Funding secured for restoration of historic Broomhill Lido

Fusion Lifestyle, the charitable sports and leisure management organisation, has secured £6.8m grant funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund with further support from Ipswich Borough Council to complete the long-planned restoration of the historic, Grade II listed Broomhill Lido.

The grants will help cover the almost £10m required to complete the project, with the restoration seeing the open-air pool in the centre of Ipswich returned to its former glory. The successful application follows more than 20 years of efforts, from campaigners and user groups, in support of the proposals.

Once open the redeveloped lido will provide swimming, fitness, and community facilities to the local area. Work will take place over a two-year period, with a planned opening in early 2026.