Seafront English lido named one of Europe’s best reveals plans for new bar and watersports hub

A LIDO right by the seafront has revealed plans to open a new cafe-bar as well as watersports hub.

Tinside Lido in Plymouth first opened in 1935, celebrating its 90th birthday this year.

It is often is named as one of the best outdoor pools in Europe.

And the Art Deco pool has revealed plans for a new revamp this summer.

The floor of the lido building could be turned into a cafe and bar area, serving drinks and snacks throughout the day.

And a multi purpose hub with spaces to rent watersports could also be part of the ungraded complex.

The planning application has been submitted to the local council and await further approval.

Currently underway is a renovation of the lido which includes a renovated terrace and new public seating area.

It is part of a £12million renovation from the National Lottery heritage Fund to upgrade the seafront.

The pool is open during the summer season from May to September, with official 2025 dates yet to be confirmed.

Despite opening in the 1930s, it has been closed for a number of periods and left abandoned.

However, it was restored and reopened in 2003 with an upgraded sun deck and lido cafe serving drinks and snacks.

The saltwater pool is not heated, but has both a shallow and deep end as well as central fountain.

Tickets range from £4.80 to £8, with cheaper tickets for locals.

And previous visitors have raved about the pool, saying it is “like being abroad” in the summer months.

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Another lido is hoping reopen in the UK after 24 years following an £11million restoration.

Broomhill Lido first opened in 1938 but closed back in 2002.

And a new lido is hoping to open in London next year.

The Valentine’s Park outdoor pool will have a sunbathing area, kids splash pad and exercise hub.