Stunning scenes show revamped Hilsea Lido ahead of its reopening

Thing are going swimmingly well at revamped Portsmouth swimming pool

Sam Garrett has shared this video of Portsmouth's Hilsea Lido from above following a £7.6m revamp.

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The NEW Hilsea Lido | SG Explores
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The NEW Hilsea Lido during sunset | SG Explores
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The NEW Hilsea Lido | SG Explores
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The NEW Hilsea Lido | SG Explores
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The NEW Hilsea Lido | SG Explores

Ahead of the pool’s grand opening on Saturday, local groups had the opportunity to be the among the first to test the pool out.

After falling into a state of disrepair and posing health and safety risks, Hilsea Lido, which turned 90 this year, was closed to the public in 2022, prompting a major regeneration.

But on March 23, the keys were officially handed over to the new operators - Sea Lanes - which has partnered with South Downs Leisure to steward the future of the pool.

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