Historic UK lido to finally reopen after 24 years with revamped swimming pool and outdoor cafe

AN Art Deco lido forced to close more than 20 years ago has finally been given the go-ahead to reopen.

Broomhill Lido in Ipswich shut back in 2002.

Broomhill Lido’s plans to reopen have finally been given the go-ahead Broomhill TrustThe outdoor pool first opened in 1938[/caption] Broomhill TrustHowever it closed in 2002 due to a lack of funding[/caption]

The historic lido first opened in 1938, and was one of the first Modernist buildings in the UK.

And the...