The historic Northcroft Lido in Newbury has reopened to the public following a £5.7m refurbishment.
West Berkshire Council, in partnership with operator Everyone Active, opened the Lido to the public yesterday afternoon.
The pool has been reduced from 72m to a 50m Olympic length pool and has been made shallower with a new depth of 0.9m-1.58m. There is also a new interactive splash pad and slides, a decking area, and beach huts.
The Lido was first built as an unheated pool in 1870, extended in 1914, and rebuilt in 1937, at which point it was believed to be the largest pool in the south of England.
Cllr Lee Dillon, leader of West Berkshire Council, said: ‘We're incredibly proud of the new Lido. The pool is absolutely stunning and the slides and splash pad are a brilliant addition that will be enjoyed by families in West Berkshire and beyond for generations to come.’
