Leisure
Swimmers head to Peterborough Lido to enjoy the mini heatwave
The Lido is open to the public from late May to early September
As the county experiences a mini heatwave, in Peterborough swimmers have been heading to the Lido for a swim. The Lido is a historic 1936 building and is one of the few survivors of its type still in use in the United Kingdom.
Central Park Paddling Pool is currently closed. The paddling pool opened at the start of July. This week we were made aware of an issue with the water pump. pic.twitter.com/wJ71PH77oE
— Peterborough City Council (@PeterboroughCC) July 19, 2024
It sits within an area of roughly two and a half acres adjacent to the embankment of the River Nene, south of the city centre.
Pictured for a brief moment while the sky had a purple haze. Swimmers in Peterborough take advantage of the heat and dive into The Lido pool. Friday 19 July 2024. PHOTO: Terry Harris
The Lido is open to the public from late May to early September, closing during periods of inclement weather.
Swimmers in Peterborough take advantage of the heat and dive into The Lido pool. Friday 19 July 2024. PHOTO: Terry Harris
No fear of ‘inclement weather’ today with the Met Office confirming it will remain “dry with sunny spells today. Very warm or hot”.
Swimmers in Peterborough take advantage of the heat and dive into The Lido pool. Friday 19 July 2024. PHOTO: Terry Harris
The Met Office says if you are heading to coast it will be breezy and you may feel “a little fresher” but closer to home, and with temperatures in the high 20s, the Lido offers a geographically positioned alternative fix.
Swimmers in Peterborough take advantage of the heat and dive into The Lido pool. Friday 19 July 2024. PHOTO: Terry Harris
