The STRAND POOL

MEDWAY'S OPEN AIR LIDO

The Strand Pool at Gillingham, Kent is Medway's only open air swimming pool or lido. Open to all for family fun or for serious swimming, the Pool includes a paddling area and a lazy river. The Strand Pool uses filtered salt water from the nearby River Medway and has ample sun bathing areas. Owned and operated by Medway Council, the Strand Pool also has an active user group - the Friends of the Strand Pool - who are keen to help improve the Pool's ambience, customer experience and marketing. UPDATE APRIL 2021 - Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Medway Council were unable to open the Pool for 2020. We are awaiting confirmation of the arrangements for 2021 but the Pool is tentatively scheduled to open on Saturday 29th May, subject to any ongoing COVID 19 issues.

POOL NEWS

The Strand Pool was unable to open at all in 2020. Medway Council have indicated that it is their intention to open the Pool for the 2021 season. Subject to any COVID 19 restrictions, it is hoped to re-open the Pool on Saturday 29th May. Further details and confirmation to follow nearer the time.

TODAY'S WEATHER

ESSENTIAL INFO

CONTACT

STRAND POOL

Tel. 01634 333927

Strand Approach Road,

Gillingham, Kent

ME7 1TT

Medway Council email:

VISIT

STRAND POOL

2021 Opening Hours:

TO BE CONFIRMED

2021 Summer Opening

Provisionally planned for Saturday 29th May

subject to COVID 19 restrictions

Parking on site, charges apply

1 - 2 hours £1.50

2 - 4 hours £2.50

4 - 6 hours £3.50

Over 6 hours £5.20

POOL ADMISSION

PRICES

2021 prices, hours and other details TO BE CONFIRMED

2019 prices shown below

Adults (16 yrs and older):

£5.40

Juniors (15 yrs or younger):

£3.40

Seniors (60 yrs and older):

£3.40

Under 3's Free

FREE for under 16s and over 60s if a valid Medway Free Swimming Card is produced

Medway residents over 60 or under 16 years of age are entitled to a Free Swimming Card, available at Medway Park and Strood / Splashes / Hoo Sports Centres. Cards are not issued at The Strand, but will be valid there

LOCATION

FOSP

About the "Friends of the Strand Pool" (FOSP)

In May 2016 a number of Strand Pool regulars realised that the Pool operators, Medway Council, had cut back on the usual opening days and hours in a bid to save money. An informal meeting quickly led to a more organised association that has since launched a public petition, set up a Facebook page and this website to improve communication and meet regularly with the Council's Sport, Leisure and Tourism bosses.

FOSP are a completely non-political organisation, and our Committee members range in age and interests - some have swum the Channel and love cold-water swimming, others learned to swim at the Strand Pool 40 or more years ago and still spend much of their Summers there. All share a love for this unique 120 year old facility, and are passionate about the Pool continuing to be a safe, clean and enjoyable place for Medway families to visit for generations to come.

Since becoming established, FOSP members have been overwhelmed with the level of support from local people - over 5,500 supported our petition and our Facebook posts reach as many as 28,000 people - and we now work in partnership with the Council to improve the day-to-day running of the Pool and to promote greater usage through active marketing.

This website has been established to provide a one-stop source of all information about the Strand Pool - what's on, pricing, location, contact details, weather updates, etc, etc - and we hope that you find it helpful.

FOSP volunteers are happy to help support this historic facility to ensure that customers in 2021 will enjoy the best possible experience, and are planning some fun events for all the family.

All ideas and offers of help welcome!

Contact the Friends via