About Hilsea Lido
Portsmouth's 1935 open-air lido beside London Road at Hilsea, reopened on 2 May 2026 after a council-led restoration. The 67m pool is run by Sea Lanes with South Downs Leisure and now has a sauna, a splash pool and a food and drink offer open to walk-in visitors. It hosts site visits and events as well as swimming.
When you arrive
Before you go in
- The CIOB site visit was listed as 18+
Getting there
Buses 2, 3, 7, 8, 18, 20, 23 and 700 (Coastliner from Chichester/Brighton) all stop at Hilsea Lido on London Road. Cosham station is about 15 minutes' walk and Hilsea station about 25 minutes' walk (lido's figures).
Train stations
Cosham
15 min walk · South Western Railway (station operator)
Lido's own walk time.
Hilsea
25 min walk · South Western Railway (station operator)
Lido's own walk time.
Bus stops
Hilsea Lido (Stop A)
4 min walk · 2, 3, 18
London Road, northbound. Lines per bustimes.org. Walk time estimated from straight-line distance.
Hilsea Lido (Stop B)
5 min walk · 7, 8, Red, Yellow, SD7
Northbound. Lines per bustimes.org.
Hilsea Lido (Stop C)
5 min walk · 20, 23, 700, 725
Northbound. Lines per bustimes.org.
Hilsea Lido (Stop F)
6 min walk · 3, 7, 23, 700, SD7
Southbound (towards the city centre). Lines per bustimes.org.
Parking
Hilsea Lido car park
1 min walk · On site · Free
Very limited spaces, including accessible bays. Position is OSM's surface car park next to the lido (not named in OSM).
Village Hotel Portsmouth car park
9 min walk · Free up to 4 hours; then £10 Mon-Thu, £5 per day Fri-Sun · Free period 4 hours
Lakeshore Drive, Cosham PO6 3FR. Third-party car park suggested by the lido; availability not guaranteed; penalty charges apply.
Parking: A small number of free on-site spaces, including accessible bays, but very limited. Do not park on double yellow lines or the grass verges (tickets issued). Alternative: Village Hotel Portsmouth, Lakeshore Drive PO6 3FR, about 9 minutes' walk, free up to 4 hours. Portsbridge Car Park South is expected back in early 2027.
Access
Changing Places toilet installed in the restoration; entry lagoons give wheelchair access into the pool. Building step-free access not separately stated.
On the day
- Food and drink
- Café and bar: coffee, food, drinks, ice cream and seasonal specials; no entry fee for food and drink visitors, though walk-ins may be limited when busy.
Business events at Hilsea Lido
Nothing is listed at Hilsea Lido right now. See what else is on in Portsmouth.
Also in Portsmouth: Ocean House, Portsmouth Marriott Hotel, The Churchillian and Southsea Library.
What's on here
Nothing scheduled at Hilsea Lido right now.
Questions about Hilsea Lido
How do I get to Hilsea Lido?
Hilsea Lido is at London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RP. The nearest station is Cosham station, about 15 minutes' walk. There are four bus stops nearby, the closest Hilsea Lido (Stop A) (four minutes' walk). The arrival guide above has the details, and the directions button opens a map.
Is there parking at Hilsea Lido?
Hilsea Lido has free parking on site. Car parks listed in the arrival guide: Hilsea Lido car park (Free) and Village Hotel Portsmouth car park (Free up to 4 hours; then £10 Mon-Thu, £5 per day Fri-Sun). A small number of free on-site spaces, including accessible bays, but very limited.
Is Hilsea Lido step-free?
Changing Places toilet installed in the restoration; entry lagoons give wheelchair access into the pool.
What business events are on at Hilsea Lido?
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