Live music and family fun set for Peterborough Lido's "big pool party" event to mark 90th anniversary
Live music, swimming and family fun are on the cards when Peterborough Lido hosts a “big pool party” to celebrate its 90th year.
The event, which takes place from Friday May 29, to Sunday May 31, promises to transport party-goers back to the Lido’s heyday – with swimming, music and dancing all weekend.
With soulful acoustic sets for early morning swimming, nostalgia from the GB Home Guard Band to full-on soul and funk with Peterborough favourites The Contacts and Groove Cartel, the event is one not to be missed.
In addition to the live music, the Lido will host:
• A Midnight swim
• A fun family Swimming Gala organised by the City of Peterborough Swimming Club
• An opportunity to check out the world of sub aqua
• A chance to peek into the famous Lido clock tower
• The opportunity too delve into the Lido’s fascinating history.
Sunday visitors can also adorn their finest “swimming related” fancy dress for a chance to win free swimming.
A spokesperson for Vivacity said: “Peterborough Lido’s 90th celebrations have already kicked-off with the early season opening. We are now busy making final preparations for our fun-filled birthday weekend.
"The Lido is a unique venue to host live-music – the pools will be open so visitors can choose to swim, dance or just relax with friends on the terraces, all whilst soaking up the rich heritage of the city’s (and one of the UK’s) most iconic outdoor swimming venues. We are expecting tickets to sell out quickly, so encourage people to book early to avoid disappointment”.