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# Friends of Jesus Green Lido

Britain's longest outdoor swimming pool in Cambridge, UK. Open all year round.

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## Posts

- [Jesus Green Lido News and Updates](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news-and-updates/)
- [Bring and Share lunch & Centenary Cygnets performance - this Sunday!](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/bring-and-share-lunch-centenary-cygnets-performance-this-sunday/) - Join us this Sunday at Jesus Green Lido for the latest Bring and Share lunch taking place from 12pm to 2pm. Everyone is welcome. Simply bring along a dish and drinks to share if you can, and enjoy the opportunity to spend time together in one of Cambridge's most iconic outdoor settings. We're also thrilled
- [Lap up lido laughs later this month](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/lap-up-lido-laughs-later-this-month/) - Jesus Green Lido will provide the backdrop for a fantastic evening of stand-up comedy this July, organised by the team at Better (GLL), in conjunction with Custard Comedy. Head to the pool on Friday 24 July to see acclaimed comedian Mike Gunn, whose television appearances include Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, Harry Hill's TV Burp and
- [Support Esther's 100km swim challenge this July](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/support-esthers-100km-swim-challenge-this-july/) - If you are swimming at Jesus Green Lido during July, please keep an eye out for Esther Chambers, who has set herself an incredible challenge – to swim 100km at the pool while raising money for two different charities. Starting on Wednesday 8th July, Esther plans to swim 10k a day on ten successive days
- [Summer solstice swimming this Sunday](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/summer-solstice-swimming-this-sunday/) - Summer solstice is almost here, and we’re celebrating the longest day of the year with extended opening hours at the Lido this Sunday (21st June). On the day, the pool will be open from sunrise to sunset — 5am to 10pm — giving you even more time to enjoy a swim at your favourite pool.
- [Sound bath event postponed](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/sound-bath-event-postponed/) - Due to the bad weather forecast for Thursday 11th June, the organisers of the Sound Bath event have made the decision to postpone this week’s session at the lido. All ticket holders have been contacted directly and the event is being rescheduled. If you have any questions regarding ticket transfers, or places at the event,
- [Places still available at Floating Grove Sound Bath event](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/places-still-available-at-floating-grove-event/) - There are still some tickets available for the Floating Grove sound bath event taking place on Thursday evening of this week from 7:30pm onwards. Sound bath classes are increasingly popular, giving attendees the chance to relax (fully clothed) on inflatables and experience a guided meditation and the sounds of singing crystal bowls. Ticket prices vary
- [Meet the trustees](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/meet-the-trustees/) - Come and meet some of the Trustees of The Friends of Jesus Green Lido charity on Sunday 24th May at the pool, from 8:30am to 10:00am. Whether you’re a regular swimmer, a sauna fan, or simply curious about the work of the charity, the team would love to chat to you. It’s a great opportunity
- [Friends of Jesus Green Lido Charity launches and kicks off sauna fundraising campaign](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/friends-of-jesus-green-lido-charity-launches-and-kicks-off-sauna-fundraising-campaign/) - A charity has been formally launched to help protect and champion the long-term future of Jesus Green Lido, one of Cambridge’s most loved community assets. The public-facing launch of The Friends of Jesus Green Lido Charity* formalises the work of the volunteer group with the same name (established in the 1980s) and coincides with the
- [Mid-week update](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/mid-week-update/) - A quick mid-week update on several things. Opening hours The Lido is open again all day this Friday – from 7AM to 7PM – due to lovely weather forecast. Thanks to the team at Better / GLL for making this happen. This comes ahead of the pool starting its summer swimming timetable next week. On
- [Your invite to the launch of the Friends of Jesus Green Lido Charity](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/your-invite-to-the-launch-of-the-friends-of-jesus-green-lido-charity/) - Come and find out about our new charity On Thursday 14th May 2026 at The Tivoli (Banyard Room – Rooftop) at 6pm Dear Swimmers, We are delighted to invite you to a special evening at The Tivoli to share the start of an exciting new chapter in the future of Jesus Green Lido. As many
- [SpRING EDITION OF LIDO LIFE](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/spring-edition-of-lido-life/) - The latest edition of Lido Life is now available! Your go-to Jesus Green Lido newsletter is packed with the latest updates and some of the many things happening at the pool over the coming months (April to June). Pick up a copy poolside in The Snug, or download a PDF copy here.
