Save Stroud Lido - Outdoor Pool

18/09/2026

What are your plans this weekend? 💦☀️

Why not join us at the lido and make the most of it while we’re still open until the end of September!

Come for a swim, soak up the atmosphere and support our brilliant outdoor pool. 💙

There's still time to enjoy a swim at the lido at Active Lifestyles Stroud! ☀️

With a range of sessions to suit every swimmer, there's plenty of time to make the most of the rest of the summer with a swim in our stunning lido. 💦

👉 Discover our sessions now on our website.

https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/centres/active-lifestyles-lido/

14/09/2026

Our lido is such a special part of the community, so let’s keep showing our support and enjoying outdoor swimming right through September. 💙🏊💙

13/09/2026

💦 “Outdoor swimming is part of Stroud life… If people can’t swim safely outdoors, they’re going to find lakes and other places to do it instead.”🏊

Wise words from on why Stratford Park Lido matters — for young people, our local economy, community and everyone’s health & wellbeing.

We’re incredibly fortunate to have this gem in Stroud. Let’s make sure decision makers know just how much it means to our community — and why its future must be protected. 💙🏊💙

12/09/2026

What a weekend for a swim! 💦
☀️ Great to see so many sessions available — make the most of our beautiful Lido while the season continues! 💙

💦 Who's joining us for a dip in our Lido this weekend? ☀️

Here's our sessions this weekend!

📅 Saturday
9:30am-10:55am - Lane swimming
11:00am-2:00pm - Public swimming
2:30pm-5:30pm - Public swimming
5:45pm-6:45pm- Lane swimming

📅 Sunday
10:00am-10:55am - Lane swimming
11:00am-2:00pm - Public swimming
2:30pm-5:30pm - Public swimming
5:45pm-6:45pm - Lane swimming

We can't wait to see you there! 🤩

🔗 https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/centres/active-lifestyles-lido/

11/09/2026

Loved seeing you visit Stratford Park Lido — and you’ve captured exactly what makes this place so special. 💙

Thank you for sharing its history, character and those iconic diving boards with your audience. It means a lot to have people like you helping shine a light on our wonderful lido. 🏊‍♂️☀️🏊
allthelidos

11/09/2026

Timetable update for the extended season!💙

Thanks everyone for your continued support — let’s make the most of our wonderful lido right through to 30 September! 💙🏊‍♀️💙

💦 Stratford Park Lido season extended until 30 September 💦

Stratford Park Lido has introduced a new timetable and will remain open until 30 September, weather permitting, giving residents and visitors more opportunities to enjoy the facility this season.

The spring-fed open-air pool reopened in August following extensive repair work to address safety-critical issues and allow the nearly 90-year-old pool to welcome swimmers back for the remainder of the 2026 season.

New opening times are now in place:

🗓️ Monday, Wednesday and Friday
1.30pm to 2.25pm: Lane swimming
2.30pm to 5.30pm: Public swimming
5.45pm to 7pm: Lane swimming

🗓️ Tuesday and Thursday
7am to 9am: Lane swimming
1.30pm to 2.25pm: Lane swimming
2.30pm to 5.30pm: Public swimming
5.45pm to 7pm: Lane swimming

🗓️ Saturday
9.30am to 10.55am: Lane swimming
11am to 2pm: Public swimming
2.30pm to 5.30pm: Public swimming
5.45pm to 6.45pm: Lane swimming

🗓️ Sunday
10am to 10.55am: Lane swimming
11am to 2pm: Public swimming
2.30pm to 5.30pm: Public swimming
5.45pm to 6.45pm: Lane swimming

The baby pool and new on-site café and shop will continue to be open during public swimming sessions.

Advance booking is recommended, although walk-in slots are reserved each session.

For the latest timetable information and to book a session, visit the Active Lifestyles Stroud District website - the link is in the comments 👇

🎨 Illustration by Save Stroud Lido - Outdoor Pool at the entrance to the outdoor pool.

10/09/2026

💦 NEW! LIDO FAQs 💦

You’ve been asking — so we’ve been answering! 🏊‍♀️

❓ Can I dive?
🪑 What’s the seating like?
☕ When is the café open?
🔮 What does the future hold for the lido?
…and much more!

We’ve spent time listening to your most frequently asked questions and have done our best to answer them all.

👉 Check out our FAQs on our website
https://savestroudlido.org/frequently-asked-questions/

Still got a question? Drop it in the comments below and we’ll do our best to answer! 💙

09/09/2026

Last chance to book your space on this fantastic event! 👇🫟🎨
Active Lifestyles Stroud

🎨🖌️ Sip, Dip & Paint

Looking for a creative night out? Join us for a relaxed and fun painting session that's perfect for complete beginners and experienced artists alike!
✨ 30 minute relaxing outdoor swim
✨ 2-hour guided painting experience
✨ Prosecco or soft drinks provided
✨ Step-by-step instruction throughout
✨ All materials provided
✨ Take home a piece of artwork you'll be proud of

The subject for the evening is always a surprise! 🤫
Every session is designed to be achievable and enjoyable for everyone.

Come along, unwind, get creative, and discover what you can achieve with a paintbrush in hand!

👉 Find out more about the event here: https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/paint-sip-with-hannah-paints-pictures/

🎟️ Book your place: strouddistrictcouncil.legendonlineservices.co.uk/enterprise/bookingscentre/membertimetable ?LocationIds=2022&SearchDate=2026-09-10&ResourceScheduleId=384261
📞Call: 01453 766771
✉️ Email: [email protected]

Tag a friend you'd love to bring along! 👇🎨💙

08/09/2026

Absolutely! 💙🏊‍♂️ 💙
Our lido is so much more than somewhere to swim — it supports physical health, mental wellbeing, social connection and a real sense of community.💙

This is exactly why protecting and investing in accessible outdoor swimming matters. Prevention, movement, connection and time outdoors can make such a positive difference to people’s lives. 🌿☀️🏊‍♀️

🏊‍♂️ The many benefits of swimming in a lido 🏊‍♂️

Today we're taking a moment to talk about the variety of mental and physical benefits of swimming in our stunning lido at Active Lifestyles Stroud

🧠 Mental & Emotional Benefits
Boosts mood and mental clarity: Exercising outdoors in daylight naturally increases serotonin levels, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.
Encourages mindfulness: The rhythmic nature of swimming, combined with looking up at the open sky or trees, creates a deeply calming, meditative state.
Fosters a sense of community: Lidos serve as vibrant social hubs with a passionate regular crowd, offering a welcoming environment that combats loneliness.

💪 Physical Health Benefits
Provides a low-impact, full-body workout: Water supports your weight, taking pressure off your joints while providing natural resistance that strengthens muscles and improves cardio health.
Enhances immune function: Regular immersion in cold water triggers white blood cell production, helping your body fight off illnesses.
Improves circulation and skin health: Cold water swimming constricts skin pores and blood vessels, which pumps blood to your vital organs and improves overall circulation.
Burns more calories: When swimming in cold water, your body has to work harder to maintain its core temperature, which naturally increases your metabolic rate and calorie burn.

Enjoy all of these benefits and so many more in our beautiful lido this week - visit our website to discover out opening times and sessions. ☀️

👉 https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/centres/active-lifestyles-lido/