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Heritage Open Days: Behind the Scenes at Cheltenham Lido

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Step behind the scenes at Cheltenham Lido on this fascinating heritage tour!

Join us for a unique opportunity to discover the rich history of one of Cheltenham’s most loved landmarks. Explore areas of the site not normally open to the public, including the swimming pool plant room, browse our archive materials, and learn how the Lido has evolved over the decades.

Whether you’re a local history enthusiast, a regular visitor, or simply curious about how the Lido operates, this guided tour offers a fascinating insight into both the heritage and the behind-the-scenes workings of the site.

Tour Dates & Times

  • Thursday 11 September
    • 10:00am
    • 2:00pm
  • Thursday 18 September
    • 10:00am
    • 2:00pm

Booking Information

  • Maximum 12 people per tour
  • Advance booking is essential.
  • Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour start time.

We look forward to welcoming you behind the scenes for this special Heritage Open Days experience.

Accessibility: Please note that access to the swimming pool plant room is limited and involves stairs. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us before booking and we’ll be happy to discuss the tour with you.

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Friday, 11 September
Cheltenham Lido, Cheltenham
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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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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 🌤️ @sllegge.photography #openday #cheltenhamlido #officiallyopen #cheltenham #joinus

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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#news #futuresecured #cheltenham #cheltenhamlido #cheltenhamboroughcouncil

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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! @cheltenhambc @izaactailford #news #futuresecured #cheltenham #cheltenhamlido #cheltenhamboroughcouncil

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 💙

#teamwork #cheltenhamlido #openingsoon #behindthescenes #outdoorswimming

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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 💙 #teamwork #cheltenhamlido #openingsoon #behindthescenes #outdoorswimming

Summer at the lido loading…

#cheltenham #cheltenhamlido #joinus #openingsoon #summervibes☀️

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Summer at the lido loading… #cheltenham #cheltenhamlido #joinus #openingsoon #summervibes☀️
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