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Guildford Lido

Guildford, Guildford

Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0

Guildford's 1930s outdoor pool behind Guildford College, which now opens all year round, rain or shine. Run by Freedom Leisure, with sessions booked through Guildford Spectrum.

Highlights

Heated 1930s outdoor pool open in winter
Public swims every afternoon
Slides and a paddling pool in the summer season

Good to know

Under 6s must be accompanied one to one by an adult (16 or over); 9 to 11 year olds need poolside supervision
Wetsuits are allowed in all sessions
Lane numbers in public sessions vary with weather and demand

Getting there

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Guildford Lido, Lido Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1HBParking: Very limited parking on site. When it is full, park at Guildford Spectrum, about a 10-minute walk away, or at Stoke Park pay and display.

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Checked on 19 October 2026 against freedom-leisure.co.uk, freedom-leisure.co.uk, guildfordspectrum.co.uk. Details change, so please confirm with the venue before you travel. How we check

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Where: Lido Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1HB
Price: Swimming prices are not shown on the pages we checked; see the booking page or call 01483 449108.. Swimming prices are not shown on the pages we checked; see the booking page or call 01483 449108.
Opening: Now open all year. Winter programme (1 October to 31 March): public swimming every day 11am to 4pm, with early morning and evening lane swimming. The slides and paddling pool are closed in winter.
Time needed: 1 to 3 hours
Dogs: No dogs (assistance dogs usually welcome)
Parking: Very limited parking on site. When it is full, park at Guildford Spectrum, about a 10-minute walk away, or at Stoke Park pay and display.
Access: Access details are not set out on the pages we checked; call the lido before visiting.

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