Enjoy seasonal outdoor swimming at this historic lido featuring open water swimming sessions, lane swimming, and sauna facilities requiring advance booking.

Pells Pool is a seasonal outdoor swimming venue located in Lewes that offers visitors the experience of open water swimming in a managed environment. The pool operates during warmer months and features various swimming sessions designed to suit different needs and abilities, including early morning lane swimming and longer open sessions suitable for families. The venue caters to swimmers of all experience levels, from seasoned cold water swimmers to those new to outdoor swimming. Pells Pool also offers sauna facilities alongside its swimming offerings. All visits require advance booking through their online system or at the kiosk, ensuring a safe and organized experience for guests. The facility welcomes families and provides guidance for those new to cold water swimming through dedicated advice resources. With its commitment to community engagement and ongoing improvements, Pells Pool serves as a focal point for outdoor swimming enthusiasts in the region, offering a unique seasonal experience that combines fitness, wellness, and leisure in an open-air setting.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Ruthy Corbett

3 weeks ago

I love this place! Perfect for a picnic. Not over crowded. This is a lovely old fashioned lido a very special place great for the heat.

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Russell Belcher

3 months ago

Wish this was open all year round. Cold water swimming is becoming more popular now so hopefully there will be a financial case for it soon. Well kept, clean and tidy. Recommended for loners and families

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Sarah Macdonald

10 months ago

Lovely outdoor lido. Unheated so only suitable for hardcore swimmers or sunny days. Great facilities except there really should be hot showers. Full of old school charm. Lots of sessions available to suit all types.

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Chris Munnings

a year ago

What a fabulous gem in Lewes. We went on a cloudy day so it was quiet but the staff were amazing and helpful, the facilities clean and tidy and the pool was lovely. Not heated as mentioned before but fine at this time of year if you're not a cold water aficionado.

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Dave Champion

2 years ago

Had a great time, the pool was on the chilly side but you soon got used to it, on a really hot day a cold pool would be just what you need I'm sure Food prices were good and lower than expected

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026