# Portishead Open Air Pool — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> Take a refreshing dip at this seaside lido on Esplanade Road, perfect for families with facilities including changing areas and toilets, though outside food isn't permitted.

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Swimming Pool

# Portishead Open Air Pool

Esplanade Road

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16581569797790114761&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [MLG](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/109215074377328089385)

**In short:** Portishead Open Air Pool is a swimming pool in Portishead, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 897 Google reviews.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Portishead Open Air Pool

Take a refreshing dip at this seaside lido on Esplanade Road, perfect for families with facilities including changing areas and toilets, though outside food isn't permitted.

## What's nearby

- Café Lido next door
- Battery Point next door
- Battery Point Lighthouse 150m away
- Lake Grounds 350m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance

### 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** 6:45 AM – 7:00 PM

**Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

**Wednesday** 6:45 AM – 7:00 PM

**Thursday** 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

**Friday** 6:45 AM – 7:00 PM

**Saturday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

**Sunday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Sheep](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117632830120058758102/reviews) ★★★★★

I really enjoyed my trip last year, I went and it was affordable and fun. Not everything was perfect but it's the experience and pool that matters - not just the paint work. 🤣 Lately, after being closed, I looked and now it seems you have to book a week in advance - which is fine - it just means no walk-ins. 😥 I also noticed that in the working week, it is open before and after work times but there isn't much in the day. It would be nice to be open most of the day to go when it's quieter before school kids come. It's still a great place to go and swim in a heated pool like a bath with a beautiful view. Chef's kiss. But I would just like to see some more flexibility as of late! 🙈

· via Google

[Matthew Hancock](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111096127300989946037/reviews) ★★★★★

“A complete waste of money” was something I heard someone in the queue say, and I thought it summed up our experience perfectly. Yes, I said queue. Apparently, it’s appropriate to oversell, fill the pool with people and then make the remaining people queue up and wait, despite having paid to come and swim. Ridiculous, and made even worse with young kids. The best bit is, when you finally get in the pool, not only is it chaos because the pool is at capacity, you get 20 minutes before a whistle is blown and you have to get out and queue up again. I’m not sure who’s running this place, but this is quite clearly a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you have to wait to use the thing you’ve paid for, and time is limited, you’re not going to get out, chill on the side, buy a drink or pop into the kids pool, which puts even more pressure on this ridiculous system. Plus, quite frankly, it spoils the whole experience. When I spoke to a member of staff, he told me that there is a cap of 250 people. Anybody can see that this is too high and that this system doesn’t work. If you need to drop it to 200 and charge more, do it. I’d rather pay a bit more and actually be able to enjoy myself. The thing is, this just comes across as greedy. The reason the pool is full is because they have a good reputation and people want to visit. Thankfully for them, once that reputation is tarnished and they’ve spoilt their relationships with their customers, they won’t have the problem of too many people wanting to come. I won’t be coming back, and I can’t imagine anyone I know will either, after what I’ve shared. Complete waste of time, money and a good Sunday afternoon.

· via Google

[Andrew Dennehy](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105563789146507053494/reviews) ★★★★★

Fantastic heated outdoor pool. Super clean changing rooms with hot showers and individual and family changing pods. Lifeguards on duty which is great. Pool is lovely and warm. Loads of seating to relax. Really good value for money. Definitely will return and keep recommending to others.

· via Google

[Tom Pleydell](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105630979817799746132/reviews) ★★★★★

Absolutely brilliant place for a swim in the summer! Not too busy even when fully booked!

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4871ed92b8464d99:0xe61d91e0cfa023c9!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

People say this lido features a lovely heated outdoor pool, individual and family changing pods, and a cafe with delicious cakes and toasties. They also highlight the good value for money and the well-managed environment, even during busy times. Others also say the staff provide great service with a smile.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Address** Esplanade Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7HD [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.4937986%2C-2.7716225)

**Category** Lidos & Outdoor Pools

**Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (897 reviews)

**Suitable for** All Ages

**Setting** Outdoor

**Destination** Portishead

[More attractions in Portishead](https://staycation.co.uk/portishead/attractions)

★ 4.5 (897 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.portisheadopenairpool.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[01275 843 454](tel:01275843454)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Portishead

**Postcode** BS20 7HD

**Payment** Cards, Contactless

**Plus Code** 9C3VF6VH+G9

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Portishead Open Air Pool?

Portishead Open Air Pool is open Mon 6:45am–7pm; Tue 9am–7pm; Wed 6:45am–7pm; Thu 9am–7pm; Fri 6:45am–7pm; Sat–Sun 9am–6pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Portishead Open Air Pool any good?

Portishead Open Air Pool is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 897 Google reviews.

### Is Portishead Open Air Pool indoors or outdoors?

Portishead Open Air Pool is mainly outdoors.

### What ages is Portishead Open Air Pool suitable for?

Portishead Open Air Pool suits all ages.

### Is Portishead Open Air Pool wheelchair accessible?

Portishead Open Air Pool has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

### Is there parking at Portishead Open Air Pool?

Yes: free car park and free street parking.

### How do I contact Portishead Open Air Pool?

Call Portishead Open Air Pool on 01275 843 454.

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