Cheltenham Tri Festival 2026

🏛️ Leave Your Legacy at Cheltenham Lido

As we look ahead to our next heated season, we’re reopening the opportunity to be part of Cheltenham Lido’s future - and its history.

After the success of our first brick sale, we’re delighted to announce that three personalised bricks are once again available for purchase! Each brick will be laid in our beautiful walkway, creating a lasting legacy for generations to come.

🧱 Buy a Brick – Small (£90)
Installed along the path from the car park to the front gates. Personalise it with up to 2 lines of 16 characters (including spaces).

🧱 Buy a Brick – Large (£200)
For those who need more room to share their message, the large brick offers 4 lines of 16 characters.

✨ Golden Engraved Bricks
Celebrate your family or showcase your business with a stunning golden engraved brick, placed at our main entrance. Businesses can include their logo and a message – a lasting way to show support for our cherished Lido charity.

📧 For details, please contact Julie at julie@cheltenhamlido.co.uk

By purchasing a brick, you’re helping to secure the future of Cheltenham Lido for the next 90 years 💦

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Fancy doing something brrr-ave this winter? ❄️

Join us on Sunday 7th December at Cheltenham Lido for the Sue Ryder Big Dip Cheltenham – a cold water fundraiser that’s open to anyone aged 16+.

Now in its 4th year, this incredible event has already raised over £26,000 in 2024, with more than 200 participantstaking the plunge last year. We’re aiming to match (or beat!) that number this festive season!

✨ What’s new for 2025?
Take your dip to the next level with our brand-new Challenge Swim option - test yourself with a 200m or 300m swimin the chilly open water.

🎶 Festive fun awaits!
We’ll have a choir singing to create a magical seasonal atmosphere, plus a few stalls to browse on the day.

Fancy dress or festive wear is highly encouraged! 🎅🏽🎄

By taking part, you’ll be helping raise vital funds so that people approaching end of life, or living with grief, can access the compassionate care and support they deserve.

🕒 Event timings:
    •    Registration opens: 11:45am
    •    Safety briefing, dip or swim: 12:20–12:30pm onward
    •    Event ends: 2:00pm

💷 Entry is £10, and we encourage each participant (or team) to raise at least £50 in sponsorship.

📲 Spaces are limited - register online now and join us as we make a splash for Sue Ryder!

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🤭🐾 Good news, dog lovers!

Due to high demand, we’ve increased the number of slots available to each session, by 15 places 🎉

This tail-waggingingly popular event is one of the highlights of our year - marking the end of our heated season before we dive into cold water swimming.

If you missed out on booking a spot, now’s your chance to grab one before they’re gone again 🐶

Head to the website to secure your place - don’t let your four-legged friend miss the splash of the season at Cheltenham Lido!

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🍺🐊💦 Did you miss the big launch?

Don’t worry - Cheltenham Lido’s first-ever beer is here to stay (for now) since we’ve restocked the Low Alc!

The feedback so far has been incredible, and it’s been amazing to see so many of you grabbing a can after your swim.

👉🏻 Please note, only ALL DEYA Pool Party (0.5%) is available for purchase at reception and cafe.

📍 Also available at:
@deyabrewerytaproom
@tivoliwines
@favouritebeerscheltenham
Gardener Garages
DEYA Webshop

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