Other, Portsmouth
Hilsea Lido
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RP. Cosham station is a 15 minute walk.
When you arrive
5 things, in the order you need them, from the venue and the places it points to.
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Parking
A small number of free on-site spaces, including accessible bays, but very limited. Do not park on double yellow lines or the grass verges (tickets issued). Alternative: Village Hotel Portsmouth, Lakeshore Drive PO6 3FR, about 9 minutes' walk, free up to 4 hours. Portsbridge Car Park South is expected back in early 2027.
- 2
By train
Cosham station, a 15 minute walk (South Western Railway (station operator)). Hilsea station, a 25 minute walk (South Western Railway (station operator)).
- 3
Getting there
Buses 2, 3, 7, 8, 18, 20, 23 and 700 (Coastliner from Chichester/Brighton) all stop at Hilsea Lido on London Road. Cosham station is about 15 minutes' walk and Hilsea station about 25 minutes' walk (lido's figures).
- 4
Step-free
Changing Places toilet installed in the restoration; entry lagoons give wheelchair access into the pool. Building step-free access not separately stated.
- 5
Good to know
The CIOB site visit was listed as 18+.
About Hilsea Lido
Portsmouth's 1935 open-air lido beside London Road at Hilsea, reopened on 2 May 2026 after a council-led restoration. The 67m pool is run by Sea Lanes with South Downs Leisure and now has a sauna, a splash pool and a food and drink offer open to walk-in visitors. It hosts site visits and events as well as swimming.
- Food and drink
- Café and bar: coffee, food, drinks, ice cream and seasonal specials; no entry fee for food and drink visitors, though walk-ins may be limited when busy.
- Has
- Free parking, Accessible toilets.
Contact the venue 023 9355 3416[email protected]
What’s on at Hilsea Lido
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