almost derelict buildings and turned them into a multi-use event space," she added."We have the sun terrace that overlooks the main pool and that has been turned into a public space with fantastic new seating and a coffee pod, which will serve coffee, ice creams, snacks and light bites." 'Tinside Lido is iconic' She explained: "Underneath the sun terrace, within the main building, what was a derelict old changing room has been changed into a multi-use event space."This can be hosted for weddings, conferences, community groups can come in to use the facilities for a multitude of different events." In addition to swimming, Ms Lewis said the site would be introducing a number of activities including yoga, Tai Chi and other health and wellbeing events."Any investment into Plymouth is fantastic," she added. "Tinside Lido is iconic but we just want it to be more than a picture on a poster."Our goal is to ensure it continues to thrive, adapt and be accessible for all generations to connect and feel engaged."She said a number of events were planned throughout the summer, including its summer solstice event on 21 June, which would open at 04:30 BST to swimmers who want to watch the sunrise.
