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Clifton Lido
Location: Clifton
About: The lido combines contemporary chic with Victorian heritage – the poolside changing facilities comprising colourful striped curtains and wooden cubicles – and is very much a stylish spot for grown-ups to relax and unwind in.
The 24m outdoor swimming pool is heated throughout the year to a temperature that will leave you feeling fresh and energised. At between 20-24 degrees Celsius, it allows for comfortable swimming and is a wonderfully refreshing contrast to the heat of the other spa facilities – the sauna, steam room & hot tub.
Price: £7.50 per child (4 - 17 years) | FREE for children Under 3 | £25 per adult
Opening times: Monday - Friday 1.00pm - 4.00pm (Adults) | Monday - Friday 2.00pm - 4.00pm (kids)
Address: Oakfield Place, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2BJ
Telephone: 0117 332 3970
Portishead Open Air Pool
Location: Portishead
About: Portishead Open Air Pool is a 33m heated pool at the Lakegrounds in popular Portishead, with views of the Bristol Channel from its sun terraces. On a hot summer’s day, this is as near as you’ll get to the Riviera, as the sun sparkles on the pool and channel beyond. There’s a paddling pool for toddlers, a separate lane in the main area for serious swimmers, and after a few lengths, you can dry off on the steps.
Prices:
- Adult - £5.00
- Junior (2-15 years) - £3.50
- Student - £3.50
- Senior - £3.50
- Family of 4 - £14.00
- Spectator - £3.00
Opening times: Weekends 9.00am - 5.00pm | Monday to Friday 1.00pm - 7.00pm
Address: The Esplanade, Portishead BS20 7HD
Telephone: 01275 843 454
Greenbank Pool
Location: Somerset
About: There’s a large main pool and a semi-circular children’s pool, both heated; a splash area with slide, fountains and water jets; and lawns for sunbathing; plus refreshments. The pool also has a small car park; or, as it’s ideally located opposite Clark’s Village, you can park in the pay-and-display there.
Prices:
- Adult (18+) - £5.80
- Child (2 - 17 years) - £4.80
- Senior (60+) - £4.80
- Under 2's - FREE
Opening times: Open 10.00am/12.00pm - 6.30pm (Check their website for opening times)
Address: Wilfrid Road, Street BA16 OEU
Telephone: 01458 442468
Sandford Parks Lido
Location: Cheltenham
About: It retains its quirky period charm with features such as a cascade fountain and slides, and has a 50m heated pool, heated to 21°C, where two lanes are reserved most days. The children’s pool also has a slide, paddling pool, playground and poolside café. Spread out your towels in four acres of gardens, or put up a parasol and enjoy a bite to eat.
Also on site is play equipment, table tennis and basketball. There’s also a large car park and your admission ticket allows you to stay poolside all day.
Prices:
- Adult - £5.50
- Concession - £3.50
- Under 5's - FREE
- Family of 2 - £8.00 | Famiy of 3 - £13.50 | Family of 4 - £15.00
Opening times:
- Monday - 6.30am - 9.00am | 11.00am - 7.30pm
- Tuesday - 6.30am - 8.00am | 9.30am - 7.30pm
- Wednesday - 6.30am - 9.00am | 11.00am - 7.30pm
- Thursday - 6.30am - 8.30am | 9.30am - 7.30pm
- Friday - 6.30am - 9.00am | 11.00am - 7.30pm
- Saturday - 11.00am - 7.30pm
- Sunday - 8.00am - 9.30am | 11.00am - 7.30pm
Address: Keynsham Road, Cheltenham GL53 7PU
Telephone: 01242 524430
Bathurst Open Air Pool
Location: Lydney
About: Bathurst swimming pool is considered one of Gloucestershire’s best-kept secrets. This 38-metre outdoor pool (supervised by qualified lifeguards) in the Forest of Dean is run by volunteers and open during the summer. There’s a shop selling refreshments, an area for picnics and sunbathing plus toilets.
Prices:
- Adult - £3.00
- Child - £2.00
- Under 2 - FREE
Opening times: Check their website below for their opening times.
Address: Bathurst Pool, High Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5DY
Telephone: 01594 84 26 25