Please note that this facility is now closed and will re-open next year.

Brightlingsea Open Air Pool

Originally built in 1933 this lido facility is one of the few remaining outdoor swimming pools. It comprises of two pools, one a 15m paddling pool, and the second a 50m main pool. The facility is extremely popular with local residents and holidaymakers alike.

Opens from May to September

Weekends and School Holidays:

10.00am - 7.00pm

Monday to Friday (outside school holidays):

3.30pm - 7.00pm

Prices For 2011:

Adult - £3.80
Junior/Senior - £2.85
Spectator - £2.85

Season Ticket Prices for 2011:

Adult - £50.00
Junior - £36.00
Senior/Disabled - £36.00
Family Ticket - £122.00

Contact details

Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool, Promenade Way, Brightlingsea, Colchester,
Essex CO7 0HH

For further information, contact Clacton Leisure Centre on 01255 686688 or Brightlingsea open air pool on 01206 303067 (May to September only)

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In the event of extreme adverse weather conditions, we reserve the right to close the pool at any time. For further information, please contact the pool on 01206 303067 or Brightlingsea Sports Centre on 01206 304946.