The National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, has this week reached a milestone in its history - welcoming its 200,000th visitor since reopening in 2015.
Phil Ratcliffe, who works in Pontypridd, had the surprise of his life when it was announced that he was the person to reach the attendance milestone. The office worker visits the National Lido of Wales every lunchtime, swimming for a set time each day, five days a week. .
Councillor Ann Crimmings, Cabinet Member for Environment and Leisure and Heritage Services, said: 'I am delighted that the National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, is proving to be as popular today as it was when it re-opened in 2015.
'Lido Ponty is a visitor attraction that Rhondda Cynon Taf is proud of and one which celebrates the past while also embracing the modern 21st Century.
'As well as our tourists and visitors, we also have our regular swimmers at Lido Ponty, and it is fantastic that Phil Ratcliffe helped us reach the total of 200,000 visitors since we re-opened in 2015.'
The site offers Waterside Cafe, which is open every day from 9am, all year round, and offers a wide range of delicious homemade meals from breakfast and lunch, to a cake selection available daily.
There's also a full barista service, and a ‘grab-and-go’ range, freshly prepared by the team.
The Sunday menu offers hot baguettes, Panini’s and rolls filled with Sunday Lunch favourites such as Roast Beef & Horseradish.
There are also ‘Splish Splash’ party packages that include pizza and BBQ parties.
The National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, is open seven days a week until September 3, followed by selected extra weekends in September.
