Management at the Cheltenham Lido in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, has confirmed that bookings for the 2026 summer swimming season will open to the public on 20 March 2026. The booking system will go live at 9:00 AM, allowing residents and swimmers to secure their slots for the upcoming warmer months at the outdoor facility.
The site features a 50m heated outdoor pool that has been a staple of the local community since it first opened in 1935. It is officially recognised as a Grade II listed building, which means it is protected as a historically important example of a well-preserved 1930s pool.
Since 1996, the facility has been run by a not-for-profit charitable trust. This arrangement began after the Cheltenham Borough Council handed over management to ensure the site could be maintained for public use.
As a charity, the lido relies on these seasonal bookings and community support to maintain its four acres of grounds and continue operations. According to Historic England, the pool remains a remarkably intact piece of regional heritage.
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