We’re excited to announce that Guildford Lido will be hosting a Free Open Day on Saturday 18th October 11am to 4pm.
Come and enjoy everything Guildford Lido has to offer. You’ll be able to swim for free and take part in a variety of workshops, demonstrations and pop-up stalls available throughout the day.
The first 300 arrivals will also receive a complimentary breakfast buttie, hot drink and a branded Guildford Lido swimming hat!
If you have a Guildford Lido Annual or Monthly Membership you do not need to sign up
If you’ve ever been curious about outdoor swimming or are looking for a new way to stay active, this is the perfect opportunity to give outdoor swimming a try. Our team will be on hand to share advice and guidance, helping newcomers discover the joy of swimming at Guildford Lido.
Timetable of activities
| Time | Activity |
| 11:00am | Guildford Lido Opens |
| 11:15am - 12:00pm | Adult Swimfit* |
| 11:30am - 3:30pm | 'Restart a Heart' Workshop |
| 11:30am - 3:30pm | Xplorer - Family friendly orienteering |
| 11:45am - 12:45pm | Phoenix Tri |
| 12:00pm - 12:45pm | Outdoor HIIT Class* |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Swim Technique Video Analysis |
| 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Aqua Aerobics* |
| 1:00pm - 1:30pm & 1:45pm - 2:15pm | Adult Mermaid Sessions* |
| 2:45pm - 3:15pm | Junior Water Safety Session* |
| 4:00pm | Guildford Lido Closes |
*Booking is required – please book your activity by completing the form at the bottom of the page
Adult Mermaid Sessions
Experience something truly unique with adult mermaid fitness classes. Try on a mermaid monofin and learn from an expert instructor
Swimfit, HIIT, Aqua Aerobics
Swimfit - Structured workout to build stamina, technique and fitness; HIIT - fast-paced, full-body workout; Aqua Aerobics - low-impact water workout
Junior Water Safety & 'Restart a Heart
Learn life-saving CPR skills and essential water safety techniques and rescue skills
Video Analysis & Structured session
Video analysis to help swimmers of all levels refine their technique & structured sessions for triathletes
The Lido will not be open for early morning lane swimming on Saturday 18th October.
A photographer will be present during the Open Day to capture images for promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to be included in any photographs, please inform a member of staff on the day.