European city less than an hour from the UK unveils plans for brand new lido

A CITY less than an hour’s drive from the UK has unveiled plans for a brand new beach in the heart of its city centre.

The Dublin City Lido project was launched in 2020, with designs for an outdoor space swimming swimming pool complex at George’s Dock.

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The pool would be heated and therefore open all year round.

It would be accessible to both beginners and advanced swimmers.

The site would feature multiple swimming pools per level, as well as green space and recreational facilities including a sauna.

Photos presented to Dublin City Councillors show three swimming pools, one of which has special swimming lanes. It is said to be an ‘Olympic-sized’ 50-metre pool.

There would also be grandstand seating and benches along the edge, along with a café and community space.

The campaign raised only €8,547 of the target amount of €20,000.

If the plan goes ahead, construction costs could rise to €25 million.

This came after plans for a whitewater rafting attraction in the same area were scrapped.

Campaign spokesman Patrick Earls told local media: “Initially we thought it would be a great idea to create something aspirational, and an outdoor swimming pool would be ideal for this location.”

“There is tremendous support from councillors, local TDs, community members, local businesses, large corporations, swimming clubs, polo clubs, Dublin residents and citizens across the country.”

If given the green light, it will be the only heated outdoor pool in Dublin open to the public.

The campaign highlighted other lido success stories, including those in the UK such as the London Fields lido.

Until the starting signal is given, there is plenty to do in Dublin.

One of the most popular attractions is the Guinness Storehouse, which was named Europe’s Best Tourist Attraction last year at the Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2023 awards ceremony.

If you fancy another drink, head to the popular Temple Bar pub for a night out.

It’s also worth visiting the 16th century Trinity College, which has a wonderful library, and EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum.

This is how you spend a weekend in the capital.

Or here’s a seaside town just a few minutes from Dublin city centre