Ambitious plans to reopen a historic Welsh lido continue to gather pace with a strong hope that the attraction could welcome visitors in the next couple of years. Known historically as ‘the baths’ the once-popular Brynamman Lido opened in 1934 during the Great Depression.
The attraction has not been open since 2010 but efforts to restore it to its former glory have been ramped up in recent years. Shortly after the decision was taken not to reopen it for the summer 13 years ago Hollywood actress Minnie Driver even spoke of the need to preserve it, calling it "fantastic".
After the site was left unused and overgrown for a decade Carmarthenshire Council agreed to transfer the assets to the Brynamman Lido Committee in 2020 and that was rubber-stamped last year. Plans were revealed to not just open the lido once more but to develop the attraction so that it would include a café, a hot tub area, and a shop. It was hoped that this dream could have become a reality as early as 2021 but the Covid-19 pandemic thrust most projects into a period of uncertainty.
