Brightlingsea Open Air Pool
Promenade Way, Brightlingsea
View on Google MapsPhoto: Brightlingsea Lido
About Brightlingsea Open Air Pool
This historic 1930s lido features a full-size 50-metre swimming pool plus a shallow area for toddlers, with onsite dining and picnic-friendly grounds perfect for a family day out by the sea.
What's nearby
- Brightlingsea Café Lido next door
- Brightlingsea Coastal Park 150m away
- Brightlingsea Touring Park 200m away
- Batemans Tower 500m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 2:00 – 5:00 PM, 5:15 – 7:15 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 5:15 – 7:15 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 – 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 – 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 – 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Fantastic venue. Even fully booked there is space and you dont feel rushed. Pool was clean and warm. Splash pool was much warmer for the little one's. Highly recommended for a great afternoon out. Just remember to take chairs/sun lounger unless you want to hire. There are picnic benches and some under cover as well. Cafe an snack bar are good value for money as well.
· via Google
Great day out with kids. The only downside is, that in one of the ladies bathroom toilet sit was broken.
· via Google
What an absolute stunner of a lido! We booked online for an 'adult quiet swim' on a Thursday evening. It was exactly that - there were about 6 people in the 50m pool, which was very chilled and relaxing. Very competitively priced at only £5, which makes it much cheaper than other outdoor pools. And what you get is glorious - the pool and surrounds are immaculately clean, the staff/life guards are friendly and welcoming, and all this in a beautiful location right on the seafront. Parking is free on the road outside. The main pool is an unusual shape, with the longest point (helpfully marked by a black line with lengths on the pool bottom) at 50m. Unheated, it was around 20° when we were there - perfect after a hot day if you plan to swim lengths. Changing facilities were basic with a few cubicles, hot showers, and toilets. There was a huge selection of wet suits in the changing rooms, which I assume anyone can borrow if needed. Snack shop and cafe on site, which were both closed when we were there, and plenty of space for picnics and pool loungers. No lockers on site, but we were able to leave our stuff by the pool. I'll be making a detour to Brightlingsea in the future to visit this pool again. What a gem 💎
· via Google
We had a wonderful morning at Brightlingsea Lido with our 18 month old. The lido was clean, the staff were friendly, there was plenty of room to lay out our picnic blanket and camping chairs, and enjoy the picnic that we brought with us. A really nice touch that you can hire inflatables, too. We will definitely visit again!
· via Google
Visitors say this lido features clean and warm pools, including a splash pool for little ones, and offers ample space for relaxing or picnicking. They also highlight the friendly staff and good value for money at the cafe and snack bar. Others mention the convenient free street parking and the option to hire inflatables.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Promenade Way, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0HH Get directions
- Category
- Lidos & Outdoor Pools
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (470 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Destination
- Colchester