Community campaigning is helping lidos enjoy a renaissance, writes Judith Wojtowicz… Alfresco pools around the country are experiencing a joyful revival, with many derelict sites being restored and new projects taking shape. Last year saw the opening of three new or re-vamped lidos… the restored Cleveland Pool in Bath, the oldest lido in the UK; […]
Ipswich Borough Council
Ipswich-based Broomhill Lido is hoping for a lifeline after applying for planning permission for a multi-million-pound makeover. Broomhill opened in 1938 but has been closed since 2002. Recent reports show the £5.3m project would include the installation of heaters for the water and the restoration of diving boards. Architect Alan Wilkinson said the revamped Grade […]
