When was Tinside Lido built?
1935
Overlooking the sea in Plymouth harbour, Tinside Lido is consistently voted in the top 10 of Europe’s outdoor pools. Built in 1935, the lido is archetypal of the then popular art-deco style and is Grade II listed.
When was Plymouth Lido built?
October 2, 1935
| Tinside Lido | |
|---|---|
| Opened | October 2, 1935 (reopened 2005) |
| Closed | 1992-2005 |
| Owned by | Plymouth City Council |
| Architect | John Wibberley (1878-1936) |
Is Plymouth Lido sea water?
Tinside Lido is a salt water swimming pool offering both locals and visitors a beautiful surrounding to swim and sunbathe. Built in 1935, the Lido is a wonderful example of art-deco style and is Grade II listed.
Where can I swim in Plymouth?
Plymouth Swim Spots
- Plymbridge Weir. Plymbridge Weir is situated in Plymbridge woods and provides a swim spot about 150 metres long.
- Plymbridge Island. Plymbridge Island is an easy couple of minutes walk from the parking at Plymbridge.
- Bovisand Beach.
- Wembury Beach.
- Cellar Beach.
Why is it called Tinside?
Why is the Plymouth Hoe swimming pool called Tinside? Apparently, it’s called Tinside because the changing facilities used to be in a corrugated iron hut. Also, there was a wooden shack used for changing on the western side of the rocks and this was known as Shacky Pool. Best name ever.
Does Tinside Lido have lockers?
Need 20p for lockers.
Is the Tinside Lido heated?
Built in 1935, Tinside is a slice of the quintessential British seaside from a bygone era. The Lido is a wonderful example of art-deco style and is Grade II listed. The Lido is not heated.
How close is Plymouth to the sea?
Plymouth’s closest sandy beaches are Bovisands and Wembury, being just a 15 – 20 minute drive away from the city centre. Wembury is a beautiful beach, owned by the National Trust, which is just as beautiful on a misty winter’s day as it is in the summer heat and is great for rock pooling.
Why did Plymouth Pavilions pool close?
The Plymouth Pavilions Atlantis Pool. At the time, the Pavilions, which also houses an ice rink and arena, was subsidised by Plymouth City Council but in 2010 the local authority decided to sell it. The pool’s demise came as part of a transfer of facilities to the Life Centre which opened in 2012.
Why is the Hoe called the Hoe?
The word “Hoe” being derived from old English and appropriately meaning “high ground”. Popular legend has it that it was here, on 20th July 1588, that the Elizabethan Sea-Captain Sir Francis Drake was playing bowls when first news of sightings of the invading “Spanish Armada” was brought to him.
Why is Plymouth Hoe called a Hoe?
Why is it called Plymouth Hoe? The name apparently derives from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘hoh’ meaning ‘heel’ or ‘projecting ridge of land’. So basically the Hoe looks like a sloping ridge, shaped like the foot and heel of a giant laying on its belly.
Is Tinside Lido Plymouth heated?
Built in 1935, Tinside is a slice of the quintessential British seaside from a bygone era. The Lido is a wonderful example of art-deco style and is Grade II listed. The Lido is not heated. At a cost of £3.4 million, the facility was renovated and re-opened to the public in 2005, after it closed in 1992.
Is Tinside Lido open in Plymouth?
About this Centre. Tinside Lido is open until 14th September 2019 when we close for the winter. Overlooking the sea in Plymouth harbour, Tinside Lido is consistently voted in the top 10 of Europe’s outdoor pools.
Built in 1935, Tinside is a slice of the quintessential British seaside from a bygone era. The Lido is a wonderful example of art-deco style and is Grade II listed. Open during the Summer months this fantastic outdoor salt water swimming pool offers both local people and visitors to Plymouth beautiful surround in which to swim,…
When did the Plymothians Lido close?
But its popularity dropped off in the 1980s and ’90s and the lido became neglected, and it sadly closed in 1992 in need of serious repair. But thankfully proud Plymothians campaigned hard for its renovation, led by the tireless Tinside Action Group.
Are Tinside Lido and Mount Wise swimming pools open?
A internal lift to take you to the pool level. Tinside Lido and Mount Wise Swimming Pools have now closed for 2021. We look forward to welcoming you back in Spring/Summer 2022!