- [FULL-day opening: Wednesday 8 April](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/full-day-opening-wednesday-8-april/) - With beautiful weather forecast for Wednesday 8 April, the team at Better (GLL) are kindly opening the lido all day as a one-off treat! Come down, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy a swim. The pool will be open 7am to 7pm - perfect for early birds, or afternoon / early-evening dippers! Book as usual on
- [Festival of Chill raises £1295.42 for Arthur Rank Hospice ](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/festival-of-chill-raises-1295-42-for-arthur-rank-hospice/) - The first Festival of Chill on Saturday 14th March was a great success, involving around 70 swimmers racing in 9.8° water, supported by more than 20 smiling volunteers from the pool. The organisers would like to thank everyone who helped the day run smoothly and made it so much fun - plus donated to Arthur
- [Festival of Chill - swimmer info](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/festival-of-chill-swimmer-info/) - The organisers of the Festival of Chill - taking place at Jesus Green Lido this Saturday (14th March 2026) - have released information for registered swimmers. Please find full details below. Apologies if you are not taking part in the event and receive this information by email. However, please note, members of the public are
- [Spring opening hours confirmed](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/spring-opening-hours-confirmed/) - Spring is not far away and with that comes a change in pool opening hours. The team at Better have confirmed that starting from the 1st March, the lido will be back open every day of the week! Swim times have been confirmed as follows: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 7am to 12pm and 4pm to
- [Festival of Chill at Jesus Green Lido to support Arthur Rank Hospice](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/festival-of-chill-at-jesus-green-lido-to-support-arthur-rank-hospice/) - A special community cold water swimming event will take place at Jesus Green Lido in central Cambridge on Saturday 14th March to raise money for Arthur Rank Hospice. The inaugural Festival of Chill is being organised by a group of dedicated all-year-round swimmers and is supported by the Friends of Jesus Green Lido volunteer committee
- [Just one team place left for Dusk to Dawn swim!](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/just-one-team-place-left-for-dusk-to-dawn-swim/) - Plus only two weeks left of early bird prices for team members! Team applications for the Dusk to Dawn swim taking place this summer at Jesus Green Lido have almost sold out! Just one team place remains if anyone is interested in getting a group of friends or colleagues together to relay swim throughout the
- [Bring & SHARE & SWAP THIS WEEKEND](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/bring-share-swap-this-weekend/) - A quick reminder about two events taking place at the lido this Sunday – 18th January 2026. From 9:00am to 1:00pm you can bring along and swap your unwanted winter swim gear! Neoprene gloves and socks, hats and wetsuits are all welcome. Just dig out anything you aren’t using and bring it along in the hope
- [Lido Life: Winter edition now poolside!](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/lido-life-winter-edition-now-poolside/) - The latest issue of Lido Life has officially landed poolside, bringing a splash of colour and warmth to the chilliest months of the year. Covering December through to February, this edition is packed with latest news from across the Friends of Jesus Green lido community – and is the perfect companion to a hot drink
- [Unveiling of memorial bench to Ash O’Kelly - 29 October 2025](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/unveiling-of-memorial-bench-to-ash-okelly-29-october-2025/) - Earlier this year we were all devastated to hear about the sudden death of one of Better’s young lifeguards, Ash O’Kelly, following a tragic motorbike accident. In memory of Ash, and with the permission of his family, Better, with support from the Friends of Jesus Green Lido, have arranged for a bench to be installed
- [Sea swims, sunshine & seagulls: Lido Friends head to Felixstowe](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/sea-swims-sunshine-seagulls-lido-friends-head-to-felixstowe/) - Sunday 12th October saw another successful Friends of Jesus Green Lido expedition to the Suffolk coast – with 25 people heading to Felixstowe for a morning dip in the sea. After meeting for coffee at the Fludyers Hotel, the group headed for a swim in the surprisingly calm North Sea. The temperature was around 15 degrees
- [Lido Life #2 - Sept to Nov](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/lido-life-2-sept-to-nov/) - We are pleased to announce that the second edition of Lido Life is out – and available for collection from the perspex box in the snug!! Why not pick up a copy the next time you are poolside, grab a coffee from the kiosk, and discover what’s going on at the lido between now and
- [Join Friends Group for a Bring & Share lunch this Sunday](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/join-friends-group-for-a-bring-share-lunch-this-sunday/) - A quick reminder that the Friends of Jesus Green Lido are holding a ‘Bring & Share’ lunch this Sunday at the pool from 12pm to 1:30pm. Pack a dish, take a dip, and then gather with other swimmers to swap delicious food, chat, and connect. The lunch will take place after a performance by the
- [Bank Holiday fun and outdoor fitness at Jesus Green Lido](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/bank-holiday-fun-and-outdoor-fitness-at-jesus-green-lido/) - Are you looking for something to occupy the children during the final week of the school holidays? Why not make the most of the Bank Holiday week at Jesus Green Lido with inflatable sessions taking place daily during w/c 25 August. Plus, once the schools are back, don’t forget there are poolside classes continuing throughout
