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Ilkley Pool and Lido

Ilkley, United Kingdom•4.3(781)•City Park, Swimming Pool

Swim in an indoor pool year-round or enjoy the outdoor lido during summer season, plus tennis courts and fitness classes in a family-friendly setting.

Ilkley Pool and Lido offers families a comprehensive aquatic and leisure experience combining both indoor and outdoor swimming facilities. The venue features a heated indoor swimming pool open throughout the year, complemented by the popular outdoor lido that operates seasonally from May to September. The facility caters to swimmers of all ages and abilities, with dedicated children's swimming lessons available through Bradford Aquatics and competitive swimming opportunities through Ilkley Swimming Club for those aged 8 and above. Beyond swimming, the venue provides additional recreational activities including tennis courts available for booking and outdoor fitness classes such as yoga and circuit training during the lido season. The spacious grounds include a picnic area, making it ideal for families wanting to spend a full day outdoors. Facilities are designed to be accessible, with ramped access, pay-and-display parking, and an onsite café serving refreshments and ice cream. The venue is welcoming to families with young children, offering supervised swimming areas and clear safety guidelines. Children under 8 years require adult supervision in the water, and the facility provides a safe, regulated environment with lifeguard presence. The combination of structured activities like swimming lessons and fitness classes alongside casual recreational swimming makes Ilkley Pool and Lido a versatile destination suitable for family days out, fitness enthusiasts, and competitive swimmers alike.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 07:00 – 19:30
Tuesday: 07:00 – 19:30
Wednesday: 07:00 – 19:30
Thursday: 07:00 – 19:30
Friday: 07:00 – 19:30
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:30
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:30

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in or book in advance

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Ilkley Cafe

On-site cafe offering ice cream, soft drinks, snacks and limited hot food options

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4.3(781 reviews)
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Rosie Long

Rosie Long

4 weeks ago

Very nice pool, the inside one is lovely and warm and the showers boiling hot! when we went it was 21° outside and the outside lido was freeezinggg! Changing rooms and toilets a little old fashioned and daggy but overall a nice time for a swim!

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Imogen Brown

Imogen Brown

a month ago

Booked a ticket on a sunny weekday in June- Arrived 10 minutes after the doors opened and the car park was full, there were lines containing 150+ people all queued up at the door and after watching the lines for 10 minutes they weren't progressing. Surely booking tickets means it won't be overcrowded to this point? What a waste of money.

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Aimee Hill

Aimee Hill

a month ago

Beautiful place to relax on a sunny day with the family. Remember to book online as we went on a lovely weekend with hot weather and it was sold out for people walking up. You can take your own food and pool floats etc. Space can be quite limited after about 11am on a busy day. Changing rooms are clean and plenty of lockers. Parking is very close by. One of our favourite trips out of the year.

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Chris Smith

Chris Smith

2 months ago

Went on Bank holiday Monday 25th May with my wife and two girls. Overrun with huge gangs of teenagers, smoking weed and drinking beer. We saw one person throwing up. Apart from an initial check of bags for no alcohol and drugs there were no staff making sure people were adhering to the rules inside. The council should be putting more staff on to monitor the situation for bad behaviour. This is instead of sending traffic wardens out to fine people for not paying for parking. This is despite it not being clear enough. Thankfully, we realised by word of mouth and avoided it. Lifeguards had to get people out every 20 minutes because of no respect for rules. Young children unsupervised entering deep water. Even adults near us were diving in areas saying no diving. There were easily 1500 people there and this site cannot sustain that number of people. It was not a safe place to take your family and can never return again.

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Philippa James

Philippa James

2 months ago

High praise for all the staff today. They did a wonderful job on such a busy day. Cheery and professional - including security , managers, and lifeguards. Life guard coverage, focus and response really good. Could do with a more reasonable ice cream van though.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Ilkley Pool and Lido

Is Ilkley Pool and Lido free to visit?

Ilkley Pool and Lido is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Ilkley Pool and Lido suitable for?

Ilkley Pool and Lido is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Ilkley Pool and Lido dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Ilkley Pool and Lido.

Is there parking at Ilkley Pool and Lido?

Yes — Ilkley Pool and Lido has on-site parking, plus additional parking nearby.

Is there food at Ilkley Pool and Lido?

Yes — Ilkley Cafe is on site at Ilkley Pool and Lido. On-site cafe offering ice cream, soft drinks, snacks and limited hot food options

Is Ilkley Pool and Lido pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Ilkley Pool and Lido is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Ilkley Pool and Lido?

Ilkley Pool and Lido is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Ilkley Pool and Lido by public transport?

Ilkley Pool and Lido is well-served by public transport.
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