Welcome to Stratford Park Lido
Stratford Park Lido – A Stroud tradition since 1937
Formerly known as Stratford Park Outdoor Pool, Stratford Park Lido is a much-loved community asset that has been a cornerstone of summer fun in Stroud for generations.
Opening Times:
The Lido will be open for use from Saturday 15th August. Â Please see below for our 2026 opening times.
Opening times will be reviewed regularly and may be adjusted based on usage levels and seasonal weather conditions.
Please Note: The Baby Pool will be open during public swimming sessions. Â There will also be additional Baby Pool bookings on Fridays in August from 10.00am – 12.00pm
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10.00am - 10.45am | Lane Swimming |
| 11.00am - 2.00pm | Public Swimming (2 lanes available 11.00am - 1.00pm) |
| 2.30pm - 5.30pm | Public Swimming |
| 5.45pm - 6.30pm | Lane Swimming |
| 6.30pm - 7.15pm | Lane Swimming |
Tuesdays & Thursdays
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7.00am - 8.00am | Lane Swimming |
| 8.00am - 9.00am | Lane Swimming |
| 10.00am - 10.45am | Lane Swimming |
| 11.00am - 2.00pm | Public Swimming (2 lanes available 11.00am - 2.00pm) |
| 2.30pm - 5.30pm | Public Swimming |
| 5.45pm - 6.45pm | Lane Swimming |
Saturdays
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9.00am - 10.00am | Lane Swimming |
| 10.00am - 10.55am | Lane Swimming |
| 11.00am - 2.00pm | Public Swimming |
| 2.30pm - 5.30pm | Public Swimming |
| 5.45pm - 6.45pm | Lane Swimming |
Sundays
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10.00am - 10.45am | Lane Swimming |
| 11.00am - 2.00pm | Public Swimming |
| 2.30pm - 5.30pm | Public Swimming |
| 5.45pm - 6.45pm | Lane Swimming |
History of the Lido
Stroud Urban District Council commissioned the building of the lido which was built and opened in 1937 by the council’s engineer and surveyor FS Cutler at a cost of around £20,000. It comprises a 55 yard x 18 yard swimming pool fed by spring water, a parabolic diving board, art deco fountain, changing rooms and other outbuildings, and is next to Active Lifestyles Stroud (formerly Stratford Park Leisure Centre) built in 1974.
Although initially heated before the war, the Lido is now a cold-water pool, open 13 weeks a year during the summer months.
Visit us:
Active Lifestyles Stroud Stratford Road, Stroud GL5 4AF