- [Centenary Cygnets set to make a splash at Jesus Green Lido](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/centenary-cygnets-set-to-make-a-splash-at-jesus-green-lido/) - Cambridge’s favourite amateur synchronised swimming troupe, the Centenary Cygnets, are back this summer with a dazzling trio of performances at Jesus Green Lido. Don’t miss this joyful celebration of community, creativity, and aquatic artistry! Upcoming performances will be taking place at the pool on the following dates: - Saturday 16 August at 2:00pm - Sunday
- [Level Water Dusk to Dawn swimming event ](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/level-water-dusk-to-dawn-swimming-event/) - Well done to everyone that took part in the Level Water Dusk to Dawn swimming event last weekend. 180+ swimmers took part in 34 teams. The team at Level Water have confirmed that the event raised more than £28,000 - the equivalent of nearly 2,000 swimming lessons for disabled children. Thank you to everyone that secured
- [Centenary artwork sale](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/centenary-artwork-sale/) - On Sunday 22nd June, visitors to Jesus Green Lido will have the chance to purchase a series of beautifully designed posters and postcards celebrating the pool’s 100th anniversary - which was marked in 2023. The striking prints are replicas of some of the commemorative banners that adorned the lido and its surroundings throughout the centenary
- [Launching lido life](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/launching-lido-life/) - The Friends of Jesus Green have launched a newsletter this weekend called Lido Life! Pick up copies poolside in the snug, in a wall-mounted perspex box. Alternatively you can download the PDF here to read about all aspects of life at Jesus Green and what’s on over the coming months! We’ll be producing the newsletter
- [extended hours running until 31st August](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/extended-hours-running-until-31st-august/) - We’re thrilled to announce extended hours at Jesus Green Lido starting June 2nd! New hours will be as follows: Mon – Fri: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM & 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMSat & Sun: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM The team at Better (GLL) aim to keep these extended hours running until 31st August!
- [signup for the 12 hour swim relay taking place on 21st june](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/signup-for-the-12-hour-swim-relay-taking-place-on-21st-june/) - This event is unique because it’s for everyone, regardless of your ability. It’s not a race so it’s not about speed or distance. You swim as much as you want, as fast as you want.Gather a team of between 1 to 4 swimmers and swim for an hour each, for 12 hours!For full details and
- [Wild Swimming Documentary at the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse Cinema Sat 22nd March 3.30pm](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/wild-swimming-documentary-at-the-cambridge-arts-picturehouse-cinema-sat-22nd-march-3-30pm/) - Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Why not head to the Arts Picturehouse in Cambridge to watch Rave On For the Avon - an independent wild swimming documentary that explores a community’s fight to save their bathing spot in unique, daring and Bristol ways. Patrick Naylor wrote in his article for Outdoor
- [Lido book reprinted after first print run sells out](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/lido-book-reprinted-after-first-print-run-sells-out/) - The authors of ‘100 Yards, 100 Voices: A century of swimming at Jesus Green Lido’, are thrilled to announce that copies of the book are now available to purchase again, after the first print run sold out in a matter of weeks. Due to overwhelming demand, the Friends of Jesus Green Lido have printed more
- [New opening times from 31st March](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/new-opening-times-from-31st-march/) - We are very pleased to let you know that with effect from 31 March 2025, the Lido will be open for the following hours until early May when the summer times will commence. From 31 March 2025: Monday 0700-1200 & 1600-1900Tuesday 0700-1200Wednesday 0700-1200 & 1600-1900Thursday 0700-1200Friday 0700-1200 & 1600-1900Saturday 0700-1200Sunday 0700-1200 In addition, the sauna
- [Friends of Jesus Green Lido launch stylish merchandise collection on Redbubble](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/friends-of-jesus-green-lido-launch-stylish-merchandise-collection-on-redbubble/) - A new range of merchandise supporting Jesus Green Lido is available to purchase just in time for Christmas. The Friends of Jesus Green Lido, the charity set up to safeguard the future of the lido and champion outdoor swimming in Cambridge, has launched a new line of products via Redbubble – the global online marketplace for on-demand
- [BOOK SALES UPDATE](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/book-sales-update/) - Thanks to all that attended the first sale of '100 Yards, 100 Voices' on Sunday 17 November. The team behind the book are pleased to announce that more than 100 copies were sold on the first weekend, and a similar number have been reserved. Don't forget there are more chances to meet the authors and
- [Two swimmers set to dive into literary waters with new book celebrating Jesus Green Lido](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/new-book-celebrating-jesus-green-lido/) - A captivating book celebrating the rich history and vibrant community of Jesus Green Lido in Cambridge
- [Bring and share lunch party + synchronised swimming](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/bring-and-share-lunch-party-synchronised-swimming/) - Join us poolside at Jesus Green Lido for a 'bring and share' afternoon plus synchronised swimming show.
