News & updates
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Announcement
The Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group (IPLCG) has announced that it is pausing its fundraising and its proactive attempts to contribute to the improvement of the Pool and Lido, because of the persistent difficulty with engaging with Bradford Council. The group formed in 2024 when the Lido was yet again under threat of closure,…
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Full Moon Swims 2026 CANCELLED
Dear friends We are devastated to have to cancel the Full Moon Swims. Very sadly Bradford Council has recently confirmed a very significant increase in the fees for us to hire the Lido, making the event unviable. The current 300 ticket sales for instance for 31st May don’t even cover the new costs. As soon…
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2025 Annual General Meeting
Look how far we’ve come! Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group highlights a year of progress and plans for the future at group AGM Pool and Lido group members gathered to hear updates from committee members as the volunteering community’s first year of partnership with Bradford District Council draws to a close. The annual general…
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2025 Annual Report
This is the first Annual Report from the Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group, and covers the period from when the group was constituted in April 2024 to our first AGM in September 2025. Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group Annual Report 2025 – Download HERE
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Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group Member’s Swim
21st September 2:30-4:30pm at the Lido Do join us for a members only (free) swim at the Lido. Please bring food for the sharing table and we will hopefully have some music too! Just a lovely time to celebrate our beautiful lido and enjoy a swim together. You do need to be a member to…
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Bradford 2025
Bradford 2025 @bradford2025Happy 90th Anniversary to the Ilkley Lido! 🏊🌊 We had so much fun celebrating the legacy of the Lido with the local legends themselves. From live bands, to food stalls and fancy dress, last weekend was jam-packed with celebrations for the pools legacy. As a staple in the community, hearing your memories…
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Full Moon Swim
On a fantastic warm evening 500 people dived, jumped and crept into the wonderful 18 degree water at Ilkley Lido for the first of this season’s Full Moon Swims. The event attracted people from Huddersfield, Wakefield, Harrogate, Leeds and as far away as Gloucester! Many were first timers at Ilkley lido, and thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful scenery, welcoming…
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Tote – ally unique art exhibition celebrates 90 years of Ilkley Lido
A colourful and creative exhibition that brings the story of Ilkley Lido to life through the medium of tote bags is going on display in the town. Created by local artist, gallery owner and Ilkley Pool and Lido community group member Joanne Tinker, this one-of-a-kind visual timeline celebrates 90 years of the Lido’s history.…
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Over 2,000 people celebrate in the sunshine as the lido turns 90 in style
Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate this amazing milestone Ilkley Lido was right at the heart of the community on Sunday 11 May, as more than 2,000 visitors came through the gates to celebrate the outdoor pool’s 90th birthday in spectacular sunshine. The event marked not only the beginning of the 2025 summer…