What are the opening hours?

Monday 6:30am - 7:30pm Tuesday 6:30am - 7:15pm Wednesday 6:30am - 7:15pm Thursday 6:30am - 7:15pm Friday 6:30am - 7:30pm Saturday 11am - 7:30pm Sunday 7:30am - 7:15pm

Cheltenham Lido, Cheltenham Lido, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham (2026)

Enjoy lane swims, family fun & seasonal events - a welcoming community space for all. Sandford Lido Ltd is a charitable trust which operates Sandford Parks Lido for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of Gloucestershire and beyond. During the summer season, Sandford Parks Lido is a great day out in the heart of Cheltenham, on the edge of the Cotswolds. It is a children's paradise with slides,

a children's pool and a paddling pool. Our 50m pool is also an ideal place to train with lane-only swimming sessions throughout the week. From late October, we are now offering Cold Water Swimming - click here to find out more: https://www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk/

11/06/2026

Following our recent car park changes, we've received a few questions, mainly regarding Season Ticket Holder parking, so we'd like to clarify how parking works for you!

✅ Season Ticket Holders still receive up to 4 hours of free parking during their visit to the Lido.

⏱️ If your stay exceeds 4 hours, any additional parking time must be paid for before leaving the car park.

📸 Your vehicle registration is linked to your Season Ticket account and is recognised automatically via our ANPR system, so there is no need to enter your registration at the payment machine when you arrive.

🚙 Recently changed your vehicle? Please get in touch with our team so we can update your account and ensure the correct registration is linked to your Season Ticket.

🙏🏻 There is a 15 minute grace period from when you enter the car park - we understand during the summer the car park can become busy and take a little extra time when looking for a space, or dropping / picking individuals up.

♿ Please note: All accessible parking bays remain subject to the standard parking charges and must be paid for in line with the car park terms and conditions.

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!

10/06/2026

Join us, next weekend, for the earliest swim of the year - sunrise swim. Doors open at 4:15am 🌤️

Fancy a yoga session with the sunrise skies behind? Now available to book 🧘🏽‍♀️

Please note, yoga is NOT included and a ticket must be purchased.
photography

☀️

09/06/2026

Important car parking update 👋🏼

Just a reminder that our car parking system has now changed to Pay on Exit.

Please note:
✔️ Par for your parking when you leave
✔️ Parking charges now apply 24/7
✔️ There is NO longer a free parking period
✔️ Payment must be made before exiting the car park

We know some visitors may have missed our previous announcement, so please allow a little extra time when planning your visit. Season Ticket Holders still get 4 hours free parking.

If you have any questions, please speak to a member of our team.

Thank you for your understanding & continued support 💙

04/06/2026

☀️ SUN AWARENESS EVENT | WEDNESDAY 1st JULY

We’re teaming up with the Macmillan Skin Cancer Nurse Team & Support workers for a drop-in SunnAwareness event here at Cheltenham Lido 💚

Whether you have concerns about a mole, would like advice on protecting your skin in the sun, or simply have questions about skin cancer signs and symptoms, this is a great opportunity to speak with healthcare professionals in a relaxed setting.

📍 Cheltenham Lido
🗓️ Wednesday 1st July
🕙 10am - 3pm

The team will be on hand throughout the day to:
🔍 Discuss any skin or mole concerns
🕶️ Answer your sun safety questions
🩺 Help you recognise signs and symptoms to look out for
🧴 Share practical advice on protecting your skin this summer

All swimmers and lido visitors to the Lido are welcome to drop by the stand throughout the day for free advise and information.

💦 As a thank you to our NHS community, NHS staff can enjoy a FREE swim on the day when presenting a valid NHS ID badge.

Simply drop in, have a chat with the team, and enjoy a swim while you’re here.

Don’t forget your sunscreen!!

02/06/2026

📢 Important Pool & Facility Updates

Please take note of the following upcoming maintenance work and event-related changes:

🔧 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
Essential maintenance will be taking place in the female changing rooms.
Indoor female changing rooms will be CLOSED for much of the day whilst the heating and water cylinder is replaced.

Ladies' outdoor shower push buttons will also be replaced to resolve the ongoing leak issue.
No ladies' showers will be available during this work.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience whilst these improvements are carried out.

🚗 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
From Saturday the 6th, our car park will change to a Pay on Exit system rather than Pay on Arrival and will be charged on a 24-hour basis.

🏊 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
We are delighted to be hosting the European Biathle Series.
As a result, three lanes of the pool will be in use for the event, leaving one lane available for public lane swimming throughout the day.

Please plan your visit accordingly and allow extra time during busier periods.

Thank you for your understanding and we apologise to those who have experienced any difficulty with parking recently. If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the team.

Team Lido x

28/05/2026

Please note, we have SOLD OUT today & tomorrow for all online bookings, and cannot take bookings over the phone🌤️

Our staff are experiencing very high numbers of visitors so we do apologise if you are trying to reach us via phone - the ground team are extremely busy. We will not tolerate any anti-social behaviour.

If you are planning to visit us, we can only advise attending as a PAYG or Season Ticket walk-in space and there will be a queue.

We hold a % of walk-in spaces for each session but we CANNOT guarantee entry or wait times. If we reach capacity on site we may move to a 1-out 1-in system to ensure the environment is controlled.

Saturday & Sunday still have some online spaces available if you wish to attend 💦

Thank you for your patience!

Address

Cheltenham Lido, Keynsham Road
Cheltenham
GL537PU

Opening Hours

Monday	6:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	6:30am - 7:15pm
Wednesday	6:30am - 7:15pm
Thursday	6:30am - 7:15pm
Friday	6:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday	11am - 7:30pm
Sunday	7:30am - 7:15pm

Telephone

+441242524430

Website

https://www.cheltenhamlido.co.uk/

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