Derbyshire hotel launches day passes to historic lido as June heatwave grips UK
As Britain swelters through the hottest June ever recorded, the New Bath Hotel & Spa in Matlock Bath has launched day passes to its outdoor lido, allowing visitors to beat the heat in one of the country's most glamorous swimming pools.
The historic Derbyshire hotel has introduced its new Day Passes following June’s record-breaking heatwave, which has seen temperatures rise to 36.1C.
For £25 per person, visitors can enjoy a full day of relaxing in the Lido’s natural geothermal spring waters, from 10am to closing time, with full access to the surrounding facilities.
Jason Skipper, Lido pool manager said: “The pool is chemical free and surrounded by trees. It is a ‘halfway house between the safety of a pool and the tick boxes of open water and is almost the perfect middle ground
“Unlike conventional pools which regurgitate water, here at the Matlock Bath lido you never swim in the same water twice!”
The lido has been a go-to swimming destination for over 90 years, serving Olympic swimmers and film stars since its grand opening in 1934.
One of the pool's main attractions is its chlorine-free, natural spring water. As the water is directly fed through the site's geothermal spring, its temperature naturally fluctuates with the seasons, making it the only lido in England to be heated entirely by spring water.
Being surrounded by beautiful lawns and dramatic limestone scenery, once dubbed ‘Little Switzerland’ by poet Byron, the Lido offers a rejuvenating experience to those sweltering in the scorching heat.
The launch follows a nationwide caution surrounding open water swimming during the hot weather. Many individuals have been seeking relief in local lakes and rivers, despite emergency services warning of the dangers posed by undetectable currents.
With the rising dangers of outdoor swimming, the New Bath Hotel's controlled spring-fed lido offers a safer alternative for those looking to cool down while enjoying the outdoor water. Combining nearly a century of history with fresh, mineral-rich spring water, the New Bath Hotel & Spa's Lido remains one of England's most distinctive outdoor swimming experiences and this summer's new day passes are expected to prove popular as temperatures continue to rise.