Ilkley Lido
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Ilkley Lido is an open-air swimming pool in the West Yorkshire, England, spa town of Ilkley, part of a complex that also includes an indoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts and cafe. It was designed by Archibald Skinner and opened in May 1935 as part of the celebrations for the Silver Jubilee of George V. The lido is open from May to September and during the summer can attract up to 4,000 visitors a day.[1] Ilkley Lido is designated Grade II listed status.[2]
The large pool is mushroom shaped with a shallow area for children, including slide, and deeper circular area 46 m in diameter.[3] There is also a 'rare example of a still unscreened fountain' which was part of the original filtration system.[3] The pool's Art Deco café[4] built in August 1935 to cater for 100 people remains unchanged externally[3] with glazed concertina doors and raised sun terrace that reflect the 1930s enthusiasm for outdoor leisure.[2]
On each side of the pool are single-storey changing room blocks built in a timber-framed vernacular style,[2] originally designated for ladies to the east and gentlemen to the west.[2]
The site also includes an extensive picnic area, tennis courts, putting green, bowls and a 25mx11m heated indoor pool with spectator area.[5]
