PLANS have been revealed for a 1930s lido, set to undergo a £7m refurbishment. Broomhill outdoor pool in Ipswich will have been closed for 24 years when it finally reopens in 2026, with work on its restoration to begin later this year. The modernist lido has been described as "one of the most attractive open-air pools in Britain" by Historic Pools , who also loved its "unrivalled position on the edge of Broomhill Park".
Developers hope to restore the pool's original "characteristic feel" while also introducing some new features. The plans for the lido include the return of the grandstand offering seating alongside the pool, while a health and well being centre will also be built. However, the latest set of images appear to no longer have the pool's diving boards in situ, which used to be one of the main reasons children loved playing at the lido.
It's taken a long time for developers to reach this stage, with plenty of efforts to reopen the attraction hitting the buffers. The Grade II-listed building has been the subject of several attempts at restoration, but funding issues have prevented its renovation until now. However, this time that goal looks set to finally be realised.
A coalition of Ipswich Borough Council, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Fusion Lifestyle have been able to put together a new funding package, which was agreed in January. When the funding package was first announced, Robyn Llewellyn, Director, England, Midlands & East at The National Lottery He.
