As the summer of 2026 comes to an end we reflect on what a glorious year this has been for the lido. An early opening date at the beginning of April began the celebrations for the lido's 90th summer. A year of unequalled high temperatures and record attendances. Vivacity was able to extend the summer … Continue reading A Review of 2026 the Lido’s 90th Year
Lido News, Views and Reflections
By Jane Callaghan When our former Chair of FoPL, Clare Marshall, stood down earlier this year the Committee felt something had to be done to recognise the tireless work Clare has done over the last 10 years to promote Peterborough Lido. It was therefore decided to nominate her for a Community Impact Award presented by … Continue reading The Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Awards
Swimming Through the Night: Friends of Peterborough Lido Take on Level Water's Dusk to Dawn Challenge. By Kay Henson. On 3–4 October 2026, six members of Friends of Peterborough Lido took on Level Water's Dusk to Dawn challenge – a 12-hour relay swim from 7pm on Saturday evening until 7am on Sunday morning. Raising money … Continue reading A Sensational Night with Remarkable Swimmers
Introducing Peterborough Lido's Level Water, Dusk to Dawn, 12 hour relay swim challenge. 3/4th October 2026 Meet the six member of the Friends of Peterborough Lido's, Dusk to Dawn, relay team. Each swimmer have given their reason why they want to support Level Waters Dusk to Dawn swim. These swims are to raise funds for … Continue reading Dusk to Dawn Swim
On the evening of Monday 14th September, Clare and I attended the Civic Society to present the Friends of Peterborough Lido (FoPL) slideshow covering 90 years of Peterborough Lido’s history at St Marks Church Hall on Lincoln Road. On arrival we were greeted by Toby Wood, the Vice Chair who helped set up the projector and introduced … Continue reading Civic Society Talk
Our FoPL swim relay team is ready to go! Swimming to raise money for Level Water. Eight of our amazing lido swimmers will join forces to swim through the night.Each has their own sponsorship link on just giving, but sponsorship is also welcome via the main donation link https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/peterboroughlido? Level Water is a registered charity … Continue reading Level Water Dusk to Dawn 12 Hour Swim
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
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