# The Priory Lido, Ware — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> Take a dip in Ware's seasonal outdoor swimming spot, featuring a full-length heated pool plus dedicated shallow zone for little ones, with baby facilities and pushchair access throughout.

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Swimming Pool

# The Priory Lido

Ware Lido

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14940213708963477552&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Ware Priory Lido](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101702167495853506393)

Day Out With The Kids listing for this attraction is currently flagged as **temporarily closed**. This isn't always accurate — please confirm directly before travelling.

**In short:** The Priory Lido is a swimming pool in Ware, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 337 Google reviews.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About The Priory Lido

Take a dip in Ware's seasonal outdoor swimming spot, featuring a full-length heated pool plus dedicated shallow zone for little ones, with baby facilities and pushchair access throughout.

## What's nearby

- Ware Skatepark next door
- GSK Ware next door
- Ware Priory 150m away
- Ware Museum 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park

### 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

## Facilities

Toilets Changing Rooms Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Wheelchair Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted

## Opening hours

**Monday** 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

**Tuesday** 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

**Wednesday** 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

**Thursday** 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

**Friday** 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

**Saturday** 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

**Sunday** 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

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

## What visitors say

[Nina P](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106747857230225206570/reviews) ★★★★★

As kids, we would hang out at our lido all day in summer, picnicking, lazing by the pool and splashing around. Times have changed, here it's 90 mins sessions, that you can book a week in advance, don't be too late, sessions sell out quickly, especially in summer. It's clean, well organised, and the system means it doesn't get overcrowded. Super friendly staff and enough lifeguards to feel well looked after with the kids. We are going a lot during summer 💦🏊🏻‍♀️ Super clean pool, friendly staff and life guards a

· via Google

[Andrew Chiffey](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109181206623634323761/reviews) ★★★★★

Great open air pool. Worth booking in advance, especially when weather is good. Clean changing facilities, bring your own padlock for lockers (plenty available). Nice showers too. Some seating around the outside if you fancy a break. Max depth around 1.6 metres.

· via Google

[Peter and Flavia Belham-Riefer](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100957784864940110571/reviews) ★★★★★

Great lido with recently renovated changing rooms and shallow pool for babies and toddler. Staff is very friendly, people respectful. Have been several times now and always had a great time with our family.

· via Google

[Peter Riefer](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106743480532698595003/reviews) ★★★★★

Very pleasant water temperature. The lido is very clean with new changing rooms and tables with benched around the pool. Sun loungers would be nice to add.

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487627a86ac3dd57:0xcf564d362f307830!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Visitors say this lido features a large, clean pool with comfortable water temperatures, modern changing rooms, and integrated showers. They also highlight the friendly, helpful staff and the good value for the session price.

Some reviews mention the sessions can be short.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Address** Priory Street, Ware, SG12 0DE [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.8115740%2C-0.0369020)

**Category** Lidos & Outdoor Pools

**Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (337 reviews)

**Suitable for** Ages 2+

**Suggested visit** 1-2 hours

**Setting** Outdoor

**Destination** Ware

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★ 4.3 (337 reviews)

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

[01920481563](tel:01920481563)

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### Quick Facts

**Destination** Ware

**Postcode** SG12 0DE

**Payment** Cards, Contactless

**Plus Code** 9C3XRX67+J6

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of The Priory Lido?

The Priory Lido is open Mon–Fri 6am–7pm; Sat–Sun 7:30am–7pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is The Priory Lido any good?

The Priory Lido is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 337 Google reviews.

### How long do you need at The Priory Lido?

Allow one to two hours.

### Is The Priory Lido indoors or outdoors?

The Priory Lido is mainly outdoors.

### What ages is The Priory Lido suitable for?

The Priory Lido is best for ages 2+.

### Is The Priory Lido wheelchair accessible?

The Priory Lido has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

### Is there parking at The Priory Lido?

Yes: free car park and paid car park.

### How do I contact The Priory Lido?

Call The Priory Lido on +44 1920 481563.

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