Cheltenham Lido

Cheltenham Lido

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A not-for-profit charitable trust in the heart of Cheltenham.
50m heated outdoor pool, children's pool and on-site cafe.

Enjoy lane swims, family fun & seasonal events - a welcoming community space for all. Sandford Lido Ltd is a charitable trust which operates Sandford Parks Lido for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of Gloucestershire and beyond. During the summer season, Sandford Parks Lido is a great day out in the heart of Cheltenham, on the edge of the Cotswolds. It is a children's paradise with slides,

04/06/2026

โ˜€๏ธ SUN AWARENESS EVENT | WEDNESDAY 1st JULY

Weโ€™re teaming up with the Macmillan Skin Cancer Nurse Team & Support workers for a drop-in SunnAwareness event here at Cheltenham Lido ๐Ÿ’š

Whether you have concerns about a mole, would like advice on protecting your skin in the sun, or simply have questions about skin cancer signs and symptoms, this is a great opportunity to speak with healthcare professionals in a relaxed setting.

๐Ÿ“ Cheltenham Lido
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Wednesday 1st July
๐Ÿ•™ 10am - 3pm

The team will be on hand throughout the day to:
๐Ÿ” Discuss any skin or mole concerns
๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ Answer your sun safety questions
๐Ÿฉบ Help you recognise signs and symptoms to look out for
๐Ÿงด Share practical advice on protecting your skin this summer

All swimmers and lido visitors to the Lido are welcome to drop by the stand throughout the day for free advise and information.

๐Ÿ’ฆ As a thank you to our NHS community, NHS staff can enjoy a FREE swim on the day when presenting a valid NHS ID badge.

Simply drop in, have a chat with the team, and enjoy a swim while youโ€™re here.

Donโ€™t forget your sunscreen!!



02/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Important Pool & Facility Updates

Please take note of the following upcoming maintenance work and event-related changes:

๐Ÿ”ง ๐—ง๐—ต๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿฐ๐˜๐—ต ๐—๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฒ
Essential maintenance will be taking place in the female changing rooms.
Indoor female changing rooms will be CLOSED for much of the day whilst the heating and water cylinder is replaced.

Ladies' outdoor shower push buttons will also be replaced to resolve the ongoing leak issue.
No ladies' showers will be available during this work.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience whilst these improvements are carried out.

๐Ÿš— ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿฒ๐˜๐—ต ๐—๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฒ
From Saturday the 6th, our car park will change to a Pay on Exit system rather than Pay on Arrival and will be charged on a 24-hour basis.

๐ŸŠ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿณ๐˜๐—ต ๐—๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฒ
We are delighted to be hosting the European Biathle Series.
As a result, three lanes of the pool will be in use for the event, leaving one lane available for public lane swimming throughout the day.

Please plan your visit accordingly and allow extra time during busier periods.

Thank you for your understanding and we apologise to those who have experienced any difficulty with parking recently. If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the team.

Team Lido x

28/05/2026

Please note, we have SOLD OUT today & tomorrow for all online bookings, and cannot take bookings over the phone๐ŸŒค๏ธ

Our staff are experiencing very high numbers of visitors so we do apologise if you are trying to reach us via phone - the ground team are extremely busy. We will not tolerate any anti-social behaviour.

If you are planning to visit us, we can only advise attending as a PAYG or Season Ticket walk-in space and there will be a queue.

We hold a % of walk-in spaces for each session but we CANNOT guarantee entry or wait times. If we reach capacity on site we may move to a 1-out 1-in system to ensure the environment is controlled.

Saturday & Sunday still have some online spaces available if you wish to attend ๐Ÿ’ฆ

Thank you for your patience!

22/05/2026

We canโ€™t describe it, we just encourage you to try it! The best place to spend summer days here in Cheltenham ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒค๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ

Inspo from ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ

22/05/2026

โ˜€๏ธ Hot weather warning โ˜€๏ธ

Please note, we are expecting high numbers of visitors across the bank holiday weekend and throughout half term.

If you are planning to visit us, we strongly advise you book online where possible. There will be 4 queues to allow a controlled entry onto site.

Walk-in spaces will be available but please be prepared to queue and bring appropriate sun protection as there is limited shade out the front of the building.

If we hit capacity on site, we will move to a 1-out 1-in system for walk-in spaces as pre bookings will get priority. We understand this can be frustrating and unfortunately we cannot guarantee wait times.

Our staff and lifeguards are doing their best to ensure things run smoothly but we will not tolerate any anti-social behaviour. Thank you for your patience, we hope you have a wonderful time if you are visiting over the bank holiday!

Team lido x

21/05/2026

Just a reminder that, as we move into the summer season, our Barrel Sauna will close for general use from Sunday - as it does at this time each year โ˜€๏ธ

With the warmer weather arriving, weโ€™ll continue to offer sauna access exclusively through our Nordic Spa Experience, which provides a more relaxed, bookable and controlled environment for guests to enjoy.

As many of you will know, the Nordic Spa area is a bookable experience only. Wristbands will be issued at reception and guests using the facilities without a booking will be asked to leave the area.

We wanted to share this update in advance, particularly as the Nordic Spa area is still relatively new compared to previous years.

Thank you for your understanding and continued supportย ๐Ÿ–ค

21/05/2026

Donโ€™t forget to book! Spaces are filling up fast ๐Ÿ”ฅ

19/05/2026

Bank holiday weekend is approaching and so is the sunshineโ€ฆ๐Ÿ‘€โ˜€๏ธ

If youโ€™re planning a visit to Cheltenham Lido this weekend, donโ€™t forget to make a booking and help us speed up your entry process.

Queues are forecast, so please ensure you are in the correct line - season ticket holders will get priority entry.

Come and enjoy the pool, grab an ice-cream and make a splash with friends ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ’ฆ

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Cheltenham Lido, Keynsham Road
Cheltenham
GL537PU

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 7:15pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 7:15pm
Thursday 6:30am - 7:15pm
Friday 6:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday 11am - 7:30pm
Sunday 7:30am - 7:15pm