Through our sustainability program we are pledging to ensure the lido remains operational for another 90 years.
Our sustainability project in the car park will generate 93% of our current annual electricity usage.
With grants secured from Sport England, HM Government, the Lottery Fund and Cheltenham Borough Council we have raised £316,000 towards a large project which will see Sandford Parks Lido moving towards a greener future.
Do you need to drive to the hospital?
Below are the closest car parks to Cheltenham General Hospital:
Park and Ride from Cheltenhams Arle Court will allow you to park your car and hop on a bus which will take you directly to Cheltenham General Hospital.
Please also click Here to view the 99 bus route timetable
An increase in public parking | We are increasing the number of public car parking spaces to accommodate all users. |
EV Chargers | We are installing 8 EV chargers to provide convenience and flexibility for electric vehicle users, while also having a positive impact on the environment, energy costs, and sustainable development. |
Installation of Solar Panels | We are installing solar panels on the new car ports to help with the production of greener energy during the Lido's busiest periods. |
A safer pedestrian access route | We are providing users of the Lido and the car park with a safe pedestrian access route. |
Shelter and Cycle Routes | We are providing shelter along with safer queuing for the Lido users, along with safe access route for cyclists. |
We have a large car park suitable for over 150 cars which sits directly outside of the Lido. Parking fees start at £2.10 Both coins and cards are accepted and you can also pay by phone. It’s a great location if you are using the hospital, local parks or walking into Cheltenham Town Centre.
Where possible, we encourage that you walk or cycle to the Lido. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Refunds are not permitted on swim entry tickets. You will be able to transfer your swim to an alternative day or time if you have given 24 hours notice.
If you need assistance please email admin@sandfordparkslido.org.uk
We are committed to working with parents to create a safe environment for children.
All children under the age of 8 should always be accompanied by a guardian aged 16 years or over, this person may be responsible for up to two children. Guardians must maintain constant supervision particularly in the water and changing rooms. We advise that children under the age of 5 should be supervised on a one-to-one basis.
Parents have a specific responsibility for the safety of their own children, this cannot be abdicated to lifeguards. The role of the lifeguard is to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all swimmers.
We have four queues available;
We allow all those who have booked onto site first and then we will allow entry to others customers who have not booked onto site.
If we have hit site capacity, we will move to a 1-out-1-in scenario.
*Please note Season Ticket holders who have not booked will get priority entry*
Adult:£7.50
Concession:£5.10
Family of 2: £8.20
Family of 3: £14.30
Family of 4: £16.30
*Concessions include; Over 65s, registered disabled, unemployed/low income, children and students
Single Adult -£190
Joint ST – £330
Concession* – £120
Family of 3 – £340
Family of 4 – £351
*Concessions include; over 65s, registered disabled, unemployed/low income, children aged 5-17 in full time education and students.
The main pool is 50m x 27.35m and has a depth of 1m in the shallow end and 1.75-2.75 in the deep end
The children’s pool is 15.9m x 7.51m and has a depth of 0.5m in the shallow end and 0.8m in the deep end.
Please note the car park is now closed until spring 2025 for our sustainability development.