- [Help Shape the Future of Jesus Green Lido](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/help-shape-the-future-of-jesus-green-lido/) - The Friends of Jesus Green Lido Charity is looking for your ideas and support to improve Cambridge’s historic outdoor pool.
- [Winter opening hours at Jesus Green Lido](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/winter-opening-hours-at-jesus-green-lido/) - Jesus Green Lido will remain open throughout the winter, with reduced opening hours from Tuesday 1st October 2024.
- [Vote for Jesus Green Lido charity to win £5000](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/vote-for-jesus-green-lido-charity-to-win-5000/) - We're wanting to drum up as much support for Jesus Green Lido in a national giveaway that's donating £1 million to good causes.
- [CENTENARY Film celebrates Lido's COMMUNITY and Character](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/film-celebrates-lidos-centenary-and-character/) - As we all start looking ahead to the warmer summer months, and a water temperature in double figures, it's worth a look back over the past year when we celebrated Jesus Green Lido's 100th birthday. From movie nights to open days, cake competitions to syncro swimming sessions, we had all manner of events celebrating the
- [APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS AS LIDO SET TO CLOSE in MARCH FOR REPAIRS](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/appeal-for-volunteers-as-lido-set-to-close-in-march-for-repairs/) - Jesus Green Lido will close for this essential maintenance from during March. This includes work to the pool tank, plant room, showers and drains.
- [Winter POOL Party 14 Jan](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/winter-pool-party-14-jan/) - What? It's the Friends of Jesus Green Lido Winter Party - and you're invited! When? Sunday 14 January 2024, 11am to 1pm. Where? Poolside. Bring food to share, bring yourselves, see you there!
- [Jesus Green Friends Meet for Felixstowe Sea Swim](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/jesus-green-friends-meet-for-felixstowe-sea-swim/) - The Friends of Jesus Green Lido have an annual tradition of visiting Felixstowe, for a swim in the sea, to mark the end of the summer season. This year there was a great turnout of approximately forty keen swimmers. We congregated at 11 0’clock at the Fludyers Hotel for morning coffee and then excitedly made
- [Centenary Cygnets back by popular demand](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/centenary-cygnets-back-by-popular-demand/) - The Centenary Cygnets – Jesus Green Lido’s very own synchronised swimming team – are giving a second performance of the Dance of the Little Swans on Sunday 17 September at 4pm. The nine-strong team are taking to the water again following their hugely successful debut at Jesus Green Lido’s centenary celebrations last month. Resplendent in
- [Monthly Mental Health Swims at the Lido](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/monthly-mental-health-swims-at-the-lido/) - Monthly Mental Health Swims are now available at Jesus Green Lido in Cambridge. Led by trained volunteers, the swims are designed to be inclusive, safe and welcoming with the emphasis on dips rather than distance and companionship not competition. The next Mental Health Swim at Jesus Green is on Thursday 7 September at 5pm. Mental
- [Have your say on Lido’s opening hours this Winter](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/have-your-say-on-lidos-opening-hours-this-winter/) - It’s official: Jesus Green Lido will remain open for its third winter. And swimmers are now being invited to have their say on the Cambridge pool’s autumn and winter opening times. Operator Better, which runs Jesus Green Lido on behalf of Cambridge City Council, is running an opening hours survey to gauge opinions on which days and times
- [Jesus Green Lido centenary cake competition ](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/jesus-green-lido-centenary-cake-competition/) - Because a birthday isn’t a birthday without cake, we’re holding a very special cake competition – with some sensational prizes – to celebrate Jesus Green Lido’s 100th birthday on Monday 28 August 2023. Calling all bakers! It’s time to swap your cossie and goggles for an apron and wooden spoon and create a lido-themed cake
- [Flying the flag for Jesus Green Lido](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/flying-the-flag-for-jesus-green-lido/) - Thirty fabulous flags designed by local art students have been installed in and around Jesus Green Lido as part of the pool’s centenary celebrations. The flags were commissioned by Better, Cambridge City Council and Friends of Jesus Green Lido from first year BA Illustration students at Anglia Ruskin University. The students’ brief was to come
