Droitwich Lido History

Jewel in the Droitwich Crown

An early guidebook for Droitwich states that

"Droitwich Park, set in the centre of the town within a few minutes walk of St Andrew's Brine Baths, is a spacious wooded garden comprising eleven acres, pleasantly laid out and bordered by meadows. Tennis courts and a bowling green laid with Cumberland turf, a putting green and car park are available to visitors. Its most arresting feature, however, and one which is unique to Droitwich is the open air swimming lido, unique because Droitwich brine, reduced to the density of sea water, is pumped into the spacious pool, 44 yards long and 22 yards wide with a nine feet diving depth at one end. The water which is kept sparkling and buoyant by a modern purification plant, gives the sensation of swimming in the sea although actually Droitwich is as far away from the coast as it is possible to be in England. There are broad terraces for sunbathing and seating for spectators. Refreshments, drinks and ices can be obtained in the restaurant. Small children are provided with a separate paddling pool."
The high regard in which local people held the lido is in every line of this and other descriptions over many years.