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The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Britain's deepest lido boasting its own lagoon moves one step closer to reopening after three-year closure
A BELOVED UK lido is moving closer to reopening after three years of renovation works. Britain's deepest lido has been undergoing a £7.6million refurbishment under a government programme. Advertisement 3 Hilsea Lido has received £7.6million investment from the government Credit: 3 The refurbished lido should reopen in the next few months Credit: 3 The lido first opened in 1935 and was frequented by late actor Sean Connery Hilsea Lido in Legendary actor Sean Connery also frequented the outdoor pool for his swimming sessions. Hilsea Lido first closed its doors back in 2007, but it reopened back in 2014 after its management was taken over by Hilsea Lido Pool for the People - a charity formed by residents. The charity group was forced to close the iconic lido again in 2022 as it was in a desperate need for a refurb. Advertisement read more on travel New management team It has now been announced that the team behind Sea Lanes in Brighton will be taking over the Hilsea Lido management. Harry Smith, Director at Sea Lanes, said: 'We are thrilled to be chosen as the preferred operators of Hilsea Lido, we see it as more than a more than a pool, it's a unique place with history and heart. "A hub for the local community. A centre for both mental and physical wellbeing. Our vision is to create a vibrant community hub, a welcome space where people of all ages can recharge, move and connect. "From invigorating swims and soul-soothing sauna sessions to family themed activities, delicious eats and energising events, there will be something for everyone. Advertisement Most read in News Travel Exclusive "To help us create our vision we want to hear from the Portsmouth community as to how Hilsea Lido can meet their needs." New facilities Thanks to the Government's Levelling Up programme, the outdoor pool has received a £7.6million worth of investment. Look around historic 200-year-old lido with stunning seaside views abandoned for decades Once the lido has reopened, it will have upgraded facilities including new changing rooms, benches, tables, and a fountain. The fully functioning unheated pool will also feature ramps to provide more accessibility to people with mobility issues. Advertisement The new modern filtration system has been installed to ensure clear and safe for swimming water for years to come. The team at Sea Lanes will also be bringing food and drink pop up stores, saunas and health and wellbeing businesses into the area. Opening date Local residents have been excited about the re-opening of the lido for which they hold fond memories. No official opening date has been revealed just yet, but there is more information on the Advertisement It reads: "The project is set to reopen in early autumn 2025, which is the same year the lido will celebrate its 90th anniversary." Meanwhile, the opening of this And here are the Five new water attractions opening in the UK Therme Manchester will have 25 swimming pools, 25 water slides and an indoor beach. Modern Surf Manchester will be a surfing lagoon offering lessons to both beginners and experts. Chessington World of Adventures Waterpark is set to have wave, infinity and spa pools as well as waterslides and cabanas. The Cove Resort, Southport is likely to have a water lagoon and a thermal spa with steam rooms and saunas. The Seahive, Deal plans to be the "surfing wellness resort" in the UK.
Scottish Sun
21-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Britain's deepest lido boasting its own lagoon moves one step closer to reopening after three-year closure
Read on to find out what improvements have been made MAKING A SPLASH Britain's deepest lido boasting its own lagoon moves one step closer to reopening after three-year closure Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BELOVED UK lido is moving closer to reopening after three years of renovation works. Britain's deepest lido has been undergoing a £7.6million refurbishment under a government programme. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Hilsea Lido has received £7.6million investment from the government Credit: 3 The refurbished lido should reopen in the next few months Credit: 3 The lido first opened in 1935 and was frequented by late actor Sean Connery Hilsea Lido in Portsmouth has been a go-to place for local families since its original opening in 1935. Legendary actor Sean Connery also frequented the outdoor pool for his swimming sessions. Hilsea Lido first closed its doors back in 2007, but it reopened back in 2014 after its management was taken over by Hilsea Lido Pool for the People - a charity formed by residents. The charity group was forced to close the iconic lido again in 2022 as it was in a desperate need for a refurb. New management team It has now been announced that the team behind Sea Lanes in Brighton will be taking over the Hilsea Lido management. Harry Smith, Director at Sea Lanes, said: 'We are thrilled to be chosen as the preferred operators of Hilsea Lido, we see it as more than a more than a pool, it's a unique place with history and heart. "A hub for the local community. A centre for both mental and physical wellbeing. Our vision is to create a vibrant community hub, a welcome space where people of all ages can recharge, move and connect. "From invigorating swims and soul-soothing sauna sessions to family themed activities, delicious eats and energising events, there will be something for everyone. "To help us create our vision we want to hear from the Portsmouth community as to how Hilsea Lido can meet their needs." New facilities Thanks to the Government's Levelling Up programme, the outdoor pool has received a £7.6million worth of investment. Look around historic 200-year-old lido with stunning seaside views abandoned for decades Once the lido has reopened, it will have upgraded facilities including new changing rooms, benches, tables, and a fountain. The fully functioning unheated pool will also feature ramps to provide more accessibility to people with mobility issues. The new modern filtration system has been installed to ensure clear and safe for swimming water for years to come. The team at Sea Lanes will also be bringing food and drink pop up stores, saunas and health and wellbeing businesses into the area. Opening date Local residents have been excited about the re-opening of the lido for which they hold fond memories. No official opening date has been revealed just yet, but there is more information on the Portsmouth City Council website. It reads: "The project is set to reopen in early autumn 2025, which is the same year the lido will celebrate its 90th anniversary." Meanwhile, the opening of this UK lido has been forced to delay its reopening date after a £6.8 million restoration. And here are the UK's best outdoor water parks and lidos for the summer months.
