A Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool
on the edge of the Bristol Channel
A 33 metre heated pool that combines fitness, fun, family & history all in one.
Enjoy a refreshing escape at the Portishead Open Air Pool, nestled in the jewel of Portishead, the Lake Grounds, just a stone’s throw from the picturesque Bristol Channel.
Prices and Tickets
Season Tickets
Season tickets for summer and winter are available to purchase under ‘Memberships’ on our booking page.
Summer Season Ticket: from £127.18
Winter Season Ticket: from £87.50
Drop-In Tickets and Prices
Lane swims: £6.25 pp
Family/General Swims: £5.25 pp
Spectators: £4 pp
Children under 3 go free – other events vary, please see our booking page for further details.
Cold Water Swimming
Cold water swimming to blow away those winter cobwebs!
Cold water swimming sessions are available on weekends throughout winter*. You can expect temperatures to be chilly but we can’t guarantee specific temperatures so please keep an eye on our Facebook page on the day of your visit. Our pool is not just for those who regularly brave the cold, anyone can try it!
Cold water swimming is a fantastic way to blow off some cobwebs that can build up over those long winter months. CHALLENGE YOURSELF! You will not regret it and you may be surprised how great you feel for giving it a go.
Café Lido – Our Community Café
Open Monday to Sunday (closed on Mondays during the winter months) for counter service or takeaway from 10am to 3.30pm. Our ethos is to be an inclusive café and to offer a variety of drinks and snacks, ice creams, cakes, fresh fruit, light meals and tuck shop sweets, as well as pool related merchandise, and much of our stock is sourced from local suppliers.
Swim courses and Training for Adults
In partnership with Swim Coach Alec Richardson, we offer a range of courses for adults to improve and get more out of their swimming, be it getting a full-on hours workout in a lane or learning the basics of Front Crawl
Alec also runs “Introduction to Cold Water” sessions during the cold water sessions most weekends. Learn how to keep yourself safe and join the cold water swimming community.
