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KEY ELEMENTS OF OUR RESTORATION PLAN
Our vision for the Pembrokeshire Lido includes carefully planned elements that combine heritage preservation with modern innovation. Here’s how we’re bringing this cherished space into the future.
Pool Restoration
Restoring the historic pool to its former glory, ensuring it is safe, modern, and accessible for everyone to enjoy.
Sustainable Heating System
Implementing a sustainable heating system that reduces energy consumption and environmental impact, ensuring the lido can be used all year round.
Café and Visitor Facilities
Creating welcoming café and visitor facilities where families and friends can relax, socialize, and enjoy refreshments during their visit.
Accessibility Improvements
Ensuring the Pembrokeshire Lido is fully accessible to all visitors, including families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Inspiration from Successful Restorations
We’re not alone in our journey to restore the Pembrokeshire Lido. Across the UK and Ireland, similar projects have brought historic lidos back to life, creating vibrant spaces for recreation, community, and heritage. Here are some success stories that inspire us.
Cleveland Pools – Bath, England
Restoring the historic pool to its former glory, ensuring it is safe, modern, and accessible for everyone to enjoy.
Website: https://www.clevelandpools.org.uk
Jubilee Pool – Penzance, Cornwall
Jubilee Pool, an iconic art deco seawater lido, was restored with the addition of a geothermal heating system, transforming it into a year-round attraction for visitors and locals alike.
Website: https://jubileepool.co.uk
Portobello Swim Centre – Edinburgh, Scotland
This historic swimming pool in Edinburgh was carefully refurbished to provide a modern, inclusive space while maintaining its heritage charm. It’s now a thriving hub for health and recreation.
Website: https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk
Broomhill Pool – Ipswich, England
After years of being closed, Broomhill Pool is undergoing a community-driven restoration to bring back its status as a beloved local landmark.
Website: https://broomhillpooltrust.org