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Ilkley Lido opens for summer this weekend

Ilkley Lido will make a splash as it officially re-opens for the summer season this Saturday, 9 May 2026.

The opening times from Saturday will be:

  • Monday to Friday 7.30 - 8.30 and 14.00 - 18.00

  • Saturday & Sunday 10.00 - 14.00

The full summer program, with longer opening times, will be in effect on Saturday 23 May.

The cost until 23 May will be:

  • Adult Swim: £7.25

  • Adult Swim (with Leisure Card): £3.60

  • Junior Swim (3-15): £3.75

  • Senior Swim (60+): £3.75

  • Under 3s and Members : Free

In the summer, a typical summer weekend at Ilkley Lido can see around 5,000 people visiting to take advantage of the outdoor facilities at the venue which is one recognised as in the top ten open air pools in the country.

The Lido was built in 1935 and has a 45-metre stretch of shallow water and slide for children, a fountain pool and a lagoon-shaped pool for swimmers. It is surrounded by a grassy area for relaxing on sunny days and has far-reaching views across Ilkley Moor.

There are no plans for an open day event held in previous years.

Further details will be available at https://www.bradford.gov.uk/sport-and-activities/sports-centres-and-pools/ilkley-pool-and-lido/

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