- [Jesus Green swimmers reach France](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/jesus-green-swimmers-reach-france/) - Congratulations to the Jesus Green Lido swimmers for two successful Channel swims in July. University of Cambridge open water swimmers raced Oxford from Dover to Calais in the biennial Varsity Channel Relay – albeit not on the same day. The Cambridge team – Evie Anema, Eleanor Mason, Jasmine Eden Gray, Thomas Woolley, Flynn Ryan and
- [Lido Swimmers Take on Oxford in English Channel Relay Race](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/lido-swimmers-take-on-oxford-in-english-channel-relay-race/) - University of Cambridge open water swimming team take on Oxford in historic English Channel Varsity Relay Race after training at Jesus Green Lido
- [Have you seen our poolside penguins?](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/have-you-seen-our-poolside-penguins/) - A trio of penguins have appeared poolside, complete with cossies, hats and goggles! The crochet critters were created and installed by the Cambridge Yarn Collective as part of Jesus Green Lido’s centenary celebrations. Sophie Neville, Dorothy Singer, Clare Collier and Hilary Butler set up the Cambridge Yarn Collective six years ago after working on a
- ['Nothing Great Is Easy' makes a splash at Jesus Green Lido](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/nothing-great-is-easy-makes-a-splash-at-jesus-green-lido/) - Nothing Great is Easy tells the story of Captain Webb, the first person to swim the English Channel. Here's a review of the one-man show performed recently at Jesus Green Lido.
- [Refubishment Works at Jesus Green Lido](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/refubishment-works-at-jesus-green-lido/) - Jesus Green Lido is now undergoing refurbishment works of its toilets and showers.
- [Help The Lido bloom and join Jesus Green's Gardening Group](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/help-the-lido-bloom/) - Join the Jesus Green Lido's gardening group and help our lido bloom as we celebrate the 100-yard swimming pool celebrate its centenary in 2023.
- [A Warm Welcome to our new website](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/a-warm-welcome-to-our-new-website/) - Welcome to the new website for the Friends of Jesus Green Lido. Here you'll find details about this much-loved outdoor swimming pool in the heart of Cambridge.
- [Centenary SIgn marks Lido's unique legacy](https://jesusgreenlido.org/news/centenary-sign-marks-lidos-unique-legacy/) - If you’re waiting for the water to warm up before visiting the Lido, our new centenary sign is an added incentive to get back in the swim.

## Pages

- [Home](https://jesusgreenlido.org/) - Jesus Green Lido - Britain's longest outdoor swimming pool in Cambridge, UK. Open all year round.
- [The team](https://jesusgreenlido.org/about-the-friends/the-team/) - MEET THE TEAM The Friends of Jesus Green Lido Charity is run by a committed team of trustees and supported by an enthusiastic group of volunteers and a wider community of Friends. OUR TRUSTEES The Trustees of the Friends of Jesus Green Lido Charity play a vital role in supporting and safeguarding the long-term future
- [DONATE](https://jesusgreenlido.org/donate/) - DONATE CURRENT CAMPAIGN HOTTING THINGS UP WITH A NEW SAUNA Our first fundraising appeal is underway. We’re raising money to help fund the installation of a new purpose-built community sauna that will significantly enhance the experience of people swimming at Jesus Green Lido. Cold-water swimming is now widely recognised for its physical and mental health
- [GET INVOLVED](https://jesusgreenlido.org/about-the-friends/get-involved/) - Planning a visit to Jesus Green Lido in Cambridge? Here's all you need to know to access and enjoy this remarkable outdoor swimming pool.
- [ABOUT SUB NAV](https://jesusgreenlido.org/about-the-friends/about-the-charity/) - ABOUT US THE FRIENDS OF JESUS GREEN LIDO CHARITY ABOUT US The Friends of Jesus Green Lido is a registered charity (No. 1203117) founded to help protect and celebrate one of Cambridge’s most loved outdoor spaces. Formalising the work of the volunteer group with the same name, the charity is working alongside Cambridge City Council
- [ABOUT TOP NAV](https://jesusgreenlido.org/about-the-friends/) - ABOUT US THE FRIENDS OF JESUS GREEN LIDO CHARITY ABOUT US The Friends of Jesus Green Lido is a registered charity (No. 1203117) founded to help protect and celebrate one of Cambridge’s most loved outdoor spaces. Formalising the work of the volunteer group with the same name, the charity is working alongside Cambridge City Council
- [THE History of Jesus Green Lido](https://jesusgreenlido.org/about-the-friends/history-of-jesus-green-lido/) - A short history of Jesus Green Lido, the UK's longest outdoor swimming pool, and celebrates its centenary in 2023.
