Horsham Lido – Lido in the Park – 1941 Gloriously cold pool
Horsham Lido. This pool above was personal to me during the time I lived in Horsham. From Frith Collection. See below.
A Cold Dip in the Pool – but fun!
Horsham Lido.A gloriously cold pool! frequented by myself for four years.
Out of my front door, through the underpass under the main road North Street, and emerging into a lovely park straight to the Lido.
It was very well patronised. I remember the lovely sunny days spent splashing around and picnicking during the 60’s. I took my visitors there.
To replace…
The Lido hosted Horsham Swimming Club, and I set up a small diving section. The diving stage consisted of firm boards to a height of 3m and the pool possessed a 1m springboard covered in coconut matting[…]
Read more…another Lido in the ‘People’s Park’ Danson Lido Welling Bexley
I remember that the aim was to dive to the bottom where it was clear of algae. The pupils would know they’d made a good dive. If they hit the slippery bit then the entry into the water was too far out… bad dive! This ensured most often they were good!
OUTCOME: From Outside to Inside. On the same site. Horsham Pool 2000. Demolished 2001. Became “Pavilions in the Park” Leisure Centre.
A Story
What happened in a heatwave?
For More History
For a history of the Horsham Lido / Pool, see publication: “Coming In?” 50 years of swimming in Horsham 1930 – 1980 by Neil Chapman. Obtainable from Horsham Museum, 9, The Causeway, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1HE.
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Site of Horsham Lido Geo reference 1944 – 69 My goodness! Will expand to full view
Loved it here when it was open air. Did anyone remember the Lido as it was?
Started my Diving Coaching Career in this pool!