Tinside Lido facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tinside Lido |
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| 50°21′47″N 4°08′33″W / 50.3631°N 4.142389°W | |
| Address | Hoe Road, Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3DE |
| Opened | October 2, 1935 (reopened 2005) |
| Closed | 1992-2005 |
| Owned by | Plymouth City Council |
| Architect | John Wibberley (1878-1936) |
| Type | open-air, seawater |
| Status | Grade II Listed |
| Length | 180 feet (55 m) |
| Depth | 2 feet (0.61 m) − 9 feet (2.7 m) |
Tinside Lido is a super cool outdoor swimming pool in Plymouth, a city in south-west England. It was built way back in 1935. This pool is special because it's designed in the Art Deco style, which was popular then. You'll find it right next to Plymouth Sound, with great views of Plymouth Hoe and Smeaton's Tower. It's usually open for swimming during the warmer months, from May to September.
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A Look Back: History of Tinside Lido
How Tinside Lido Started
The idea for Tinside Lido came from an architect named John Wibberley. He designed the pool in 1935. The lido officially opened its doors on October 2, 1935.
Challenges and Reopening
Over the years, fewer people visited the lido. Because of this, it closed down in 1992. But many local people really loved Tinside Lido. They started a big campaign to save it. Their efforts worked! The lido got special protection as a Grade II Listed building. This means it's an important historical building.
The pool was then renovated, which cost about £3.4 million. It reopened to the public in 2005. During this renovation, some parts like the diving boards were removed or filled in. In 2009, a lift and hoist were added. This made it easier for people with disabilities to access the pool.
What Tinside Lido Looks Like
Pool Design and Size
Tinside Lido has a unique shape. It's a semicircle, like half a circle. The pool is about 180 feet (55 metres) wide across its diameter.
Buildings and Features
The pool itself is made of concrete. The main building is also made of reinforced concrete. You'll see some stone walls around the area too. The semi-circular pool has parts that stick out, like little piers. At the entrance, there are round stone shapes separated by steps.
The changing rooms are built in the Art Deco style. They have cool square metal windows and a staircase. The pool also has three fountains. Cast-iron railings surround the entire pool area.
