Through our sustainability program we are pledging to ensure the lido remains operational for another 90 years.
Our sustainability project in the car park will generate 93% of our current annual electricity usage.
With grants secured from Sport England, HM Government, the Lottery Fund and Cheltenham Borough Council we have raised £316,000 towards a large project which will see Cheltenham Lido moving towards a greener future.
Our car park is available for all visitors to Cheltenham Lido, with easy pay-on-arrival options. Two payment machines are located on-site, and you can check current parking fees and charging times at the machines.
Electric vehicle charging is also available. There is a 30p connection fee plus 40p per kWh. You can pay directly at the charging unit or via the app.
Season ticket holders have a dedicated parking area on Saturdays and Sundays. This is located at the first turning on the right when the hospital staff car park is not in use.
Please follow signage for EV charging spots and season ticket areas to ensure a smooth visit.
Park and Ride from Cheltenhams Arle Court will allow you to park your car and hop on a bus which will take you directly to Cheltenham General Hospital.
Please also click Here to view the 99 bus route timetable
| Increased Public Parking | Additional car parking spaces are now available to accommodate all visitors. |
| EV Chargers | Eight electric vehicle chargers have been installed, offering convenient, flexible, and sustainable charging options. |
| Installation of Solar Panels | Solar panels on the new car ports help generate greener energy during the Lido’s busiest periods. |
| Safer pedestrian access | A dedicated pedestrian route ensures safe and easy access between the car park and the Lido. |
| Improved queuing and cycle route | Safer queuing for visitors, along with a secure access route for cyclists. |
We have a large car park suitable for over 163 cars which sits directly outside of the Lido. Parking fees start at £2.20 Both coins and cards are accepted and you can also pay by phone. It’s a great location if you are using the hospital, local parks or walking into Cheltenham Town Centre.
Where possible, we encourage that you walk or cycle to the Lido. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Refunds are not permitted on swim entry tickets. You will be able to transfer your swim to an alternative day or time if you have given 24 hours notice.
If you need assistance please email admin@sandfordparkslido.org.uk
We are committed to working with parents to create a safe environment for children.
All children under the age of 8 should always be accompanied by a guardian aged 16 years or over, this person may be responsible for up to two children. Guardians must maintain constant supervision particularly in the water and changing rooms. We advise that children under the age of 5 should be supervised on a one-to-one basis.
Parents have a specific responsibility for the safety of their own children, this cannot be abdicated to lifeguards. The role of the lifeguard is to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all swimmers.
We have four queues available;
We allow all those who have booked onto site first and then we will allow entry to others customers who have not booked onto site.
If we have hit site capacity, we will move to a 1-out-1-in scenario.
*Please note Season Ticket holders who have not booked will get priority entry*
Single Adult -£190
Joint ST – £330
Concession* – £120
Family of 3 – £340
Family of 4 – £351
*Concessions include; over 65s, registered disabled, unemployed/low income, children aged 5-17 in full time education and students.
The main pool is 50m x 27.35m and has a depth of 1m in the shallow end and 1.75-2.75 in the deep end
The children’s pool is 15.9m x 7.51m and has a depth of 0.5m in the shallow end and 0.8m in the deep end.
And just like that…we’re BACK 💦
With @cheltenhamsilverband playing and a stunning performance from @openwatersynchro it’s more than an opening…it’s a celebration!
Come and join us for just 2P, open until 6pm 🌤️
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A landmark moment for Cheltenham Lido 💙
Our future is now secured until 2120 - safeguarding nearly a century more of history, heritage, and community.
Join us this Saturday at 11am as we open for the heated season, with 2p entry in honour of our 1935 opening day.
To read the full press release, click the link in our bio!
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Open day doesn’t happen on its own..
There’s a whole team behind the scenes making it happen - staff and volunteers, earl mornings, big jobs, and a lot of hard work 🫶🏼
We’re getting closer to opening day, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for the 2026 season 💙
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