Name: Jesus Green Lido
Rating: 5.0

Jesus Green Lido

Jesus Green Lido, Chesterton Road, Cambridge, UK

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Jesus Green Lido is a historic outdoor swimming pool in Cambridge, offering one of the longest open-air pools in Europe. It provides a unique swimming experience in a peaceful riverside setting. Open all year round, it welcomes swimmers of all ages for fitness, leisure and relaxation.

The lido features a 100-yard unheated pool, a newly built sauna, and spacious sunbathing and picnic areas with both grass and paved sections. Visitors can also enjoy a café serving hot and cold food, along with fitness classes such as Tai Chi, Aqua Aerobics, Zumba and Yoga. The site offers a scenic environment right beside the River Cam, making it ideal for exercise or calm outdoor time.

Pricing includes day entry at £7.50 for adults, £3.75 for juniors and seniors, and Swim & Sauna sessions at £12.00 for non-members, with cheaper rates for Pay As You Go members. Membership options are also available, such as Better Health Partnership at £51.00 per month or Better Swim UK at £42.00 per month, each providing access to wider facilities.

Overall, Jesus Green Lido offers a rare outdoor swimming experience with historic charm and a relaxing riverside atmosphere. Its variety of fitness classes, picnic spaces and sauna make it a great place to unwind or stay active. Whether you enjoy cold-water swims or peaceful open-air leisure, it’s a unique spot well worth visiting.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Pool: One of the few remaining examples of the lidos built across the country in the 1920s, Jesus Green, though only 15 yards (14 m) wide, is among the two longest outdoor swimming pools in Europe at 100 yards (91.4 m) in length.
Fitness Classes: Whether you are just about to start your fitness journey, want to try something new, or are a regular fitness class attendee, we have a range of fitness classes to choose from. Our passionate and experienced team of fitness instructors will guide and motivate you to make the most of your workout.
Sauna: The sauna is the perfect way to relax or warm up after a cool refreshing swim.
Picnic area: The pool is surrounded by pavement on one side and grass on the other. These areas are well used and enjoyed by customers for sunbathing and picnics. In addition, benches and picnic tables are located around the perimeter of the pool for everyone to use and enjoy.

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Food & Drinks: Cafe available.
Toilets: Toilet with changing places available.

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Day Prices

Adult: Non-Member £7.50 / Pay As You Go Member £5.50
Junior: Non-Member £3.75 / Pay As You Go Member £3.25
Senior (66+): Non-Member £3.75 / Pay As You Go Member £3.25
Sauna: Non-Member £12.00 / Pay As You Go Member £9.00

Membership

Better Health Partnership: £51.00 per month. Access to Gym, Swimming, Fitness Classes, Health Suite.
Better Swim UK: £42.00 per month. Access to Swim at over 140 indoor pools & outdoor lidos.
Better Student Partnership: £36.50 per month. Access to Gym, Swimming, Fitness Classes, Health Suite.
Better Health Partnership Concessionary (Off Peak): £35.00 per month. Access to Gym, Swimming, Fitness Classes, Health Suite.
Better Health Centre Senior: £38.50 per month. Access to Gym, Swimming, Fitness Classes.
Better Health Partnership Senior 66+: £46.50 per month. Access to Gym, Swimming, Fitness Classes, Health Suite.
Visit the website for more information.

Pricing URL: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/cambridge/jesusgreenlido/prices