Private half-hour swimming lessons for all ages from 5 years up to adult beginners and advanced..
Lessons bespoke to you or your child's needs, whether it's basic water safety or fine technique improvement.
Lessons are 1:1 or can also be shared between two pupils.
Our fully qualified instructors can teach from poolside or in the water.
Please call or email us to book so we can send you a contact details form.
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Wide lane swimming session with a faster and slower lane for adults only (18+).
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After School splash sessions are for children and families to swim and play at The Lido on weekday afternoons.
There will be no lane ropes, floats and toys will be available and the toddler pool will be open; call ahead if the small pool is essential to your visit.
Open air mat-based Pilates class led by Alice Becker.
This class aims to build fitness safely for people of any age (16+) who are generally healthy, but it is not suitable for those with a specific diagnosis such as osteoporosis nor for those recovering from knee or hip surgery.
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Relaxed swim session for 18+ with no lane ropes.
Length swimming in 4 dedicated lanes (2 swimmers per lane).
Serious lane swimmers of all ages are welcome.
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Length swimming in 4 dedicated lanes (2 swimmers per lane)
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Serious lane swimmers of all ages are welcome.
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Family -friendly swim session open to all with no lane ropes.
The toddler pool is normally open for this session; call ahead if it is essential to your visit.
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Guided 2 hour session in contrast therapy and breathwork, designed to enhance your experience of sauna and cold plunge and explain how to get the most out of it.
Led by Lydia from Blooming Well and Dan from Still & Wild Sauna.
This session is for adults (18+) only.
Please be aware of the health risks around hot and cold immersion before booking, and refer to a health professional before your visit if you have any medical concerns.
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Wide lane swimming session with a faster and slower lane for all ages 8+. This session is for swimming lengths.
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Friendly, relaxed swim session with no lane ropes, suitable for swimming lengths or widths, exercising in water or simply catching up with old friends by the pool.
Friendly, relaxed swim session with no lane ropes, suitable for swimming lengths or widths, exercising in water or simply catching up with old friends by the pool.
Special session price includes a free hot drink.
Open to all with no lane ropes, for relaxation or exercise.
The toddler pool will usually be open; call ahead if is essential to your visit.
Open to all with no lane ropes, for relaxation or exercise.
The toddler pool will usually be open; please call ahead if is essential to your visit.
A fast lane may be an option: please ask us.
Join us for our late evening swim to celebrate the summer solstice, with a special hot food menu, hot and cold drinks and licensed bar.
Swim into the sunset, enjoy a drink and a bite to eat, and gather round the fire pit as the evening draws in.
All ages are welcome. Food and drink are priced separately. This is a fundraising event in aid of The Lido.
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Book a 50-min session in our beautiful Finnish-style wooden sauna, supplied by Still & Wild Sauna, accompanied by cold plunges.
Please be aware of the health notes and the risks of cold water immersion and sauna before booking, and refer to a health professional before your visit if you have any medical concerns.
Read the notes here: chippylido.co.uk/sauna/
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Open air Sunday morning Yoga class with Annalisa Sederholm.
Family -friendly swim session open to all with no lane ropes.
The toddler pool is normally open for this session; call ahead if it is essential to your visit.
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A soothing and restorative Sunday afternoon spent in the natural environment of the Lido. Expect gentle yoga and breathwork, guided contrast therapy using sauna and cold plunge, swimming in our heated pool, and lovely refreshments.
This blissful afternoon is led by Annalisa, our Sunday Sunshine yoga teacher.
Annalisa has long experience working in health and wellness in Sweden and the UK, a love of the outdoors and a passion for bringing joy, relaxation and balance into everyone's life.
The retreat is for those aged 18+ only and is limited to 10 participants for a personal and exclusive experience.
Beginners are welcome; the afternoon is appropriate for all levels.
All yoga equipment will be provided (you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer). Bring swimwear, 2 towels, a water bottle and some slip-on shoes or sliders for walking around the sauna area, and dress in layers for all seasons.
Slow down, breathe in, stretch out...
A very special afternoon and evening of live music and dancing, and The Lido's first ever Aqua Ceilidh!
Everyone is welcome at this event, with music by Oxford folk group The Oakstone Trio and dances and storytelling from local caller Naomi Tiley. The family friendly story ceilidh will tell a folk tale through easy dances that everyone can join in with. Then we'll take it into the pool for a splashy twist on some popular ceilidh dances.
Doors open 14:30
Story ceilidh on the lawn 15:00–16:00
Food and drink break and family swim 16:00–17:30
Aqua Ceilidh 17:30–18:30
Food, drink and adult swim 18:30–19:30
Event ends 20:00
Dancing on dry land is always an option for little ones, or those who prefer not to get in the pool! We recommend Aqua Celidh only for ages 9+ (you need to be a minimum of around 4'7 or 1.4m tall to enjoy dancing in the pool and touch the bottom safely). Deep water options are also available for synchro swimmers (and mermaids).
You are welcome to arrive and leave at any time during this event, enjoy the music and dance as you please. The cafe will be open throughout the event, serving hot and cold drinks with a special food menu and a licensed bar (food and drink priced separately).
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A very special afternoon and evening of live music and dancing, and the return of The Lido's Aqua Ceilidh!
Everyone is welcome at this event, with music by the excellent band Box of Frogs (Linda Game on fiddle and Ali Messer on accordion) and dances and storytelling from local callers Naomi Tiley and Ellie Davies. The family friendly story ceilidh will tell a folk tale through easy dances that everyone can join in with. Then we'll take it into the pool for a splashy twist on some popular ceilidh dances.
Doors open 14:30
Story ceilidh on the lawn 15:00–16:00
Food and drink break and family swim 16:00–17:30
Aqua Ceilidh 17:30–18:30
Food, drink and adult swim 18:30–19:30
Event ends 20:00
Dancing on dry land is always an option for little ones, or those who prefer not to get in the pool! We recommend Aqua Celidh only for ages 9+ (you need to be a minimum of around 4'7 or 1.4m tall to enjoy dancing in the pool and touch the bottom safely). Deep water options are also available for synchro swimmers (and mermaids).
You can see Box of Frogs in action here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrTSS5SQfW0bKu-QGQZ1KvRgdTd3j-4mT
You are welcome to arrive and leave at any time during this event, enjoy the music and dance as you please. The cafe will be open throughout the event, serving hot and cold drinks with a special food menu and a licensed bar (food and drink priced separately).
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Gentle open air class using yoga therapy practices, led by Nikki Jackson.