Historic houses · South West England
Tinside Lido
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
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
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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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
- 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.
- 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?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 2NZ. It sits within the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport parliamentary constituency.