The Blue Lagoon was the function room for the Hilsea Lido, an art deco style outdoor swimming pool. The Lido opened in 1935, but was closed in 2006. Recently a group of local residents formed a project to renovate the Lido, and there are plans to reopen it next year.
Southsea’s victorian-era seafront, a once popular destination for holiday makers, has declined rapidly in recent years. Restoration has begun, but many of its attractions remain tatty and run-down.
The Queen’s Hotel was originally built in 1861, but after being ravaged by a fire, was rebuilt in 1903, complete with its Edwardian Baroque style that stands today. It is one of the few remaining buildings in the city features this grandiose style.