Concessions (Age Based, Income Based and Disability Concession) – includes children, students, age 65+, registered disabled and unemployed or low income individuals/families.
Full time or Part time student concession. Please supply a copy of your ICIS card, NUS card or written confirmation of your student status.
Over 65
Please supply a copy of a passport, driving license or bus pass to verify your identity. We appreciate that you may have sent this to the lido in previous years. With our new system in place we are starting afresh with our data collection.
Unemployed/Income Based Concession
Please supply a copy of on of the following:
- Universal Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Income Support
- Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Income based housing benefit
- Council Tax Benefit
- Employment Support Allowance
- Local Housing Allowance
- Over 80’s Pension Credit
Disabled
Please supply a copy of either a letter from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) showing that you have been awarded Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or proof that you have been awarded a “Blue Badge” We need to see both sides of the blue badge (one side shows your name and photo and the other side has the ‘valid to’ date).Please note that carers are entitled to free entry only if their assistance is required to enable the disabled season ticket holder to use the facility.
Join our introductory cold water session with @glowswimcoach at Sandford Parks Lido. She’ll guide you through your first dip, helping you build confidence and enjoy winter swimming safely while boosting your wellbeing.
🌊 What’s included:
- Understanding the risks (cold shock, hypothermia) and how to stay safe - Unlocking the benefits of cold water: happiness hormones, stress relief, better immunity, and more! - Busting myths: why “longer isn’t better” and other essential truths - Kit tips: what you actually need (and what you don’t) Guided entry into the water, with plenty of support - Debrief and advise for your next steps
🌟 Why try it?
• A surge of endorphins and feel-good vibes. • Soak up nature’s beauty with blue/green therapy. •Join a warm, inclusive community. • Boost resilience, immunity, and manage stress better. • Step out of your comfort zone and into the water this winter!
🧊 Book your spot today and discover the joy of cold water swimming at the Lido 👏🏻
Please note the car park is now closed until spring 2025 for our sustainability development.
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