Doggy Days set to return to Ilkley Lido

Doggy Days has become one of the most popular events in the Lido calendar.

Hundreds of dogs are expected to make a splash at Ilkley Lido when its popular Doggy Days return next month.

The annual event will take place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October, giving four-legged swimmers the chance to take a dip in the iconic outdoor pool.

Around 900 dogs and their owners are expected to attend across six sessions over the weekend.

Doggy Days has become one of the most popular events in the Lido calendar and traditionally marks the end of its summer season before the outdoor pool is drained.

There will be three sessions on each day, running from 9.30am until 10.30am, 11am until 12.30pm and 1pm until 2.30pm.

Cllr Ian Walker, Executive Member for Neighbourhoods and Communities at Bradford Council, said:

“It’s been a fantastic season for Ilkley Lido and what better way to bring it to a close with the ever-popular ‘Doggy Day’.

“If you have a dog that loves nothing more than splashing around in ponds, canals and rivers, then this is a unique opportunity to let them have a swim in one of the country’s most iconic outdoor pools.”

It follows a record-breaking summer for Ilkley Lido, with nearly 87,000 people using the facility this year.

The council said the Lido generated more than £500,000 in income, making 2026 the most successful year in the pool's 91-year history.

The outdoor pool is expected to close and be drained in the weeks following Doggy Days, with its official closure to be announced once the water temperature falls below 10°C.

The indoor pool will remain open throughout the year.

Tickets for Doggy Days can be booked through Bradford Council's Leisure Hub.

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