Hilsea Lido, London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth
3.18 Acres
Description
Hilsea Lido first opened in 1935 having been designed by Joseph Parkin, the Portsmouth City Engineer, in a Modernist style. It was conceived as part of a pleasure park on former military land and quickly became a popular attraction serving as a training pool for the British 1936 Berlin Olympics team.
The pool was built for a capacity of 750 people with space for a further 1000 spectators. There was a 10m diving tower on the site but this was removed in the 1970s.
Adjoining the pool is the Blue Lagoon, a former function venue, and a public splash pool facility, served by adjacent parking.
The pool was built for a capacity of 750 people with space for a further 1000 spectators. There was a 10m diving tower on the site but this was removed in the 1970s.
Adjoining the pool is the Blue Lagoon, a former function venue, and a public splash pool facility, served by adjacent parking.
BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS
Forming part of the Hilsea leisure park area of the Hilsea Lines, the historic Hilsea Lido is being refurbished by Portsmouth City Council. This work is supported by Government funding, and the site should be available in Spring 2025 to enable a re-opening to coincide with its 90th anniversary.
The Council is seeking a tenant and long-term custodian to operate and expand the facility to become the central attraction and key community and visitor destination within the Hilsea Lines.
Historic lido opened in 1935
Filming of iconic movie "Tommy" took place here in 1975
Cherished by local community
Opportunities for income generation and participation in the evolution of the wider Leisure Park
Landlord refurbishment works underway to the pool, plant, provision of external changing facilities and landscaping.
Freshwater pool 66.5m long, 13.3, wide and maximum depth of 2.6m.
Blue Lagoon former clubhouse and venue
Former changing pavilion and splash park.
Expressions of interest required by 12pm Friday 29 November 2024
