Sessions FOR 2025 SUMMER term
The Lido is now open. Please see below our Term Timetable. Some sessions may not be operating straight away, so please always check our Booking page on BookWhen for schedule and availability.
2025 Summer Term Timetable
Lane Swim
Designated lane swimming for swimmers seeking to get their laps in.
Swim
General swimming for all.
Parent & Toddler Session
Toddlers go free with a parent or guardian, encouraging water safety in the younger generation.
Aqua Fit (for ages 16+)
Combining aqua aerobic exercises with strength and conditioning moves to give you a full body workout. A gentle way to get your heart pumping without putting pressure on your joints. All abilities welcome. Classes are 45 minutes. Unfortunately we have been unable to secure an aquafit instructor at the time of re-opening June 2025. If we find someone we will announce it and adjust the online timetable.
Aqua Wellness
Gentle Aqua Fit for those who would benefit from supported movement. Classes are 45 minutes.
Naked Swimming
This adults-only session requires no swimwear! For those who may not have considered this type of swim before, there are many benefits to it. Not only can it help to improve self-esteem but it also gives you a sense of freedom, makes you feel closer to nature and allows your skin to breathe and get that all-important vitamin D.
Private Hire
Exclusive use of the pool. Perfect for clubs, special events, or celebrating your child’s birthday.
2025 PRICES AND PASSES
Prices
Adult £6
Child (under 18) £4.50
Under 3s £2.50
Parent & Toddler £6 (includes 1 adult and 1 toddler. Additional toddlers are £2.50)
50+ session £6
Naked Swimming (18+ only) £8
Aqua Wellness 45 minutes £8 (gentle aqua fit for those who would benefit from supported movement)
Adult Lessons £10 (buy a block of 10 to get 1 lesson free)
Adult Swimming Course 7 sessions £60
1:1 Lessons
per 30 minutes £23
block of 5 lessons £109
block of 10 lessons £207
Private Pool Hire per hour £80
Loyalty Pass 12 swims for the price of 10
adult £60
child £45
Booking
Book and pay online at:
bookwhen.com/shaftesburylido/
Walk-ins are available (subject to space) but booking is recommended.
Payment is required upon arrival at the pool if not prepaid.
Card and cash are accepted.
Adult and Child Loyalty Passes are available – 12 swims for the price of 10. Passes can be used for Lane Swims and Swims (and 50+ session for adult pass). Valid throughout the 2025 summer season.
We are continually looking at ways to reduce our operating costs so that we can keep admission fees low for users. However, rising energy costs coupled with the scope of maintenance an outdoor pool needs, does mean that we rely on our community to make use of this treasured asset so that we can ensure its future success.
pool information
- Changing and toilet facilities are available.
- Spectator area available for viewing.
- Merchandise and refreshments available to purchase.
- Swimmers MUST shower prior to entering the pool to help maintain the water quality.
- Please spend as little time as possible in the shower/changing facilities during busy periods.
- Lockers are provided for storing valuable items.
- Swimmers MUST follow the pool rules and lifeguard instruction.
- Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied in the pool by a parent/carer at all times on a ratio of 1 adult: 2 under 8s.
- Private Pool Bookings are available: see Lido Timetable
Parking
Free parking is available to the rear of the pool at
Barton Hill car park SP7 8QA
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Paid parking (£1.50 for 2 hours)
is available at
Coppice Street car park SP7 8PD
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and elsewhere.
Guidelines
- Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to your session and register on arrival at reception.
- Changing and toilet facilities are available, but we encourage you to arrive ready to swim.
- Swimmers must shower prior to entering the pool to help maintain water quality.
- Please spend as little time as possible in the shower/changing facilities during busy periods.
- All belongings should be stored in the lockers provided.
- Swimmers must follow the pool rules and lifeguard instruction.
- Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied in the pool by a parent/carer at all times on a ratio of 1 adult : 2 under 8s.
- Spectator area available for viewing.
- Merchandise and refreshments available to purchase.
seasons
Shoulder Season (Spring and Autumn)
After the heating is turned on or off and while the pool is warming up or cooling down for the next season. Come and enjoy a refreshing dip or lane swim, but be aware that early on in Spring, it may still be considered Cold Water Swimming.
Cold Water Swimming
The Lido is open for cold-water swimming during off season.
For further information please go to the Cold Water Swim page.
Feedback
Your feedback is really important to us and ensures that we are able to continually improve our swimmers’ experience. If you have used the Lido this season, please consider filling out our short questionnaire.