Autumn Beccles Beer Festival
Events
Autumn Beccles Beer Festival
Following last year's cancellation due to Covid the Beccles Beer Festival IS BACK FOR 2021 on 12th-14th November 2021.
For full details please go to www.becclesbeerfestival.co.uk and for more information please follow us on:
Opening Times
Open for Lane Swimming, Swim&Fun, Toddler pool and Splash pool sessions
Our Autumn timetable of heated swims will continue until 31st October
Sessions are listed below for each week, and depending on the weather we may add some mid-week swim and fun sessions during half term
See our bookings tool below for session schedules and availability
From week commencing 1 November we will switch off our boilers and introduce our Winter cold water swimming timetable – like last year we plan to maintain the pool above 12C and we will schedule swims for Thursday evening, Friday morning, Friday evening and Saturday morning. Bookings will be released for all November sessions on Monday 25 October at 5pm. Watch out for cold water swimming tips and benefits here and on our Facebook page.
Sessions for week commencing 18th October:
Friday 22 - Lanes: 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am
Saturday 23 - Lanes: 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am, 11:30am, 1pm. Swim & Fun: 10am, 11:30am, 1pm. Toddler & Splash: 9am
Sunday 24 - Lanes: 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am. Toddler & Splash: 9am, 10am, 11am
Sessions for week commencing 25th October (sessions booking from 9am Saturday 16th):
Monday 25 - CLOSED
Tuesday 26 - Lanes: 5pm, 6pm, 8pm. Elite: 7pm.
Wednesday 27 - Lanes: 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm.
Thursday 28 - Lanes: 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am
Friday 29 - Lanes: 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am
Saturday 30 - Lanes: 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am, 11:30am, 1pm. Swim & Fun: 10am, 11:30am, 1pm. Toddler & Splash: 9am
Sunday 31 - Lanes: 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am. Toddler & Splash: 9am, 10am, 11am
Cold Water sessions for all weeks in November (sessions booking from 5pm Monday 25th):
Thursdays - Lanes: 6pm, 7pm, 8pm.
Friday - Lanes: 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm.
Saturday - Lanes: 8am, 9am, 10am.
ONLINE PRE-BOOKING ONLY
To book, use our bookings tool below
For bookings equiries call 07561 607263 9-10am Tues-Sat, or email bookings@beccleslido.com
For further enquiries please call us on 01502 713297, or email info@beccleslido.com
Admission & Prices
BOOK LANE SWIM (Members) BOOK LANE SWIM (Non Members) BOOK SWIM & FUN
Cancellations and refund requests can be made to bookings@beccleslido.com no later than 72 hours prior to session start time. Transfers are possible subject to availability and no later than 72 hours prior to session start time.
PLEASE NOTE: sessions available will vary through the year and only those sessions listed on our bookings pages are available to book on any given date. We reserve the right to change prices and the latest and correct price will be that shown on the bookings page. Many thanks.
LANE SWIM - Slow, Medium & Fast lane swimming (lane availabilty may vary)
| Session length | PRICE BAND | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 45 minutes | PEAK | £4.50 per person |
| 45 minutes | OFF PEAK | £3.50 per person |
| 60 minutes | OFF PEAK | £4.50 per person |
| 60 minutes Floodlight Swim | SPECIAL | £5.50 per person |
| All Sessions | SPECTATOR | £2.00 per person |
ELITE SWIM (7pm Tuesday) - lanes for drills, training and fast/medium swimming. Ideal for club swimmers, triathletes, training.
| Session length | PRICE BAND | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 60 minutes | OFF PEAK | £4.50 per person |
| All Sessions | SPECTATOR | £2.00 per person |
SWIM & FUN - Perfect for family fun! Includes use of the Springboard and Slide and access to Toddler and Splash Pools!
