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.
A mini music festival at the Lido with dancing, live music, folk tales, swimming, delicious food and drink!
Here's the programme:
Part One
14:30 Swimming for all ages
15:00–16:00 Live music and dancing on the lawn
16:00–16:45 Swimming for all ages continues
16:45–17:00 Refreshment break
Part Two
17:00–17:30 Swimming for 8s and over
17:30–18:30 Aqua ceilidh with live music and dancing in the pool and on the lawn
18:30–20:00 Swimming for adults only
20:30 Doors close
Music is provided by the excellent Box of Frogs (Linda Game on fiddle and Ali Messer on accordion) with dances and storytelling from local callers Naomi Tiley and Ellie Davies.
Dancing on dry land is always an option for those who prefer not to get in the pool! We recommend Aqua Celidh only for ages 8+ (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).
The cafe and licensed bar will be serving all afternoon and evening, offering delicious hot food, snacks and a range of hot and cold drinks. Food and drink are payable separately.
Book here for the whole even,t costing £20 adult, Child 8–17 years £12.50 and child 3–7 years £5. Under 3s go free.
If you'd rather just book for one part, see bookings below.
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Intensive summer holiday lessons running from Monday to Friday for ages 3 and upwards, in small groups of 4 with Lido pool assistants in the water to support, and the teacher instructing from poolside.
Beginners' lessons are recommended for young swimmers at NPTS stage 1-3, who are growing in confidence in the water and likely still using buoyancy aids. The aim of the lessons is to improve water skills and begin to swim unaided, learning in a safe fun environment.
Parents/ carers are welcome to watch from poolside, and the Lido cafe will be open.
Call or email the office for a booking form, and for any advice about swimming ability and level. You may also download a form from the website.
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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.
Relaxed swim session for 18+ with no lane ropes.
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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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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.
Please note the temporary time change while we run junior swimming lessons. This session has a reduced time of one hour and a reduced capacity to match.
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Intensive summer holiday lessons for children running Monday to Friday. Improvers' lessons are recommended for young swimmers at NPTS stage 4-5, who can already swim unaided using recognisable strokes. The aim of the lessons is to improve competency and technique in three different strokes, and to increase confidence and distance travelled.
Parents/ carers are welcome to watch from poolside, and the Lido cafe will be open.
Call or email the office for a booking form and for any advice about swimming ability and level. You can also download a form from the website.
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.
Book here for Part One of the Aqua Ceilidh:
Part One programme:
14:30 Swimming for all ages
15:00–16:00 Live music and dancing on the lawn
16:00–16:45 Swimming for all ages continues
16:45–17:00 Refreshment break
Tickets cost £10 adult and £5 child. Infants go free.
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Book here for part two of the Aqua Ceilidh:
Part Two programme:
17:00–17:30 Swimming for 8s and over
17:30–18:30 Aqua ceilidh with live music and dancing in the pool and on the lawn
18:30–20:00 Swimming for adults only
20:30 Doors close
Tickets cost £15 adult and £7.50 child 8 years and above.
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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.
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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Celebrate the beginning of summer holiday season with a late evening swim suitable for all ages.
Have a dip as the sun goes down, enjoy something from the BBQ and a cold drink from the bar, and gather round the firepit under the big Lido sky.
Food and drink are priced separately, with veggie options available. This is a fundraising event on behalf of the Lido.
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Open air Sunday morning Yoga class with Annalisa Sederholm.
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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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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...
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.
Please note the temporary time change while we run junior swimming lessons. This session has a reduced time of one hour and a reduced capacity to match.
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