Welcome to the Saltdean Lido Tour and Networking event hosted by G4C and SCYPN! Join us at Saltdean Lido on October 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM for an exciting evening of exploration and connection.
Saltdean Lido, designed in the 1930s by London architect Richard W. H. Jones, is one of Britain’s finest examples of modernist seaside architecture. Built in the International Style with a distinctive Streamlined Moderne design, it symbolised the optimism and progressive spirit of interwar leisure culture. Commissioned by entrepreneur Charles Neville as part of his Garden City-inspired holiday resort at Saltdean, the Lido and its sister building, the Ocean Hotel, were created to elevate Saltdean into a fashionable destination within the competitive British holiday market.
English Heritage has recognised Saltdean Lido as one of the Seven Wonders of the English Seaside, describing it as the pinnacle of lido design in the UK. Its modern facilities rivalled any pool in southern England and attracted international acclaim.
Today, Saltdean Lido remains a celebrated landmark of Britain’s seaside heritage after being fully restored in recent years. Our tour will take you through the histroy of the site and its architectural marvel, alongside interesting talks from consultants who were involved in that process.
How to get there
By Car We are located just off the A259 Coast Road, in the heart of Saltdean. Two car parks are situated immediately adjacent to the Lido (SatNav: BN2 8SP).Please note: Parking is free but available on a first-come, first-served basis.
By Bus Bus routes 27, 12X, 12 and 14 all stop directly at the Lido, with services running from both Brighton Station and the city centre, as well as from Eastbourne. Alight at Longridge Avenue for a one-minute walk to the Lido.
By Bicycle The Undercliff Walk allows you to cycle all the way to the Lido along the coast, from as far as Hove, without needing to use the road. Cycle parking facilities are available on site.
By Beryl E-Bike The Lido are the eastern hub for the Brighton & Hove Beryl network of pay-as-you-go e-bikes. This means you could, for example, hire a bike in Portslade and ride along the coast to the Lido entirely off-road. For more information, please visit the Beryl website or download the Beryl app.
By TrainThere are frequent direct train services into Brighton from London and Gatwick Airport. From Brighton, you can continue your journey to the Lido by bus, bicycle, Beryl e-bike or on foot.
