Swim By
The Sea.
Brightlingsea Community Lido is a classic 1930s open air swimming pool right on the coast at Brightlingsea, Essex, open for swimming from Spring to Autumn.
Brightlingsea Lido
About The Pool
The lido has a 50 metre (unheated) outdoor pool plus a smaller pool for toddlers with parents.
Changing facilities and sunloungers are available and there is a café on site.
See the video from BBC Radio visit
Listen to the Essex by the sea Podcast interviewing our Trustee Mick Barry
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UMSjgpNZhNsPknCuWcXeM?si=ucGXww5yRq6ZWikM40q0Fg
The Lido Pool is CLOSED until May 2023
The LIDO CAFE is OPEN 9am to 4pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Please check our Facebook page for regular updates.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIMES GIVEN ARE THE LIDO OPENING TIMES - SWIMMERS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE WATER 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE SESSION ENDS
Awards Finalists
The Lido is proud to have been shortlisted at the prestigious East of England Tourism Awards.
We would like to thank all of those who have contributed to making this happen.
Donate or Volunteer
If you would like to make a donation, please visit our JustGiving page here.
The Lido relies on volunteer support, and one of those volunteers could be you - find out more on our Volunteer page.
Come and swim by the sea
Find out more about how to visit, what you can expect when you get here and everything else you might need to know about having a great day out at one of the best kept Lidos around.
