Saltdean Lido

We sit at the heart of something remarkable. The Reading Room is the hospitality home of Saltdean Lido, a Grade II* listed Art Deco landmark on the Sussex coast, just along from Brighton.

Designed by Richard Jones and opened in 1938, the Lido's sweeping Streamlined Moderne curves make it one of only a handful of its kind in England, and one English Heritage has counted among the "Seven Wonders of the English Seaside." After years of community campaigning and a restoration of around £7.5m, it has been brought fully back to life, and today it runs year-round.

It is owned and run by Saltdean Lido CIC, a not-for-profit community interest company whose purpose is to safeguard the building and keep it as an asset for the people of Saltdean and beyond. We are proud to be part of that story.

A setting like no other

The journey here is part of the day. Saltdean Lido sits among the white cliffs of Saltdean and Rottingdean, the South Downs and some of the finest coastal dog walks in the area, making the way there as much a pleasure as the place itself. Beyond its beautiful rock gardens, the building opens onto sunbathing lawns and terraces that look out across the pool and the sea.

Far more than a pool

At its centre is a 40-metre heated open-air pool with sunbathing lawns. The restored building and grounds hold so much more. It is a genuine destination, with something for everyone.

Heated open-air pool
40 metres, with sunbathing lawns
Sauna
Part of the wellness offer
Gym
Fully equipped
Fitness studio
With a full class programme
The Reading Room Lido
Our café and restaurant, that's us
Art Deco ballroom
The venue for weddings and events, with all the catering by our own kitchen
Library
Within the restored building
Community rooms
For groups and local use
Heritage & learning space
Telling the building's social history
Rock gardens
Beautiful grounds with year-round colour
E-bike storage
Secure storage for the coastal ride from Brighton

For the full story, browse the Lido website

VISIT SALTDEAN LIDO

Getting here

Easy to reach by car, bus or bike. Parking is free for all our guests, with a quick registration at the desk for stays longer than two hours. We're on the major Brighton coastal bus route, with a Brighton & Hove e-bike drop-off directly outside the door.

When you marry, we cook

The Art Deco ballroom is one of the most distinctive wedding venues on the South Coast, and every plate is prepared in-house by our own kitchen. From canapés on the terrace to the wedding breakfast itself, the catering is ours, made by hand and shaped around your day. You can read more on our Weddings & Events page.

Come and join us

Saltdean Lido belongs to everyone, and so do we. Whether it's a morning coffee, a swim, a Sunday roast or the day you marry, you'll find a warm, welcoming community by the sea, and a table always ready. Come down and be part of it.

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