Fit for the Future - Throughout 2025 we will be making improvements to our Pool and Cafe. Follow our progress.

Heads up! Not sure of final dates at the moment, but improvements to the pool are tentatively set to start in September through to December.  This means the pool will be closed to all swimmers.  Cafe work is likely to start in November.  We will update more in early August. 

Exciting times ahead.

We are known for our collaborative approach, technical excellence and have a proven track record of delivering innovative design solutions across a broad range of sectors, placing a strong focus on community driven projects.  We prioritise sustainability, designing energy efficient systems that are durable and adaptable for future upgrades. At the same time, we maintain a balance between cost, quality, and performance to create solutions that are not only functional but also environmentally responsible.  We are proud to support Portishead Pool Community Trust through our Bristol and Plymouth offices, providing specialist mechanical and electrical design services for the Open Air Pool project

WBC Group is a South West-based multi-disciplinary practice specialising in architecture, surveying, and engineering. With offices in Bath and Bristol, we provide practical, expert-led solutions to help clients get the most from their buildings - whether residential, commercial, or community spaces. 

VWV, a Bristol-based law firm, is proud to support the Portishead Open Air Pool with its exciting redevelopment plans. Our specialist team has worked closely with the trustees to provide timely legal advice, helping to secure grant funding from the Community Ownership Fund and the appointments of the building contractors and professional teams. With strict deadlines linked to the use of grant funds, we’ve ensured fast, pragmatic support to keep the project moving forward. As long standing supporters of community-focused initiatives, we're delighted to play a part in safeguarding the future of this much-loved local landmark.

Ridge is a Built Environment Multidisciplinary Consultancy with a focus on quality, innovation and growth. We provide Civil and Structural design for Portishead Open Pool remodelling project. In the SouthWest, we have offices located in Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham and Plymouth.

SolarSense has partnered with Portishead Pool Community Trust to deliver a comprehensive renewable energy solution for the iconic Portishead Lido. The project includes a 36.12kWp rooftop solar PV system and a 70kW solar thermal system, designed to reduce operational costs, cut emissions, and support long-term sustainability.

This project stands as a powerful example of how community-led initiatives can drive meaningful climate action, generate long-term financial savings, and safeguard the future of cherished public spaces.

SolarSense is an employee-owned Certified B Corporation, committed to the highest standards of quality and environmental performance, backed by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation.

Solum Surveying were proud to support this project by providing precise underground drainage CCTV Surveying. Our experienced team delivered detailed, accurate data to support safe and efficient site works and ongoing maintenance planning.

Solum Surveying is a long-established surveying company specialising in PAS128 underground utility mapping, CCTV drainage surveys, no dig drainage repairs, jet vac and tankering of waste, drone, measured build and topographical surveys.

We provide various preconstruction and construction services from digital measure survey, condition reporting, to guidance and advice on building techniques and processes across the south west.

We are licensed by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to provide Building Regulation approvals for all types of construction projects. As a Registered Building Control Approver, we help ensure your projects comply with Building Regulations from the design stage through to the completion of your project. Our office locations are- Office locations: Barnsley | Barry | Birmingham | Bristol | London | Stoke-on-Trent | Swansea | Tewkesbury | York

Westworks Interiors and ECE Westworks are proud to lead the interior design and architecture for the refurbishment of Portishead Lido — a much-loved community landmark with deep local significance. Our approach balances respect for the Lido’s heritage with thoughtful, contemporary updates that enhance inclusivity, accessibility, and wellbeing.

Portishead Roofing Services is a family run roofing company with over 25 years’ experience in the roofing and building trade serving all of North Somerset and beyond. We can cater for small domestic projects and repairs through to large scale commercial/industrial work with national companies - no job is too small. Some of the services we provide are full tile and slate re-roofs, flat roofing installations, flat to pitch conversions, warm roof build ups, insulation upgrades, dry hip and ridge installations, leadwork, UPVC fascia boards, soffits and guttering, storm damage and repairs, chimney removal, rendering and all remedial works. We pride ourselves on a personal service with realistic timescales, fully trained and reliable workforce.

IEIS - Project & cost management
Waterson - Measured Survey
Solum - CCTV/Drainage survey
ECE Westworks & Westworks Interiors - Architects & Interior Designers
Western Building Consultants - CDM/Principal Designer
Cook Brown - Building Inspector
Hulley & Kirkwood - M&E Consultants
Solarsense - Solar panel installations
Bath & Demolition - Oil boilers, tank and flue removal
TAM Engineering - Pool cover, drainage rerouting
Portishead Roofing Services Ltd - Roof repairs
VWV - Legal and contractual advisors
Yubb - Civil and structural advisor

We're thrilled to have Nicolas Vegter join our team and help us improve your overall experience when you visit us. Looking forward to a busy summer ahead.

We have appointed IESIS as our Project Management Team!  We are excited to see this take shape over the coming months.

You might know we've been putting in some serious elbow grease trying to secure a grant from the Government to spruce up our beloved pool and cafe. Well, guess what?!  We DID IT! The grant is officially ours, and we're so thrilled because it means we can create a truly wonderful and improved community space for all of us to enjoy in 2025. It's been a journey, but knowing what a fantastic difference this will make for everyone makes all the hard work totally worth it!