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Stroud Lido to open this summer after council votes to fund urgent repairs

Stroud Lido to open this summer after council votes to fund urgent repairs

After months of deliberation over works needed to make the much-loved open air pool safe for the public, Stroud's Stratford Park Lido is now set to welcome swimmers this summer, with a new repair plan being approved this June 2026.

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Site of the 'Devil's Chimney' on Leckhampton Hill named National Nature Reserve

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Discover the haunting history of Stroud's canals with a brand-new walking trail