SUMMER SOLSTICE SWIMS

The longest day of the year is nearly here and Peterborough Lido will be open from 4am until after midnight for you to make the most of it!

The Summer Solstice is on Saturday 21st June and you can watch the sun rise or set from the warmth of the Lido waters. 

Set your alarm early for the Sunrise Swim when doors open at 4am before the sun rises. Stay for a delicious breakfast bap and hot drink or just enjoy the swim and atmosphere. 

If you’re more of a night owl, the Sunset Swim starts at 8.30pm, and this year will continue until 12.30am. The glow from the moon and poolside lighting creates a unique ambience as you swim or just relax on poolside. 

A spokesperson for the Lido said: “Last year around 500 people joined us for one of our special Summer Solstice swims and it was great to see so many happy faces in the pool. It’s hard to describe how magical the experience is, but it attracts people of all ages from far and wide and is not to be missed!” 

Visit www.vivacity.org/solstice for all the details and to watch a time-lapse video from the 2024 Sunrise Swim. Tickets are available to buy online or from any Vivacity venue.

The Lido season is now in full swing with six early morning swims each week, daily morning and afternoon sessions, and evening swimming on Wednesdays and Fridays. Until the school summer holidays, juniors (age 5-15) can swim for half price after school on Mondays and students from Years 11-13 can swim and play water polo for just £3.50 on Wednesday afternoons. 

There is also a programme of fitness classes available during the week, including Aqua Fit in the pool, Yoga on poolside and, new for 2025, Aqua Yoga in the pool.