Guildford Lido was opened in June 1933 by the Mayor of Guildford, Alderman William Harvey. It has been in continuous use for over eight decades.

Description

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is a 50x27.4m pool in approximately of landscaped gardens. Open from late April to early September every year, and is drained while not in use over the winter. It attracts approx. 60,000 visitors each season. The pool is owned by Guildford Borough Council and operated by Freedom Leisure, a not-for-profit charitable trust.

History

The lido was opened on 21 June 1933. The architect was J.W. Hipwood and cost £13,000 to build with funding raised locally rather than central government. This was an initiative of the Mayor of Guildford (Alderman William Alfred Harvey) who launched a campaign in 1932 to use local unemployed men to build the pool.

References

External links

Official WebsiteGuildford Lido at Guildford SpectrumFriends of Guildford LidoSwimming Pool FAQsLidos in the UK
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