| Session length | PRICE BAND | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 45 minutes | ADULT 17+ | £3.50 per person |
| 45 minutes | CHILD, STUDENT, 65+, DISABLED | £2.50 per person |
| 60 minutes | ADULT 17+ | £4.50 per person |
| 60 minutes | CHILD, STUDENT, 65+, DISABLED | £3.50 per person |
| 90 minutes | ADULT 17+ | £5.50 per person |
| 90 minutes | CHILD, STUDENT, 65+, DISABLED | £4.50 per person |
| All Sessions | SPECTATOR | £2.00 per person |
TODDLER POOL - 9m x 6m rectangular pool, 0.75m deep. Ideal for small children under 8 with adult supervision
| Session length | PRICE BAND | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 45 minutes | 1 Adult & up to 2 Children under 8 | £6.50 per ticket |
| 45 minutes | 2 Adults and 1 Child under 8 | £8.50 per ticket |
| 45 minutes | 2 Adults and 2 Children under 8 | £10.00 per ticket |
| All Sessions | SPECTATOR | £2.00 per person |
SPLASH POOL - 5m x 6m semi-circle pool, 0.25m deep. Ideal for babies or very small children under 8 with adult supervision
| Session length | PRICE BAND | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 45 minutes | 1 Adult & up to 2 Children under 8 | £6.50 per ticket |
| 45 minutes | 2 Adults and 1 Child under 8 | £8.50 per ticket |
| 45 minutes | 2 Adults and 2 Children under 8 | £10.00 per ticket |
| All Sessions | SPECTATOR | £2.00 per person |
Sorry – 2020 & 2021 Discount Vouchers no longer accepted
Unfortunately we do not allow any animals on site, except guide dogs.
Under 8s admissions policy
One responsible adult in the pool can supervise one 0-3 yr old
One responsible adult in the pool can supervise two 4-7 yr olds
One responsible adult in the pool can supervise one 0-3yr old and one 4-7yr old if one or both are wearing armbands
Events, Classes & News
Big Dog Ferry
The Big Dog Ferry runs between Beccles Lido and Geldeston Locks Inn
A relaxing 3 mile boat journey along the River Waveney
Our 2021 summer season is now over and Big Dog will soon be hibernating.
Many thanks for your support again this summer.
We will start sailing again Easter 2022.
Canoe hire
NEW 2021 - KAYAKS & PADDLEBOARDS
We offer canoe, kayak and SUP (stand up paddleboard) hire from the Lido, in association with TheCanoeMan
SUP hire has now finished for the summer, but we will be operating our popular canoe and kayak hires until the end of October for you to enjoy a trip from the Lido on one of the most attractive and unspoilt stretches of the River Waveney.
Advance bookings only - please visit The Canoe Man website for more information and to book, or email info@thecanoeman.com
FAQ
Do you allow dogs on site?
Sorry, we do not allow any animals on site except guide dogs. We also do not allow unattended dogs to be left anywhere on our site. This includes in parked cars or tied to railings outside the lido or on the pontoon/riverside area.
How long can I stay once I have paid for entry?
As part of our COVID-19 control measures, you will have a fixed amount of pool time, after which you will be called from the pool. Depending on the session type and time, you will get either 45, 60 or 90 minutes of pool time. After your swim you are more than welcome to stay on site to use our cafe.
Can I leave and come back once I’ve paid?
Unfortunately, if customers leave the site then they will have to pay the admission price again to come back in.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
Customers are welcome to bring their own picnics but we do have a café on site which sells hot and cold food and drinks.
Am I allowed to bring my own inflatables or toys?
Customers are welcome to bring their own inflatables and toys, but we ask customers to check with lifeguards before taking them into the pool.
Do you have public lockers?
We have a number of lockers on site which take a returnable £1 coin.
What are the opening times of the café?
The café serves hot drinks, cold drinks, sweets and ice creams 8.00am-5.30pm daily.
The café serves hot food and snaks 9:30am-5:00pm daily.
Can I bring my own chairs and parasols?
Customers are welcome to bring their own seating and umbrellas as we only have a limited number on site.
Do you sell sun-cream?
Sun-cream is available to purchase from the kiosk (subject to availability), however we recommend that customers bring their own.
Do you sell swimwear?
Unfortunately, we do not sell swimwear but we do sell armbands, balls, inflatable rings and swimming goggles.
Can I pay by card?
For swimming, payment is by card through our online booking system. Cash payments are accepted at the cafe, as well as card and contactless.
We accept most major credit and debit cards as well as Apple Pay, we do not accept American Express.
Can I use flippers, snorkels and mono-fins?
Customers are welcome to use flippers, snorkels and mono-fins at the discretion of the manager. Please ask for permission before using them. The use of mermaid tails is not permitted.
Can I hire the pool for private functions?
The pool is currently unavailable for private hire after our public opening hours. If you would like more information or to book for 2022 then please email matt@beccleslido.com
Can I wear a wetsuit?
Yes you can, but please wash them thoroughly before entering the water, particularly if you use the suit in the river or sea.