The chair of Ipswich's Broomhill Lido Trust has said it is "nice there is interest but I am a bit concerned" after urban explorers were spotted filming in the site.
A video uploaded to TikTok saw a group of people exploring the long-closed Broomhill Lido, which, despite efforts to refurbish the pool, has remained closed for 23 years.
The video shows the large plants and weeds growing in the cracks of concrete, a metal cover over the former pool and graffitied shower blocks in the main building.
It comes after several other urban explorer videos have been posted on TikTok at other Ipswich landmarks, such as the former Tolly Cobbold brewery and the Great White Horse Hotel.
"But I am a bit concerned because it's a semi-derelict building at the moment, and we don't like breaking in or going on site that aren't accompanied.
"This is why the trust puts on events regularly, so that people can have a view safely.
"We want people to be able to see and enjoy it, we want 2000 people on each day in there and is frustrating that people are unable to enjoy the space so far, if the lido was open, people wouldn't need to break in."
In July, funding was pulled for the refurbishment by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in response to the financial position of Fusion Lifestyle, which was working with the fund and Ipswich Borough Council to refurbish the lido.
Mr Ling said: "At first glance, that looks like a massive step back, but if it's a step back to clear the way to a stronger agreement between the borough council and the National Lottery Heritage fund themselves, then you've got much stronger platform with two key stakeholders who are able to provide the millions of pounds in funding that is needed".
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