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Peterborough Lido - Enjoy a free swim and soak up the atmosphere in our Art Deco Lido

Peterborough Lido, Bishops Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE11YY

  • 12 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Site opening

Visitors can join us for a free swim on Saturday 12th September. Peterborough's Art Deco Lido is a treat to visit, one of a few remaining heated outdoor swimming pools in the country. Built in 1936, this iconic venue is celebrating its 90th year.

Along with joining us for a free swim, visitors can tour the venue - famous for it's Art Deco design. Soak up the atmosphere and view our history with our specially commissioned timeline to mark our 90th year. Relax with refreshments from our cafe (chargeable). The swimming pool is heated, with hot showers, changing cubicles, lockers (token required) and toilets. Along with accessible changing rooms, the pool has a hoist and disabled access.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
1100-1600. Last entry at 1500.

Location & directions

Peterborough Lido, Bishops Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE11YY

Directions:
Peterborough Lido is situated in the city centre, it is a 10 minute walk from Peterborough bus and train stations. You can cycle to the Lido and there is bike storage outside. It is easily accessible by car and there are 2 chargeable car parks within 100metres.
Contact on day:
Vivacity Peterborough Lido
Telephone number:
+441733864761

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Booking online only. Please cancel online if unable to attend as this event has limited capacity.
Booking contact name:
[email protected]
Booking telephone number:
+441733864761
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://vivacity.org/sports-venues/peterborough-lido/
Alternative booking website:
https://vivacity.org/book
Booking opens:
15 Jun 2026 10:00 AM
Booking closes:
12 Sep 2026 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

Disabled Parking in local car parks. There is an upstairs terrace which only has stair access. All pools accessible.

Additional information

Visitors are welcome to view the building only. Please do advise (by cancelling online) if unable to attend so we can open the available booking slots to other visitors.

Max number of people:
500

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