Historic houses · South West England
Tinside Lido
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Tinside Lido — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 1.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tinside Lido, the nearest railway station is Plymouth, located 1.7 km away. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is PL1 2NZ.
About
Tinside Lido is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2022
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Summary from the official site
Tinside Lido is a leisure facility in Plymouth that offers swimming and diving lessons for all ages and abilities. Visitors can enjoy various swimming sessions, including lane swimming and family fun sessions, as well as access to diving facilities featuring springboards and a unique dry diving centre.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Tinside Lido is a 1935 Art Deco lido in the city of Plymouth in southwest England. It is sited beside Plymouth Sound and is overlooked by Plymouth Hoe and Smeaton's Tower. The lido opens in the summer months between May and September.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The lido was designed in 1935 by John Wibberley. During refurbishment the three tidal pools, pontoons and diving boards were all removed or filled in. A lift and hoist were added in 2009 for disabled access. Since 2022, Tinside Lido has been operated by Plymouth Active, a local organization managing sports and leisure facilities in the area. For bookings and more information, visitors can access the official website at www.plymouthactive.co.uk The lido is currently undergoing refurbishment, including facilities for conferences and marine education; due to reopen in Spring 2025.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.3631, -4.1424
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL1 2NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Established
- 1935
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.plymouthactive.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2435919 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tinside Lido (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tinside Lido?
- Tinside Lido is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 2NZ), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Tinside Lido?
- Tinside Lido — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tinside Lido?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL1 2NZ.
- When was Tinside Lido built?
- Built or established in 1935.
- Who owns Tinside Lido?
- Tinside Lido is owned by Plymouth City Council.
- Is Tinside Lido a listed building?
- Tinside Lido is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Tinside Lido?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 2NZ.