- [VISIT](https://jesusgreenlido.org/visit-the-lido/) - VISIT Jesus Green Lido WHEN CAN YOU SWIM AT JESUS GREEN LIDO? OPENING tiMES & PRICING POOL TIMETABLE Jesus Green Lido is an all-year-round outdoor swimming venue owned by Cambridge City Council and operated by Better (GLL). The pool timetable varies depending on the season. • From May to September, the Lido is open every
- [Contact](https://jesusgreenlido.org/contact/) - Britain's longest outdoor swimming pool in Cambridge, UK. Open all year round.
- [About old](https://jesusgreenlido.org/about/) - THE FRIENDS OF JESUS GREEN LIDO CHARITY ABOUT US PROTECTING OUR 100-YARD LIDO A POOL AT A PIVOTAL MOMENT For more than a century, Jesus Green Lido has been woven into the cultural and recreational life of Cambridge. Generations have learnt to swim at this special place. Countless people find physical and mental renewal at
- [NEWSLETTER](https://jesusgreenlido.org/newsletter/) - REGISTER FOR LIDO NEWS LatestDownload June - August 2025 Newsletter
- [A Summer of Centenary Celebrations](https://jesusgreenlido.org/a-summer-of-centenary-celebrations/) - This summer we mark the 100th birthday of Jesus Green Lido with a busy programme of events, parties, goings-on, gatherings and all manner of other activities! Saturday June 10th - 8pm Nothing Great is Ever EasyChris Hudson's one man play about Captain Webb A one-man show detailing the exploits of Captain Webb – the first person
- [Privacy Policy](https://jesusgreenlido.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Suggested text: Our website address is: https://jesusgreenlido.org. Comments Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a
- [Adventure details](https://jesusgreenlido.org/adventure-details/) - WHAT TO EXPECT Butcher austin biodiesel aesthetic cray palo santo irure chicharrones la croix gastropub forage. Typewriter seitan lo-fi minim, poke duis kale chip. Downhill87% Adrenaline93% Forest trail69% RELATED CHECK ALSO THESE ADVENTURE PACKAGES MOUNTAIN CLIMBING ADVANCED MAY 2 - MAY 4 | SURVIVAL Learn More 4X4 ADVENTURE IN ZENOS MAY 12 - MAY 17
- [News](https://jesusgreenlido.org/adventure-news/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger

## Events

- [Bring & Share Lunch & Centenary Cygnets](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/bring-share-lunch-centenary-cygnets/) - The next Friends of Jesus Green Lido Bring & Share Lunch will take place on Sunday 9th August and will feature the latest performance by the pool's very own synchronised swimming team: The Centenary Cygnets. Everyone is welcome. The Centenary Cygnets will be performing at 12:15pm - with the pool closed to other swimmers for
- [Jesus Green Lido Comedy Night](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/jesus-green-lido-comedy-night/) - Jesus Green Lido will provide the backdrop for a fantastic evening of stand-up comedy this July, organised by the team at Better (GLL), in conjunction with Custard Comedy. Head to the pool on Friday 24 July to see acclaimed comedian Mike Gunn, whose television appearances include Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, Harry Hill's TV Burp and The Comedy Store. He'll be joined
- [Summer Solstice Swimming](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/summer-solstice-swimming/) - Summer solstice is almost here! Head to the Lido this Sunday (21st June) where opening hours have been extended from sunrise to sunset (5am to 10pm) - giving you even more time to swim at your favourite pool on the longest day of the year. In the evening, listen to Chesterton Community College Folk Fiddle
- [FLOATING SOUND BATH](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/floating-sound-bath/) - A floating sound bath experience will take place at Jesus Green Lido on Thursday 9th July from 7:30pm to 9pm. The session will be run by The Floating Grove. Sound bath classes are increasingly popular, giving attendees the chance to relax (fully clothed) on inflatables and experience a guided meditation and the sounds of singing
- [Movie nights are back with A Shark's Tale](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/movie-nights-are-back-with-a-sharks-tale/) - Poolside movie nights return this summer in collaboration with Enchanted Cinema. The first film confirmed is A Shark’s Tale on Friday 10th July. The movie will start at sunset with doors opening at 8PM and music from 8:30PM. Tickets start from £11. To book click here.
