Cold Water Tips!
Essential Tips to Stay Safe and Enjoy Your Cold Water Swim
Cold Water Swimming Information
| Age Restrictions | Swimmers must be 16+ to take part in cold water swimming at the Lido |
| Speak to your GP | We advise before swimming if you have any medical issues or concerns to speak to your GP. |
| Don't Ignore Signs of Illness | If you’re not feeling 100%, please don’t come to the pool. We are doing everything we can to avoid spread of germs & it is not safe to cold water swim when ill. |
| Wear a Swim hat and bring warm clothing | A swimming cap will really help to keep you warm, however as the water gets colder, we would also recommend wearing a wetsuits if you have one. Warm clothing for after is a must to allow your body to return to its original temperature. |
| Don't jump straight into the pool | The temperature of the water can be a shock to the body, please slowly lower yourself into the pool to allow your body to acclimatise. |
| Regulate your Breathing | Breathing when in cold water can be more difficult. So take a few moments to get your breath back, before you start swimming |
| Look after each other | If you see anyone you’re worried about, please tell the lifeguards, whether the person is in the water or out. |
| Get Dry and Dress Quickly | As soon as you exit the pool, we recommend wrapping yourself in a towel or changing robe & getting dressed as soon as possible. Bring a spare towel or a mat to stand on while you get changed to avoid direct floor contact. |
| Drink a hot drink | Getting yourself a hot and sugary drink is the best way to warm yourself up. Castaways Cafe will be open for hot drinks and limited hot food. |
| Dont go home until you have warmed up | Make sure you’ve warmed up before driving or riding a bike home. We want to make sure you are safe before heading home. Our staff & the café staff will be available if you require any assistance. |
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It’s our last Cold Water Swim of the winter season so it’s only right we ask our swimmers what they think…👀❄️
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A little reminder…🤫⏳
Our 2025 Early Bird offer ends THIS FRIDAY before our prices return to normal - don’t miss it!
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We’re over the moon to announce that 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐝𝐨 has been shortlisted for 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 at the 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! 🎉
We’re finalists in:
✨ 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿
✨ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿
This is an incredible honour, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing visitors and supporters - you make the Lido such a special place 👏🏻
Now, we need YOUR HELP!! Voting is open until 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, and every vote counts. If you love the Lido as much as we do, please take a moment to show your support by casting your vote.
Let’s bring these awards home together 🚀
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It’s National Love Your Pet Day 🐶🐾🦴
With that in mind, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to share some gorgeous images from our Annual Dog Swim, captured by @fuchsia.media 📲
Who else is looking forward to this years?
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