Summer Solstice Swim at Ilkley Lido

The annual Summer Solstice Swim at Ilkley Lido will take place on 21st June 2023 and tickets go on sale Wednesday.

Swimmers from all over the country will descend on Ilkley to enjoy a refreshing early morning dip at sun rise between 4.45am and 6.30am on the longest day of the year.

The event was a sell out In 2022 with around 400 early risers enjoyed a bracing early morning dip in the outdoor pool!

Tickets go on sale on 7pm Wednesday, 7 June, at the cost of £5.60 plus booking fee, they will be available via https://ilkleylidosummersolstice.eventbrite.co.uk, for those without internet access a small amount will be available via the pool reception.

Ilkley Lido was built in 1935 and is regarded as one of the best open-air pools in the country.

For the latest opening information visit: www.bradford.gov.uk/sport-and-activities/sports-centres-and-pools/ilkley-pool-and-lido

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