SWIMMERS made a splash at Ilkley Lido this week after it opened for the 2017 summer season.

Visitors took the opportunity to cool off in the open air pool as the sun shone and temperatures soared on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons.

Tomorrow, Saturday, will see the official opening marked with a family fun day. Visitors are invited to attend the summer opening event from 10am to 5.30pm, at a cost of £2 per person. There will be stalls, face-painting and activities, as well as the outdoor and indoor pools to enjoy.

Steve Hartley, Strategic Director of Place, said: "Ilkley Lido is a great place for a family day out with its wide range of activities and its location, close to Ilkley town centre and on the edge of the beautiful Ilkley Moor. In good hot summers, it has been known to attract up to 50,000 visitors.

"We are looking forward to a great family fun day on Saturday and hoping for good weather."

Also taking place later next month is the Solstice Swim on Wednesday, June 21.

The Bradford-Council run venue has been voted one of the top ten open air pools in the country. The Lido, built in 1935, has a 45-metre stretch of shallow water and slide for children, a fountain pool and a lagoon-shaped pool for swimmers. It is surrounded by a grassy area for relaxing on sunny days and far-reaching views across Ilkley Moor. There is also a cafe, tennis courts, putting green and bowling green.

Season tickets for the lido are also now on sale and cost £125 for adults and £62.50 for children and senior citizens and £50.00 Bradford Leisure card holders.

For further information visit: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/sport-and-activities/sports-centres-and-pools/ilkley-pool-and-lido/or https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofIlkleyLido/