Lido Ponty
Lido Ponty
4.5
7:30 AM - 7:15 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 7:15 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 7:15 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 7:15 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 7:15 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 7:15 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 7:15 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 7:15 PM
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“The National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty is situated in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park and has three pools; a main pool, an activity pool and a splash pool. All are heated to a very comfortable 28 degrees, Lido Ponty offers fantastic swimming opportunities for people of all ages and abilities including everything from fun inflatables, Aqua Scooterz, Aqua Peddlerz and a Water Walker. Aimed at our smaller visitors, the splash pool is complete with an umbrella water fountain that your little ones will love. They can bring their buckets and watering cans and play in the warm water in this safe and happy environment. Admission to the National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, is FREE for children under the age of 16 and £2.00 per adult. If activities are required these can be accessed via a small charge of £2.50. all are available for the 1.5hour session. Lido Play which is situated right next to the Lido Ponty is an adventure play area providing all the fun needed for children of all ages
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- SamF87Gravesend, United Kingdom86 contributionsWinter swim sessionsCold Water Swims - have been Coming for the cold water swims every weekend in Feb and March - wish they would do more of these as they are excellent! Meet new people or see friends plus so good for your mental and physical health! Facilities are great.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 8 March 2024
- Robbie A102 contributionsSuperb venue for familiesAmazing venue to take the children in the nice weather. We visited yesterday with our two grandsons and who is 4 and a 10 month old . Firstly busy to park on a Sat, but a little wait, and we got a spot , and it's FREE parking on a Sat too. A little stroll over the lovely pedestrian bridge into a beautiful well equipped park ,with cafes and toilets. The Lido is here too and once again Free ! For children. It's slot booking (so you have to book well in advance for tickets). It has heated pools , we had an amazing day ( helped with the sunshine) congratulations to the powers that be and the people of Pontypridd on having an looking after and maintaining an amazing outdoor place to visit for families.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 1 June 2024
- Charmaine G3 contributionsExcellent facility- well done PontyI took my children here after school. We went to the family fun session. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The pools had plenty of life guards on duty and I felt my eldest daughter was being watched vigilantly on the inflatable. She fell off at one point and the lifeguard was there to offer her a pole to hold onto immediately. The grounds were clean and we witnessed the staff begin their end of session clean as we left which was well organised and thorough. Music was playing and it was a cheery atmosphere. We will definitely be back.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 1 July 2024
- aa2walesCardiff, United Kingdom122 contributionsStill had fun in the rainWe had a great time here with 2 kids (12 and 10) despite the rain. The water was heated to a nice temperature which made the windy rainy day more bearable! There is an inflatable course and inflatable wheel you can have a go on, music playing so nice atmosphere. If it’s a sunny day you can use the loungers. The changing rooms outside are basic but okay and one negative was that the lockers didn’t seem to really lock properly. Lifeguards and reception team were fine. I think the best thing is the very reasonable price. We will look to go again in better weather, I expect it may be more busy!Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 30 August 2024
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Annie G
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Business
Lido Cafe-I had arranged a children's event for a peer parent support group. Trains changed to bus replacement service, torrential rain, Stay and Play place closed when we had reserved a table. The cafe and staff were wonderful at accommodating us to do a teddy bear hunt, some dancing and game playing! The children had a great time. Great selection of food. Pizza delicious, waffle chips yummy, great coffee and fantastic healthy/veggie selection. Staff and Chef are so freindly and helpful that I am very grateful you saved the day! The pool and Lido is of course gorgeous and it is good to know there is a room to hire above the cafe. Thank you!
Written 2 October 2021
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dizzylizzy101
Cardiff, UK29 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
This place is such a gem! Came with my 12 and 9 year olds and they both absolutely loved it.
As well as a pool to swim (although too busy to do lengths) there is an inflatable obstacle course, a inflatable zorbing ball and a cute splash area for little ones.
There are lots of lifeguards and all of the staff are so friendly and helpful. It is phenomenally good value and feel incredibly lucky to have this so close to home.
Booking is a bit of a pain as you have to know when the tickets are being released for the whole month and be able to go online to book within 30 minutes of release in summer season… but totally worth the stress of trying to book. I would highly recommend!
As well as a pool to swim (although too busy to do lengths) there is an inflatable obstacle course, a inflatable zorbing ball and a cute splash area for little ones.
There are lots of lifeguards and all of the staff are so friendly and helpful. It is phenomenally good value and feel incredibly lucky to have this so close to home.
Booking is a bit of a pain as you have to know when the tickets are being released for the whole month and be able to go online to book within 30 minutes of release in summer season… but totally worth the stress of trying to book. I would highly recommend!
Written 21 August 2022
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Byron W
Pontypridd, UK46 contributions
Sept 2021
Nice outdoor pools. However, they're spoilt by block bookings. It's very difficult to book a session. I looked for a session early today, and every child session is booked out until the children go back to school. Pre-Covid. Only 70% of sessions could be booked online. The other 30% were available to people who queued at the door. Now, it's all online and people are block booking every date available. I've spoken to members of the Lido staff, and they have confirmed that this is going on. Some days, the pools are not full, but all the available spaces have been booked by people who have not bothered to turn up, for whatever reason. If everyone had to pay in full to book online, these block bookings would stop.
Written 31 July 2022
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srh19
182 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Brilliant pre booked online after trying for a while. 2 adults 2 children.
Had never been before simple booking procedure when we arrived we waited outside for our time slot and was given a changing room number which was ours to use whilst there. Changing room. Was spotless and antibac outside door to each room.
Pool was lovely and warm and again spotless. Staff in checking in and poolside lifeguards were great polite , efficient and good with the children, couldnt fault them.
Quite a drive from us but we will definitely be back and would highly recommend.
Had never been before simple booking procedure when we arrived we waited outside for our time slot and was given a changing room number which was ours to use whilst there. Changing room. Was spotless and antibac outside door to each room.
Pool was lovely and warm and again spotless. Staff in checking in and poolside lifeguards were great polite , efficient and good with the children, couldnt fault them.
Quite a drive from us but we will definitely be back and would highly recommend.
Written 7 August 2021
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Amy L Grba
South Wales, UK136 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
My first vist to Lido Ponty .I booked it on line 9am till 10:15 am it cost me £3.00 which for a hour and 15 min you can't go wrong . the pool area was great with planty of sun loungers and changing huts and they had music playing . the pools are great with a splash zone.pool for the lane swimmers and casual swimmers and another pool for activities.the pool areas are clean and tidy .plus they had different changing rooms with showers and toilets inside .had a nice time and would definitely return soon.
Written 26 June 2023
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Laura
Bristol, UK91 contributions
Sept 2021 • Solo
Given up trying to get a slot. It's always booked. I've heard by people doing block bookings which they don't even use all the time. Selfish. Doesn't look all that anyway, will find a better one more accessible!
Written 13 September 2021
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BlodynHapus
Wales18 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
This is a really lovely community pool in a beautiful park. I went for the first time today and it was great, clear covid controls and private changing areas. It’s has 3 pools, 25m outdoor pool, a separate inflatable pool and small children’s pool. The people (staff and other swimmers) all very friendly. Parking is a challenge so leave plenty of time to park and walk to the lido. The lido has lockers that need a £1 coin to work and there is a clock to help keep track of time. Remember the time and date you’ve booked as you won’t get an email confirmation.
Written 31 May 2021
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A L
18 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Right from the outset, this is a well run, well maintained, totally stunning Lido. My daughter and I travel around visiting as many lidos as we can. We were mesmerised by how totally beautiful this one is. The town should be so proud.
Written 5 August 2021
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ragamuff1n
Leyland, UK117 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
I've been taking my children here for years and we loved it. We were gutted when it was flooded and closed. Finally able to book and even thou my girls are teenagers, we love it still as I said even when it rains. It was lovely to have a reminder email, welcoming us and reminding us of our upcoming visit.
The British weather did not disappoint and upon turning up in the park, promptly threw it down. My girls are too old for the play area but the other kids were having a lovely time. We were hiding under the porch area, trying our best to keep our sandwiches dry. Our visit was booked for 2.15 and we started to queue from about 1.55. During this time the rain stopped. Staff were really pleasant and helpful. The Lido itself is beautiful with plenty of sunbeds (not that we needed them) and plenty of changing areas on the poolside and inside. The water temperature was lovely and it was great to be able either to swim in the swim lane or play in the main area. The girls still loved the inflatables in a separate area. Thank you to the Lido for keeping the costs down and making this such an enjoyable visit for everyone of all ages.
The British weather did not disappoint and upon turning up in the park, promptly threw it down. My girls are too old for the play area but the other kids were having a lovely time. We were hiding under the porch area, trying our best to keep our sandwiches dry. Our visit was booked for 2.15 and we started to queue from about 1.55. During this time the rain stopped. Staff were really pleasant and helpful. The Lido itself is beautiful with plenty of sunbeds (not that we needed them) and plenty of changing areas on the poolside and inside. The water temperature was lovely and it was great to be able either to swim in the swim lane or play in the main area. The girls still loved the inflatables in a separate area. Thank you to the Lido for keeping the costs down and making this such an enjoyable visit for everyone of all ages.
Written 31 July 2023
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SarahJ
21 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We visited today, wevd vern quite a few times over the years. Gorgeous pool and it's clean, tickets are cheap as chips too. However our visit today was spoiled by a few things. Kids were bombing in the deep end, right next to life guards who did nothing. Some selfish people hogged the changing huts, we saw them locking them from from the outside by reaching over the top!! It was also extremely busy, I think they over book it.
Written 30 August 2024
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Children aged 8-15 go free. Under 8 years would need an adult. Adults pay a non-refundable fee. If you were to book a session for you 8+ years child, you could book another 5 non-paying children at the same time. They might not actually be your children. So, you could book for your and someone else's children, as soon as the Lido web site allows you to do so. I checked the Lido web site just now. The next two Saturday and Sunday sessions are fully booked. If your children don't want to go, who cares. It hasn't cost you anything.
Written 5 September 2022
Nicola J
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Can I book the activities on the day? Or does this need to be booked in advance.?
Written 16 August 2021
What are the chances of getting 2 adult and 1 child ticket for next tues by qeueuing on the day please. Fully booked online.
Written 25 August 2019
I've book for today. it's a thunderstorm coming today so would it still be open or not.
Written 30 July 2019
I just turned up but I’m sure you can , give them a call to check
Written 11 July 2019
Can I come and stay the whole day?
Written 8 July 2018
You have to turn up and see if they have walk in tickets available. They often do so it’s worth a try!
Written 8 July 2018
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