Hailed as the ‘premier outdoor pool attraction’ of Wales, Lido Ponty, in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, boasts three heated swimming pools, and makes for a fun and thrifty family day out
Just an hour’s journey from Bristol lies a magnificent Grade II listed lido boasting three heated swimming pools. The Lido Ponty, situated in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, has been hailed by VisitWales as Wales’ “premier outdoor pool attraction”.
The facility also features an adventure play area, complete with swings, slides and tunnels, amongst other attractions, making it an ideal destination for a family day out.
According to its website: “With three pools; a main pool, an activity pool and a splash pool, all heated to 28 degrees, Lido Ponty offers fantastic swimming opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.” It comes after beachgoers are left stunned after rare sea creature spotted off British coast.
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Visitors can also try out an inflatable obstacle course, Aqua Peddlerz and Water Walker. During a visit last year, a WalesOnline journalist described the location as a “gem of the local area”, remarking she felt like she was on holiday.
She penned: “The lido building at the heart of Pontypridd’s Ynysangharad Park was a neglected presence for many decades. The 1920s construction, though derelict for years, still retained a historical, Grade II listed, Art Deco charm with its rows of poolside changing rooms and moss-covered pool.
“After a multi-million-pound redevelopment saw it re-open as the National Lido of Wales almost a decade ago, in 2015, it’s become a premier attraction in the town that’s too often written off.”
The facility has garnered nearly 2,000 reviews on Google, achieving an impressive average rating of 4.7, reports Bristol Live. One visitor commented: “What lovely place. Well staffed and managed. Clean and reasonably priced. Every member of staff was friendly, helpful and overall a well oiled machine.”
One visitor penned: “Lovely summer’s day out with the children.” Another enthused: “Absolutely amazing! Felt like being on holiday on a sunny day. Park is amazing too.”
A different individual noted: “Though the price has increased and sessions are shorter, this is still a beautiful setting and redesigned Art Deco building. Heated to a warm temperature, go before the school holiday while it’s not too busy.”
Another recent guest shared: “Kids really enjoyed the lido. Definitely worth having the activity band for the inflatable and other activities.
“The shallow end of the pool was very busy, but my kids mainly used the deep end and the activities. Staff were engaging with the children, throwing water onto the inflatable for the children who wanted it.” Tickets are £3.50 (plus 25p booking charge) for adults and free (booking charge still applies) for those aged 16 and under.
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