Clifton Lido is one among Bristol’s finest stored secrets and techniques, nestled between a row of housing you’d be forgiven for strolling previous it utterly unaware. However this restored 1850 Victorian swimming pool is a real oasis in a concrete jungle.
Clifton Lido’s Swimming Pool
How a lot does it price?
The easiest way to expertise Clifton Lido is with a swim and eat package deal. You’re given two hours to make use of the amenities earlier than eating within the relaxed pool facet restaurant.
There are 4 packages obtainable (costs appropriate as of July 2021);
- Swim, Therapeutic massage and Three Course Meal Inc. Towel and Gown £90pp
- Swim and Breakfast £35pp
- Swim and Lunch £40pp
- Swim and Dine (Night) £45pp
Towel and gown rent can be found and charged further for almost all of packages between £3 and £5. Drinks within the restaurant are additionally charged further for almost all of packages.
How does it work?
The primary amenities at Clifton Lido are open air and open plan, that includes an open air swimming pool, sauna, steam room and sizzling tub. In case you’re anticipating excessive finish luxurious and innovation, then you definately’ve come to the unsuitable place as the primary attraction is it’s back-to-basics out of doors showers and altering amenities. In case you’re feeling courageous, additionally they have chilly water buckets!
On arrival, you should utilize the indoor or out of doors altering space. Nonetheless, in the event you got here ready in your swimming costume, you’ll merely use the free lockers positioned close to the doorway. No change or petty money is required, you merely observe the easy-to-follow directions to enter a code. The reception desk is instantly reverse ought to you may have any issue.
It’s advisable to take your towel with you, there’s a small cubby to retailer your towel and flip flops while you’re swimming or hooks in the event you choose.
Because the restaurant runs as a separate entity, it’s unlikely you’ll be capable of reserve a desk while you’re utilizing the amenities, however I’ve seen company sitting of their robes having fun with a espresso if you may get a desk.
The restaurant overlooks the pool so, in the event you’re just a little shy then this maybe isn’t the place.
Altering Amenities
For me personally, the altering amenities are extremely charming, nonetheless I used to be thrown just a little throughout my first go to. There are indoor and out of doors bathe and altering amenities. The indoor amenities are dimly lit, particular person cubicles that comprise a bathroom and a bathe. Outside, you’ll have to find a altering room with a barrel connected – that is the bathe and it’s operated utilizing a pull lever. In all the altering amenities and showers, are free to make use of physique and hair washes.
As soon as dressed, it’s advisable to go upstairs to the Boudoir. Right here you’ll discover a plush room with hairdryers, straighteners and mirrors with a view of the pool. It has nice pure mild and is the very best place to use your make-up in the event you’re heading elsewhere.
Clifton Lido Outside Bathe
Clifton Lido Boudoir
The place ought to I park?
Owing to its location, there isn’t any formal parking nonetheless if visiting on a weekend it’s advisable to park on Oakfield Highway (in entrance of Six Company) Road that’s a 3 minute stroll to the lido. Parking right here is free on the weekend, nonetheless you’ll nonetheless have to print a free ticket utilizing the pay machine because it’s a most keep of 4 hours – greater than sufficient time to get pleasure from your time at Clifton Lido.
The Restaurant
The award-winning restaurant is value a go to by itself, it’s casual vibe is ideal for the situation. The ground to ceiling doorways provide an up-close-and-personal view of the pool. The meals is seasonally sourced and totally scrumptious. My recommendation can be that even in the event you don’t know what something on the menu is, simply go for it – you gained’t be disenchanted.
