The Lido is now open for 2013. Really positive open day and lots of interest in FOIL and our events for 2013.

The opening times for 2013 are:

Weekends - 10am - 5.30pm

Weekdays - 12pm - 7.30pm (* correction - is not 10am on a weekday)

Please visit our Facebook page to keep up to date with regular updates -https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofIlkleyLido


IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN FRIENDS PLEASE GO TO THE MEMBERS AREA AND THEN ONTO 'BECOMING A FRIEND' THE MEMBERSHIP FORMS ARE AVAILABLE THERE WITH THE DETAILS OF MEMBERSHIP FEES

Please contact the lido for all queries about lifeguard jobs, hiring the lido, pricing and opening hours.
Ilkley Lido is owned and managed by Bradford Council 01943600453

2013 Calendar of Events

Friday 21st June - Summer Solstice Swim - Celebrate Midsummers Day with an atmospheric swim as the sun rises on the longest day. Coffee/Bacon butties on sale afterwards to warm up. Doors to open 4.45am(ish). Special Solstice dip £3 entry. Register your interest here  http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/org/3379634994?s=13031044
Saturday 22nd June - Live at the Lido - A great selection of local bands lined up playing through until late. Tickets on sale Thursday. Check out the facebook page for updates and info. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Live-at-the-Lido/158207867565797 
Saturday 6th July - 1 Year Build up to the Tour de France - A lido nod to France. To celebrate the build up to the TdF passing through Ilkley we'll do it our own way by swimming to France! Members and Friends to contribute some lengths to try to achieve between us a collective channel swim alongside some French themed celebrations. Details to follow.  
Thursday 1st August - Yorkshire Day - A celebration of Yorkshire-ness. Currently in the planning stage - ideas and suggestions welcomed.

 

LIVE AT THE LIDO 2013

Live at the Lido Sat 22nd June

Doors Open 4.45pm
Bands from 5-11pm

Tickets go on sale Thursday 2nd May in the evening. Tickets can be bought with cash or cheque from Ilkley Lido, Band members, Audition Panel, Friends of Ilkley Lido. 

You can buy tickets online with Credit Cards (with an additional a handling fee) at www.liveatlido2013.eventbrite.co.uk

Ticket prices Adults £10.00 (5 for £40.00) Students £6.00 Under 5s free. On the day tickets cost £1.00 more. 

Bring your picnic and rug (and mozzie spray!). There is a bar (wine from Martinez and Ilkley Brewery Beer) and a BBG, soft drinks and sweets.

No alcohol or glass to be brought onsite

In the event of cancellation all tickets are refunded face value minus £1.00 administration fee

 

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Take a look at our online shop

We have a range of Lido products for sale - pay by paypal or credit card and we'll deliver to your door! Click on the T-Shirt to start shopping. Thanks

 

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Lido Posters For Sale

Click on the Friends Poster to buy through Paypal, or alternatively you can pick one up next time you are at the Ilkley Pool - its just £10.00 plus £2 P&P, and it features the lovely Frank Sherwin picture.
We've formed a Friends group to protect the Lido and improve its facilities, for the enjoyment of the public.

The more members we have the stronger our voice will be. Let us have your ideas about how to improve the Lido - and scroll through these pages to see what we are up to. Anyone wanting to join the Friends please contact us.
Press queries - please contact Andrew Knight on 07890455501