Tooting Bec Lido, London's oldest lido, has officially reopened following a £4 million investment from Wandsworth Borough Council. The reopening event, dubbed 'The Big Splash,' featured a live Q&A session with five-time Paralympic gold medalist Ellie Simmonds, who discussed her career and the importance of facilities like Tooting Bec Lido for aspiring young athletes. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the Mayor of Wandsworth were also present to celebrate the refurbishment of the UK's largest open-air freshwater pool. With summer around the corner, the lido now offers over 250 free spots available for booking every day, extending its Access for All scheme to allow more people to enjoy the facility.
What better way to celebrate sun being out than officially reopening world famous Tooting Bec Lido! Great to check out the new refurbishment at the UK’s biggest open-air freshwater pool - and my local. Thanks to @CllrSimonHogg @BeeKemiA @wandbc for investing in this fantastic… https://t.co/Z5jT6BgeDf
We’ve just had @MayorofLondon officially re-open the Tooting Bec Lido at our #TheBigSplash event. The lido now has over 250 free spots available to book every day! Thanks @SadiqKhan for dropping in and celebrating with us! READ MORE: https://t.co/Q55hzmnYug https://t.co/G9SiSuomkW
It’s fantastic to have the lido back open after investment from @wandbc Gutted to be missing the Big Splash event today, but happy that the sun is shining and that the Access for All scheme has been extended to allow more people to enjoy our lovely lido 🏊🏻♀️ https://t.co/dTRJvJwzpp
Tooting Bec Lido has been reopened today! I’ve had such a great time here with the family and I even went in for a swim. I was lucky enough to have a chat with @EllieSimmonds1 paralympic swimmer @1SanaJafri Mayor of Wandsworth and @MayorofLondon https://t.co/UvZugBJVHg
Fantastic to see that Tooting Bec Lido has reopened following a £4 million investment from @wandbc. With summer around the corner, it’s a great time to take a dip! https://t.co/xKO2y5xVa5
Five-time Paralympic gold medalist @EllieSimmonds1 is at #TheBigSplash for a live Q+A about her career, what got her into swimming, and how places like Tooting Bec Lido are important for young people who might want to have a fantastic career like hers. Thanks Ellie! https://t.co/4739DJIYQZ
London's oldest lido has reopened! 🏊♂️ https://t.co/RyyJDhclcv