- [Move like water - nourishing day retreat](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/move-like-water/) - An immersive, reflective and creative exploration of the Blue Mind State. Sunday 24 May from 10am to 4pm. A nourishing day retreat inspired by Hannah Stowe (author, illustrator, mariner and marine biologist) and her new book Move Like Water exploring the calming, creative and restorative power of Water - taking part at Jesus Green Lido
- [Formal launch of The Friends of Jesus Green Lido Charity](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/formal-launch-of-the-friends-of-jesus-green-lido-charity/) - On Thursday 14th May 2026, Trustees will be publicly launching The Friends of Jesus Green Lido Charity and would like to invite you to attend an informal evening talk from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at The Tivoli on Chesterton Road (in the Banyard Room). The event will be an opportunity to: Learn more about why the
- [Festival of Chill](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/festival-of-chill/) - A special community cold water swimming event will take place at Jesus Green Lido in central Cambridge on Saturday 14th March to raise money for Arthur Rank Hospice. The inaugural Festival of Chill is being organised by a group of dedicated all-year-round swimmers and is supported by the Friends of Jesus Green Lido volunteer committee and
- [12hr Swim Relay: Dusk till Dawn](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/12hr-swim-relay-dusk-till-dawn/) - This summer solstice, Jesus Green Lido, one of the UK's most iconic outdoor pools, is inviting teams of swimmers to join an overnight relay event organised by Level Water – a charity dedicated to giving children with disabilities the opportunity to learn to swim. The 12-Hour Swim Relay will see the outdoor pool come alive
- [Punt and Paddle-out Protest to Stop Sewage Pollution](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/punt-and-paddle-out-protest-to-stop-sewage-pollution/) - Join us on the River Cam paddling and punting along the Backs from the Mill Pond, to call for an end to Sewage Pollution of our rivers. Punt and paddle past the Cambridge colleges with our banners on this national day of protest, to show that Cambridge wants an end to the sewage pollution of
- [THE SWIMMER (1968)](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/the-swimmer-1968/) - A screening of the critically acclaimed THE SWIMMER (1968) - in Jesus Green Lido Doors open - 7PM Live music 7.30PM Film on - 8PM (SUNSET) Tickets - https://fixr.co/event/the-swimmer-5th-september-jesus-green-lido-cambrid-tickets-88938998
- [FINDING NEMO](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/finding-nemo/) - A screening of the Disney Classic FINDING NEMO Doors open - 8PM Live music 8.30PM Film on - 9.15 PM (SUNSET) https://fixr.co/event/finding-nemo-27th-june-jesus-green-lido-tickets-856317412
- [A COMPLETE UNKOWN](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/a-complete-unkown/) - A screening of James Mangold's 2024 hit film, starring Timotheé Chamalets, "A COMPLETE UNKOWN" The critically acclaimed - Bob Dylan biopic. Doors open - 7.30PM Live music 7.45PM Film on - 8.45 PM (SUNSET) Tickets - https://fixr.co/event/a-complete-unkown-9th-may-jesus-green-lido-tickets-414862854
- [Wild Swimming Documentary](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/wild-swimming-documentary/) - Visit the Arts Picturehouse in Cambridge to watch Rave On For the Avon - Read more here.
- [Book launch alert!](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/book-launch-alert/) - Dont miss out! This Sunday (17th November) sees the first poolside sale of a very special book featuring the voices of more than 100 Jesus Green swimmers. Come along, meet the authors and pick up a copy of 100 Yards, 100 Voices. The book, curated by Annie Morgan-James and Becky Allen dives deep into the
- [Bring and share lunch party and synchronised swimming show](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/bring-and-share-lunch-party-and-synchronised-swimming-show/) - Join us poolside at Jesus Green Lido for a ‘bring and share’ afternoon plus synchronised swimming show. We’re excited to invite you to a special event at Jesus Green Lido: Bring and Share + Synchronised Swimming Show 🗓️ Saturday, 28 September ⏰ 12:00pm – 2:00pm Join us for a Bring and Share lunch party —everyone is welcome!
