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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Helen Pidd North of England editor

Lidos live again: UK braces for outdoor swimming pool revival

Cleveland Pools, Bath
Cleveland Pools in Bath. Built in 1815, the lido is the UK’s oldest outdoor pool and will reopen fully this year. Photograph: Hodson Architects

This year is set to be the “year of the lido”, with three new or revamped outdoor baths due to open in England in 2023 and more communities across the UK agitating for the opportunity to swim in the open.

What campaigners are dubbing the “lido revolution” has been given extra impetus following the National Lottery Heritage Fund awarding £99,800 to a project aimed at helping people bring their local pools back to life.

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