The first event to be held at the Hilsea Lido since 1946 will be held by the Best Community project award winners Hilsea Lido Pool for the People. A whole new beginning for the Hilsea Lido as the Hilsea Lido Pool for the People Trust begin to prepare for the English Heritage weekend and family fun-day, September 12th – 13th to mark the beginning of the Hilsea Lido revival.

Members of the HLPP Trust, supported by Portsmouth City Council, have been busy organising their first official event on site at the Hilsea Lido. The weekend will consist of a family fun day held on Saturday 12th providing exciting and fun activities for all the family, including races, a treasure hunt and welly wanging as well fantastic attractions such as Harley Davidson motorbikes, a model railway, bouncy castle and a Big Band

The weekend will also provide the opportunity to explore the Hilsea Lido. There will be an exhibition within the original 1930’s changing rooms profiling local talent past and present as well and giving individuals the opportunity to post their suggestions within an interactive exhibition for the community Guided walks around the Hilsea Lido will also take place across the weekend providing the opportunity to see hidden treasures of our heritage.

The fun will continue on Sunday with live music talking place within the Blue Lagoon between 11am – 4pm.