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Teignmouth Lido

Free admission

Teignmouth Lido — Outdoor swimming pool / lido.

Teignmouth Lido, natural landmarks in Devon

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Teignmouth · 0.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Teignmouth Lido is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Outdoor swimming pool / lido.". Coordinates: 50.5485°, -3.4916°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Teignmouth Lido is an open-air heated public lido at Eastcliff Walk, Teignmouth, Devon, England. It is located directly behind the town's seaside promenade. Built in the 1970s, Teignmouth Lido has a heated pool measuring 25 metres (80 ft) x 12.5 metres (40 ft). It charges for admission and is open to the public during the summer months, typically May to September. It is one of three outdoor pools operated by Teignbridge District Council, the others being at Buckfastleigh and Ashburton. As well as being open to the public, the pool is opened privately for swimming lessons, schools and private hire groups such as sports club who run evening training sessions.

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Background

History

Unlike most of the outdoor pools in the UK, Teignmouth Lido is of comparatively recent construction, having been built in the 1970s. In 2010 Teignbridge District Council published "A Vision for Teignmouth", a regeneration proposal document which suggested a number of possible futures for the Lido: The pool did not open in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, and it remained closed during 2021 due to the installation of a heat pump to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the pool's heating system. In 2022 planning permission was granted for a solar photovoltaic system to be used in conjunction with a battery energy storage system and a pergola was built for the…

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Coordinates
50.5485, -3.4916
County
Devon
District
Teignbridge
Parish
Teignmouth
Postcode
TQ14 8SH
Parliamentary constituency
Newton Abbot
Nearest railway station
Teignmouth0.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Teignmouth Lido?
Teignmouth Lido is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ14 8SH), in the parish of Teignmouth.
Is Teignmouth Lido free to visit?
Yes, Teignmouth Lido is free to enter.
How do I get to Teignmouth Lido?
The nearest railway station is Teignmouth, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ14 8SH.