Best public pools in Britain

I asked people on Twitter for their suggestions for the best public pools in Britain. Here follows their response. This list is not definitive, there are repeats, and inclusion does not mean that the pools actually ARE the best, it is subjective. From it we can gather this: people love lidos, oh yes they do.

If you want to add, add. This is what we have, so far:

vickyjo Victoria Walberg

 I haven't been in years, but have fond memories of Ilkley bradford.gov.uk/bmdc/leisure_a…

wilkov8 jamie

Bramley Baths, Leeds #UKbestpublicpools

c3araz Ceara Rea

Hitchin outdoor 50yard pool, only open 3 months of yr but heated. We all love a lido! #UKbestpublicpools

markwildfood Mark Williams

Coincidentally,having 1st indoor swim for years tonight in Kirkcudbright pool-recently saved by community. #UKbestpublicpools

RobertHogg Robert Hogg

Elland Pool in @calderdale s a great family pool, closed for repair will retweet when open #UKbestpublicpools

lacatchat Catriona Soutar

 The Pells! Obviously! Altho not actually founded in 1680 as local paper reported but 1860s, still the best #UKbestpublicpools

Sarinamoliver Sarina Oliver

#UKbestpublicpools The Pells Pool in Lewes, Sussex. An open air pool with grass to sunbath on. One of, if not the oldest lidos.

stuartneilson Stuart Neilson

#UKbestpublicpools Helmsley pool in yorks

Dappybint Annabel Westney

#UKbestpublicpools Guildford Lido

stuartneilson Stuart Neilson

#UKbestpublicpools greystoke outdoor in Cumbria and the outdoor one near Darlington

JenPharoah Jen Pharoah

#UKbestpublicpools Hexham swimming pool in Northumberland is the best pool I've ever been too! Amazing facility! :-)

Beth_bot Beth Marshall

#ukbestpublicpools - Levenshulme Baths, Manchester. Great facilities, amazing staff, caters for everyone - we love it!

parrais Matt L

I nominate Buckley Leisure Centre - cheap, clean, quiet, pleasant environment, friendly staff #UKbestpublicpools j.mp/yB3pEI

Sheff01 Mark Sheffield

#UKbestpublicpools. Leith Victoria. Also one of the oldest.

jennylandreth jennylandreth

LOTS of people adding lidos to #UKbestpublicpools list. Just as Weston-s-Mare council declare they will demolish theirs. Great, it is not.

simonmorales77 Simon Morales

I also remember Aldershot Lido was excellent while at Uni #UKbestpublicpools #aldershotlido rushmoor.gov.uk/lido/

SeanLXIV SeanLXIV

#ukbestpublicpools - Crosby, Liverpool L23; kids will love the spaceship in the dunes and you can meet the @IronMenCrosby too!

simonmorales77 Simon Morales

#UKbestpublicpools The Open Air Pool in #Cirencester is wonderful, many childhood memories cirenopenair.co.uk

amyindisguise amyindisguise

#UKbestpublicpools hathersage outdoor baths

batsfordio richard batsford

#UKbestpublicpools Cheltenham Lido - ruddy lovely!

n3rt Simon Gray

Saltdean Lido #ukbestpublicpools

lesleylancelott lesley lancelott

#UKbestpublicpools. Manchester Aquatic Centre. Decent commonwealth games legacy. Use it weekly with grandaughter. V well used

wottonhockey Wotton-under-Edge HC

how about @WottonPool a great community success story! WottonPool.co.uk #UKbestpublicpools

DeeGiovanna Danielle Harvey

Beverley Road Baths, Hull, Victorian splendour, lovely staff and a wonderful swimming teacher #UKbestpublicpools

RachelGillies Rachel Gillies

@MoseleyRdBaths, Edwardian Pool in Brum. See poolofmemories.co.uk for oral hist proj. #UKbestpublicpools Due to reopen Feb.

robertsofhood Laura Roberts

UKbestpublicpools Hillingdon's new pool is brilliant. Outdoor one too. Very clean and very accessible.

laura_barnard Laura Barnard

#UKbestpublicpools Peterborough Lido is ace. Wish it was open in the winter for inadvisable outdoor swimming.

HEW02 Lorna Wilde

Ponds Forge in Sheffield #UKbestpublicpools

nalsa Mike Wallis

 #UKbestpublicpools Bramley Baths, under threat of closure. Has had an orchestra playing in the water. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

danhanley danhanley

 #UKbestpublicpools for families, it has to be Tavistock

simonjmr Simon Marshall

 #UKbestpublicpools the Portishead Lido
chellaquint Chella Quint 
Hathersage: outside, heated, and in the peaks! Also, nice fish and chips in't cafe, alleged Little John's grave up the hill.
mistymerkin Tina Johnston 
 Cleveland Baths, Hampton Row, Bath. Trying to save and restore them.
SethJee Seth Jee 
 Droitwich Lido (Worcestershire) #bestpublicpools
simonmorales77 Simon Morales
I also remember Aldershot Lido was excellent while at Uni #UKbestpublicpools #aldershotlido rushmoor.gov.uk/lido/
robertsofhood Laura Roberts 
Can I suggest a terrible one? Westminster Lodge, St Albans. Dire. Felt filthy afterwards. :-) Great blog btw!
wottonhockey Wotton-under-Edge HC 
how about @WottonPool a great community success story! WottonPool.co.uk #UKbestpublicpools
RachelGillies Rachel Gillies 
 @MoseleyRdBaths, Edwardian Pool in Brum. See poolofmemories.co.uk for oral hist proj. #UKbestpublicpools Due to reopen Feb.
Bobzilla Robert Sandlan
The Dollan Baths in East Kilbride
HEW02 Lorna Wilde 
Ponds Forge in Sheffield #UKbestpublicpools
FCFirebird Rachel
I love Brightlingsea pooltendringdc.gov.uk/tendringdc/lei… #UKbestpublicpools
mattzki Matt Hall
Jubilee Pool, Penzance, Cornwall bit.ly/mhqLZP #UKbestpublicpools
jennyangliss Jenny Angliss
Hitchin is nice.