When it opened it was the largest lido in England, measuring 330ft by 75ft. ... Calverton, Papplewick, Carrington, Clipstone and Newark also had lidos which closed from the 1980s onwards.

Sharing her memory of visiting Papplewick Lido, Jane Love said: "The water was so cold we used to turn blue within seconds! Great fun though, once you were numb to it." Tammi Bere shared her ...

Lidos across Nottinghamshire used to provide hours of fun and unforgettable memories. Every summer crowds would flock to the outdoor pools where you could swim and dive all day long. Most were ...