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​Hilsea Lido is located in Portsmouth North. It was opened in 1935 and rapidly became known as an Art Deco jewel of the south coast. Designed for 750 swimmers and up to 1,000 spectators, it was the training venue for the GB diving team preparing the 1936 & 1952 Olympics and was the backdrop for scenes in Ken Russell’s film of the Who’s rock opera ‘Tommy’. The Hilsea Lido was closed in 2008 and in 2010, after two years of negotiation, a group of volunteers formed a registered charity called the Hilsea Lido Pool for the People Trust and secured a 99 year lease from Portsmouth City Council.

New funding has given us an opportunity to make Hilsea Lido a space that belongs to the community, promotes health and wellbeing and is welcome to all. What would you like us to think about when we put our plans together for this unique visitor attraction?

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Seekers make a splash with University of Portsmouth!

Seekers worked with a group of business students from Portsmouth University to propose and develop a range of new activities for Hilsea Lido. Which will contribute the the wider business plan.

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Our mission is to help Hilsea Lido create a vibrant community hub. To grow an ethical and sustainable business, with the aim of attracting funding that will make Hilsea Lido great again.  
Our vision is to help Hilsea Lido create a space which enables our community to thrive. A space to bring people together through education, sport, physical activities and cultural events.  

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Brand Development

The team from the University of Portsmouth collaborated with Highbury College to conduct market research into the sorts of activities people wanted at the lido. Following the survey analysis the team created example posters to advertise activities.

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The team created an interactive timeline to show Hilsea Lido's history.
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The team created an interactive map to present their recommendations.
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Hilsea Lido Trail Team

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Michael Herbert
​Hilsea Lido Trail Team
I am a born and bred country boy, there is nothing better than relaxing in a garden overlooking fields with sunset.
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Joe Betros
Hilsea Lido Trail Team
I enjoy exercising, whether that's running or weight training. Die hard Chelsea FC fan! I enjoy competitively gaming online with friends.
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Eugenia Erza-Essien
Hilsea Lido Trail Team
I was born in the UK, but I grew up in Ghana. A beautiful country with great culture and lovely people to be surrounded by. My philosophy in life is to live life to be happy and be free-spirited.
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Monib Ahmad
Hilsea Lido Trail Team leader
I was born and raised in the city of Southampton. I have an outgoing personality, like socialising with friends and love to game whenever I'm free.
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Seekers Mission

​Seekers mission is to engage, motivate and inspire young people to be confident in their creativity.

Seekers vision is to create engaging learning environments and unique experiences which spark creative thinking and doing to bring about positive social change.
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  • Seekers
  • Explore Our Programme
    • Unlock The Door To Your Imagination
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    • Dragon Quest Trail
    • Hilsea Lines
    • Gauntlet
    • Queen's Jubilee Trail
    • St Marys Church Trail
    • Portsmouth Diverse City Trail
    • Comic Con Trail
    • Flotsam & Jetsam Trail
    • Game Fest Trail
    • Winter DC Trail
    • Victorious Braille Trail 2021
    • Seekers Conference Trail
    • Shirley’s Flag Trail
    • Portsmouth Millennium Trail
    • Spice Island Trail
      • Spice Island Trail Making Blog
    • Gosport Waterfront Trail
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  • Create Your Future
    • Seekers Program Guide
    • Meet Our Team
    • Seekers Thing
    • Volunteer
    • Theory of Change
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    • Doodle Your Dreams
    • Portsmouth Grammar School CAW
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