A MUCH-loved English lido is set to finally reopen – after being forced to close last year.
The 90-year-old Stroud Lido has just received funding from the local council for urgent repairs.
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Stratford Park Lido could open as soon as next month Credit: Facebook/Active Lifestyles Stroud
The Stratford-based pool initially closed 10 months ago as it needed to undergo structural and mechanical repairs.
In early 2026, it was announced that lido would not be reopening and would be closed indefinitely.
Since its closure, locals have been campaigning to save the lido with over 100 written requests from residents to see what the future of the pool would be.
In a huge U-turn, Stroud District Council has now approved the funding needed to repair the pool.
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Work is set to start immediately, so the lido could open as soon as July 29 – failing that, it’s scheduled to reopen on August 14.
Initial funding to upgrade the lido was estimated at £5.1million, but has been brought down to £476,000.
The pool may need to undergo more repairs at a later date.
On its Facebook page, Save Stroud Lido said: “We are absolutely delighted by last night’s decision and can’t wait to see families, swimmers and young people enjoying the Lido again this summer.
It has been closed since September 2025 and needs to undergo repairs Credit: Alamy
The lido could undergo more repairs at a later date Credit: Unknown
“And now the focus turns to getting the works completed and the gates reopened as quickly as possible. Because this is more than a pool.
“It’s part of Stroud’s identity. A place for fun, friendships, exercise, memories and safe outdoor swimming for generations to come.’
The Stratford-based lido first opened to swimmers in 1937 at a cost of just £20,000.
It’s a 50-metre long cold water pool with six swimming lanes and has a 10-metre high diving board.
Usually the pool is only open for the summer season and is open for around 100 days starting in May.
