after plans approved by Winchester City Council

Winchester City Council has approved plans to turn a disused leisure centre into a lido. The plans, submitted by Sea Lanes, will turn the former River Park Leisure Centre into a health, wellbeing and recreation destination in the heart of Winchester city centre.

Sea Lanes have previously developed – and currently manage – open water swimming attractions in Brighton and Canary Wharf.

Following an evaluation process, the council’s cabinet agreed that Sea Lanes’ proposal offered the “best overall outcome for residents” and will transform the site into a “vibrant community asset”. The proposals will also seek to protect surrounding green spaces and complement the existing and established recreation and sports facilities at River Park.