Public swimming provision entered 2026 from a position of resilience, but also considerable pressure, according to the latest market review. Beneath participation figures sits a more complex picture: an ageing public estate, uneven provision, changing management arrangements, rising operating costs and workforce pressures. At the same time, expectations of swimming pools are changing. Increasingly, they […]
outdoor swimming
The 2020s are witnessing a ‘lido revolution’—an extraordinary resurgence of some of our most precious liquid assets. It is five years since the creation of Future Lidos, a peer network spanning the UK and Ireland, working collaboratively to bring the joy of outdoor swimming to more people, in more communities. In February 2021, frustrated by […]
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; […]
Time spent talking through their aims and objectives paid of for their clients and the team from Falcon Pools with this multi award-winning outdoor swimming and spa project. The pool has a modern contemporary design with some stunning pearlescent glass mosaic tiles. At night, the white LED lights highlight the tiles and the beautiful colour […]