The Sun
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Britain's deepest lido boasting its own lagoon moves one step closer to reopening after three-year closure
A BELOVED UK lido is moving closer to reopening after three years of renovation works. Britain's deepest lido has been undergoing a £7.6million refurbishment under a government programme. 3 3 3 Hilsea Lido in Portsmouth has been a go-to place for local families since its original opening in 1935. Legendary actor Sean Connery also frequented the outdoor pool for his swimming sessions. Hilsea Lido first closed its doors back in 2007, but it reopened back in 2014 after its management was taken over by Hilsea Lido Pool for the People - a charity formed by residents. The charity group was forced to close the iconic lido again in 2022 as it was in a desperate need for a refurb. New management team It has now been announced that the team behind Sea Lanes in Brighton will be taking over the Hilsea Lido management. Harry Smith, Director at Sea Lanes, said: 'We are thrilled to be chosen as the preferred operators of Hilsea Lido, we see it as more than a more than a pool, it's a unique place with history and heart. "A hub for the local community. A centre for both mental and physical wellbeing. Our vision is to create a vibrant community hub, a welcome space where people of all ages can recharge, move and connect. "From invigorating swims and soul-soothing sauna sessions to family themed activities, delicious eats and energising events, there will be something for everyone. "To help us create our vision we want to hear from the Portsmouth community as to how Hilsea Lido can meet their needs." New facilities Thanks to the Government's Levelling Up programme, the outdoor pool has received a £7.6million worth of investment. Look around historic 200-year-old lido with stunning seaside views abandoned for decades Once the lido has reopened, it will have upgraded facilities including new changing rooms, benches, tables, and a fountain. The fully functioning unheated pool will also feature ramps to provide more accessibility to people with mobility issues. The new modern filtration system has been installed to ensure clear and safe for swimming water for years to come. The team at Sea Lanes will also be bringing food and drink pop up stores, saunas and health and wellbeing businesses into the area. Opening date Local residents have been excited about the re-opening of the lido for which they hold fond memories. No official opening date has been revealed just yet, but there is more information on the Portsmouth City Council website. It reads: "The project is set to reopen in early autumn 2025, which is the same year the lido will celebrate its 90th anniversary." And here are the . Therme Manchester will have 25 swimming pools, 25 water slides and an indoor beach. Modern Surf Manchester will be a surfing lagoon offering lessons to both beginners and experts. Chessington World of Adventures Waterpark is set to have wave, infinity and spa pools as well as waterslides and cabanas. The Cove Resort, Southport is likely to have a water lagoon and a thermal spa with steam rooms and saunas. The Seahive, Deal plans to be the "surfing wellness resort" in the UK.
The Sun
30-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
UK's deepest lido is reopening this summer after three years – and an £8.75 million upgrade
THERE'S good news for outdoor swimmers, as Hilsea Lido is set to reopen in a matter of months. The outdoor swimming pool, which is the deepest in the UK, will reopen very soon, having been closed since 2022 for a £8.75 million upgrade. 4 4 The Hilsea Lido first opened in the 1930s and is the deepest in Britain at 4.6 metres. It closed its doors back in 2022 for a refurbishment - thanks to the Government's Levelling Up programme, the outdoor pool benefited from £8.75 million worth of investment. Along with a fully functioning pool, there will be new changing rooms, benches, tables, and a fountain. The CGI plans also reveal grass areas with sun umbrellas and sunbeds for relaxing next to the pool. According to Portsmouth News, "a considerable amount of work has already been completed." At the moment, locals can't see the works as there's a protective tent over the site. There are heaters underneath keeping the temperature at 8 degrees which is crucial for the rendering to cure. Finishing touches are being made like the tiling, the pool base has been stabilised, and the original lagoons have been restored. To keep the pool going and without further need for work, a modern filtration system has been installed. Parts of the original lido have been removed, like the spectator stand which was declared unsafe during the upgrade. New £4million lido to open in UK next year 4 The mural has also been removed, but the government website says that the artist will return to paint another once the lido is up and running. It's not the first time Hilsea's lido closed its doors - the first being in 2007. Local residents then formed a charity called Hilsea Lido Pool for the People who took over its management. The lido re-opened its doors in 2014. After the current closure, the original plans said that the lido would reopen for its 90th anniversary, which is on July 24. No official opening date has been revealed just yet, but there is more information on the Portsmouth City Council website. It reads: "The project is set to reopen in early autumn 2025, which is the same year the lido will celebrate its 90th anniversary." The opening of this UK lido has been forced to delay its reopening date after a £6.8 million restoration. And here are the UK's best outdoor water parks and lidos for the summer months. 4
BBC News
08-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Vast tent covers Hilsea lido as revamp enters final steps
An enormous scaffold tent has been built over a lido as revamp work enters the final Lido, in Portsmouth, closed in 2022 to be tent, covering the full length of the pool, is being held in place by 160 tanks weighing one tonne each to protect the concrete pool and keep the air temperature above 5C (41F) while render, paint and tiles are 67m (220ft) lido is due to open to the public in the autumn to coincide with the 90th anniversary of its original opening in 1935. The work has seen shallower lagoons re-added that had previously been removed. New toilets and shower blocks have also been installed, including a Changing Places it was found to be unsafe, the spectator stand at the northern end of the pool has been taken featured a mural of a pair of eyes reflecting the pool by My Dog Sighs. Once the lido is back in action again he is set to paint another mural on its City Council said once the work was complete it would be appointing an operator to run the lido and work with the council on further phases including the restoration of the lido pool's revamp, part of the Hilsea Lines project, has been paid for with government funding after the council secured £20m via its Visitor Economy bid. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
