Hilsea Lido: 22 pictures of the finished pool in Portsmouth as swimmers dive back in

Hilsea Lido reopens on Saturday - but some lucky swimmers have already taken the plunge.

Members of Portsmouth Triathletes club, the RNLI and some other swimming groups were invited to try the Lido at the end of last week. Here’s a selection of pictures from their experience - under beautiful blue skies and unseasonably warm April weather.

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The Lido opens to the public on Saturday, May 2.