Portsmouth's £7.6m Love Island glow-up! Wait until you see Hilsea Lido at night...

Hilsea Lido looks magical at night

The gates have been officially open for exactly one week - Portsmouth's Hilsea Lido has undergone a massive £7.6m transformation, and under the night sky with festoon lights, it is giving major Love Island Villa vibes.

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Hilsea Lido at night, Portsmouth | SG Explores
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Hilsea Lido at night, Portsmouth | SG Explores
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Hilsea Lido at night, Portsmouth | SG Explores
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Hilsea Lido at night, Portsmouth | SG Explores
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Hilsea Lido at night, Portsmouth | SG Explores

SG Explores took their drone up for a glowing night flight to see how the 1930s Art Deco masterpiece looks after dark. If you've been down since opening day, I want to know - was the wait worth it? What are your honest thoughts on the new cabanas, the saunas, and the street food?

Drop your reviews in the comments!

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