Beccles Lido Review. Suffolk’s Best Outdoor Pool For Families

If you’re looking for a family-friendly outdoor swimming spot in Suffolk or close to Norfolk, Beccles Lido is well-worth considering.

Located beside the River Waveney in the market town of Beccles, just across the Norfolk/Suffolk border, this heated outdoor pool is a popular and affordable summer destination for families. And a great spot for visiting without kids too. I love to be in the water, and I’ve just restarted my weekly swims at Beccles lido.

Here’s everything you need to know about Beccles Lido, to help you decide if it’s the right swimming spot for you:

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Quick Guide To Beccles Lido

Where Is Beccles Lido?

Beccles Lido is an open air swimming pool on the Norfolk/Suffolk Border. Its around a 30 minute drive from Norwich.

The full address for the lido is Beccles Lido, Puddingmoor, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9PL.

It’s worth noting that the car park at the lido is very small (certainly not big enough for the number of people that visit the pool during the summer months) so I recommend arriving early so that you have enough time to park in the town centre and then walk down to the Lido. I tend to park in Beccles itself and then walk down Puddlemoor to the lido; the walk is easy, only takes around 10 minutes, and saves all the hassle and road rage.

What Is Beccles Lido?

If you’re not familiar with the term, a lido is an outdoor swimming pool that’s open to the public. They’re specifically designed as leisure spaces with open-air swimming, sunbathing spots, and often feature sun terraces and cafes.

Beccles Lido boasts a main pool that is 33m long by 16m wide, and then two smaller pools: one a 75cm deep toddler pool, and one a very shallow splash/paddling pool for babies. There is a grassy area surrounding the pools with benches and sun loungers on for relaxing and picnicing. There is also a cafe area where you can get simple snacks like ice creams and hamburgers.

We discovered Beccles lido soon after moving to Norwich from London more than a decade ago, because the idea of spending a summer without those lazy lido days we loved just seemed impossible! Lidos are so popular in London. Now we regularly spend long days visiting Beccles Lido, hopping from pool to pool and stopping for chips from the café for lunch.

How Much Is Beccles Lido?

Beccles Lido prices vary depending on whether you’re visiting during peak or off peak periods, as well as what type of swim you’re looking for.

Lane swims and toddler and splash pool sessions are 50 minutes long.
Fun swim sessions are 1 hour 45 minutes long

The two different types of fun swim sessions are run back to back, so if you want to have a longer day out at Beccles Lido, you can book both of these sessions. You will get a discount if you book two sessions. For these double sessions, the price is £12.30 for adults and £9.30 for kids.

Final Thoughts and Further Reading

There’s nothing quite like swimming outside when the sun is shining to make you feel all those happy holiday feels. Everything is clean, and the staff are very attentive.

There often aren’t enough chairs for everyone, if you’d rather relax by the pool than in it, but you are welcome to bring your own seating and umbrellas. Items such as large sunshades, tents and gazebos are not permitted though.

You can find out more about Beccles Lido and book sessions here.

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