Sandford Parks Lido understands the importance of children learning to swim and what dangers children can face if they do not have a the fundermantal swimming skills.
Our programme has been produced to make lessons accessible for all children through out our community. We believe that all children deserve a chance to learn to swim not only as a key life skill but also so they can access the benefits of an active life. We are looking for businesses or individuals to donate £100 to the Lido swim school.
Who is the programme for?
We are aiming the programme at children from disadvantaged backgrounds aged 4+ who do not have access to swimming lessons outside of the school curriculum.
What will £100 give to child learning to swim?
£100 will cover the cost for a child to have 8 lessons one to one swimming lessons with an experienced teacher at Sandford Parks Lido throughout the summer. In this sequence of lessons the teachers will be looking at developing water confidence, water safety and FUNdermantal skills.
Sandford parks lido are aiming to provide a programme that supports and promotes healthy living, new skills and opportunities to children within our community with the support of local companies and businesses to bridge relationships through out Gloucestershire.
Did you know?
1 in 4 children in the UK are not able to swim | Sandford Parks Lido wants to help as many children learn to swim as possible |
In 2022 35 children died from drowning | Drowning is among the ten leading causes of death for children aged 5-14 years. Sandford Parks Lido wants children the opportunity to feel safe and confident by bodies of water |
Only 4% of children meet the Swim England standards | Swim England is the national governing body for swimming in England. They want help people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in their sports. |
Sandford Parks Lido will post the sponsorship from your company on our social media platforms new letters and website.
We will give give you a progression map on the personal development of the child you have sponsored over the course of the lessons.
We will give you a logo that you can put on your emails or website to show you sponsor a child with us
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.
Due to a water polo competition, The DEEP END OF THE POOL will be CLOSED on the 7th of September 2024. 3 lanes will be available for lane swimming during the open swim sessions and only the shallow end on the pool will be available for fun swimming. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.