- [Cambridge Jazz Festival Choir Community Sing 'n' Swim](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/cambridge-jazz-festival-choir-community-sing-n-swim/) - Cambridge Jazz Festival Choir are hosting their second community singing workshop for the summer at Jesus Green Lido. After you've been for a dip, why not join us for a sing? Groove-based harmonies will be taught by ear, so you don't need any previous singing experience nor need to read music. After the sing 'n'
- [WINTER POOL PARTY](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/winter-pool-party/)
- [Mental Heath Swim](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/mental-heath-swim/) - Monthly Mental Health Swims are now available at Jesus Green Lido in Cambridge. Led by trained volunteers, the swims are designed to be inclusive, safe and welcoming with the emphasis on dips rather than distance and companionship not competition. The next Mental Health Swim at Jesus Green is on Thursday 7 September at 5pm. Mental
- [Enchanted Cinema](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/enchanted-cinema/) - Come and watch the stars under the stars! Join us for a movie night with the Lido as the backdrop as we host a showing of the classic Jaws, alongside a selection of short films about the Lido. Will you ever enter the pool again?! Do bring a bring a camping chair and/or cushion to
- [Bring and Share Party](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/bring-and-share-party/) - Come and celebrate the lido's centenary at our Friends' Bring and Share party on Sunday, August 6th. Taking place at Jesus Green Lido between 12noon and 2pm, we're encouraging Friends to bring their favourite dish to share with fellow fans of the lido! We'll also have a selection of official lido merch (jumpers, hoodies, T-shirts
- [Nothing Great Is Easy: The Story of the First Channel Swimmer](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/nothing-great-is-easy-the-story-of-the-first-channel-swimmer-2/) - In 1875, a former sailor set out from Dover pier on a quest no-one thought possible. Twenty-two hours later, he had swum his way to fame. In a special outdoor performance to mark Jesus Green Lido's centenary year, this one man show brings to life the extraordinary true story of Captain Matthew Webb, the first
- [Swimming Masterclass with Olympian Cassie Patten](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/swimming-masterclass-with-olympian-keri-ann-payne/) - Join Team GB Olympian Cassie Patten for this very special swimming masterclass at Jesus Green Lido. Cassie is a former GB Olympic swimmer and medallist, and a great champion of outdoor swimming. Cassie will be at the pool to deliver a masterclass training session to swimmers in freestyle (front crawl) and open water swimming before
- [Aqua Aerobics Class](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/aqua-aerobics-class/) - Join our fitness class at Jesus Green Lido in this special workout session designed to get you pumped! Starts at 10.30am until 11.15am. Bookable via the Better app and website - just look for the Fitness Classes button!
- [Inflatable Sessions](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/inflatable-sessions/) - Kick off the summer hols with a week of inflatable fun at the Lido. We’ll have a giant inflatable slide in the water, along with a medley of other obstacles for you to bounce around on. Booking vital! See the Better App or website (look under Swim for All!)
- [Opening Day Celebrations](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/opening-day-celebrations/) - A family-fun day with a range of kids' activities, as well as music, a BBQ and more as we celebrate 100 years of Jesus Green Lido!. There will also be an official birthday celebration and one or two surprises during the day. Book through the Better website or app, or at the pool's reception desk.
- [Dusk to Dawn Swim](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/dusk-to-dawn-swim/) - An overnight swim to experience Jesus Green Lido in a different setting ... and hopefully under the stars! In teams, commence you swim as the sun sets and swim through the night as a relay team before celebrating with the sunrise! Soup and hot drinks available from the café. Book through the Better website or
- [Aquathalon swim and run](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/aquathalon-swim-and-run/) - A superb challenge for everyone who loves to mix up their running with a spot of swimming. Or vice versa! This unique swim and run event will take place within Jesus Green, with laps of the park alongside lengths of the pool. Are you up to the challenge?! Reserve your place at the reception desk
- [Fitness Day](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/fitness-day/) - A full day of fitness class activities to celebrate Jesus Green Lido being such a big part of people’s health & wellbeing! Kicking off from 0730 with a High Intensity Interval Training, the lido will be running fitness sessions throughout the day. And of course you can go for a post-class swim afterwards to ease
- [Nothing Great Is Easy: The Story of the First Channel Swimmer](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/nothing-great-is-easy-the-story-of-the-first-channel-swimmer/) - Chris Hudson’s one man play about Captain Webb A one-man show detailing the exploits of Captain Webb – the first person to swim the Channel. Bookings are through Eventbrite and are £10 (£8 concessions). Suitable for over 12 yrs.
- [Summer Solstice](https://jesusgreenlido.org/event/summer-solstice/) - An extended day at the Lido! The pool will be open all day for the longest day of the year (sunrise to sunset), opening at 5am until 10pm. Bookings as normal through the website, and at the desk. The wonderful Chesterton College Orchestra will be playing music to the swimmers from 7pm.

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