By Clare Marshall Despite afternoon and early evening thunderstorms yesterday, the rain stopped just in time for the 7pm opening and what followed was a wonderful night at Peterborough Lido. More than 130 swimmers came along to enjoy a late-night dip in the warm, sparkling water beneath the night sky. Adults, young people and families travelled from near … Continue reading What a Magical Midnight Swim
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By Kay Henson The Friends of Peterborough Lido (FOPL) are proud to be taking part in this year's Dusk Till Dawn 12-Hour Swim Relay, an incredible overnight challenge that brings together endurance, teamwork and community spirit. The event sees teams of swimmers relay through the night, swimming continuously from 7pm to 7am. This year, FOPL has entered … Continue reading Friends of Peterborough Lido Take on the Dusk Till Dawn Challenge
By Cheryl Thompson Vivacity Peterborough Lido hosted a highly informative conference on Tuesday 23 June 2026, bringing together enthusiasts and professionals to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Peterborough Lido, one of Britain's finest heated open-air swimming pools. The day began with a presentation from the Friends of Peterborough Lido, who shared the story of the organisation's … Continue reading Historic Pools of Britain Visit Peterborough Lido
The Peterborough lido summer solstice sunrise swim. By Paul Chapman. It's that time of year again when the Peterborough lido hosts their annual summer solstice sunrise swim. This has always been a mandatory event on my swimming calendar and this year was no exception. As always Jemma and her staff went the extra mile to … Continue reading Summer Solstice 26
This Tuesday, June 23rd Vivacity Peterborough Lido will welcome Historic Pools of Britain Conference. This will be their second conference held at Peterborough Lido. 'Established in 2015 they have been the first organisation to help and give a voice to the communities helping to save or restore all the historic and iconic pools around the … Continue reading Historic Pools of Britain, 2026 Conference
By Monica Ilett Monday of this week, Clare and I took a trip to the Glinton Friendship Club held in the newly renovated village hall in Glinton. 'Friendship Clubs offer a place for older people to meet up, have access to information and advice and other community activities such as day trips and outings but … Continue reading A visit to the Glinton Friendship Club
Some of you may remember Katherine Arnott, a post graduate Occupation Therapy student at the University of York who visited the Lido in the summer of 2024. Katherine visited the lido to interview swimmers for her dissertation research paper on "The meaning of outdoor swimming in lidos: An occupational perspective." An executive summary by Dr … Continue reading “It’s just that little slice of life for you”
90 years ago, the Corporation Swimming Pool now the Peterborough Lido was officially opened on the 28th May 1936. Last weekend we celebrated its 90 years with a Big Birthday Weekender. Organised by PCHLL Vivacity Marketing team who organised a wonderful programme of events. After months of work and preparation for this weekend, from the … Continue reading The Lido’s Big Birthday Weekend
Hints to stay safe when swimming in this heat wave. This week as the sun boosts temperatures it seems relevant to repost this article I wrote back in the heat wave of July 2018 It's half term holidays and the weathers suddenly realised it's summer. Searing, soaring temperatures are bringing families to the Lido in … Continue reading Taking Care in the Sun
For some years now the Friend of Peterborough Lido have discussed the possibility of adding our Lido's colourful history at the pool for people to see. Most suggestions on how to do this have not been feasible. However now one idea has now been reassessed resulting in a wonderful display which includes history pulled together … Continue reading Something Wonderful…