Stanhope open air swimming pool

This seasonal 25 x 13m open air pool is a rarity in the modern time of homogenised leisure centres. The main pool is heated to a toasty  27°c (82°f). The most uncommon feature, however, is a springboard, which results in the pool tapering off from 1 meter deep to 3 meters deep

For children too young to be in the main pool there is a smaller pool, which is heated to the same temperature, and has a small slide, but is only half a meter deep.

Also on the premises, we have a cafe area with a  sauna. However, the sauna is usually only available as part of a private booking.

Snacks and refreshments are all available on site from the shop, as well as items like dive toys, armbands and goggles.

As we are a charity we rely on the support of the community and our users.

Unfortunately, Stanhope Pool is currently closed due to a failure of safety checks and a quickly expiring lease. We are trying to access grant funding to purchase the freehold and this is likely to require matched funding from us. We are unlikely to have enough so will require lots of help from our users and supporters. When we know how much is required we will let you know. In the meantime, we will be paying lots of legal and advisor bills.

If you need more details please get in touch with info@stanhopepool.co.uk

If you would like to donate to our general fund you are able to do this through the following Paypal donate button.

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Stanhope Pool Ltd
Castle Park,
Stanhope,
Co Durham.
DL13 2LU

Email : info@stanhopepool.co.uk

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/stanhopepool/

Regular updates are posted on our Facebook to keep you up to date with what’s going on, here’s the post recent ones.

Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 weeks ago

The committee would like to thank everyone who attended the public meeting. This well attended meeting was to update Weardale on the current status of plans for the pool and to gauge public support. If you would like more information about this meeting we have added a section to our website here: stanhopepool.co.uk/save-our-pool/At the end of the meeting a survey was handed out. This survey has been created to gather opinions from others who could not attend and from supporters further afield. We'd love to hear your views here: forms.gle/h5KVwx2j62SyFMKP9 ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

2 months ago

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

2 years ago

A letter from the managerIt is with a truly heavy heart that we have to announce we will be unable to open this season. We suffered a major electrical failure at the end of last season, and the months of down time have only worsened this issue. Please know that we have done everything in our power to be able to get the issues fixed but due to the extent of the issues this simply hasn't been possible.Ultimately, we are faced with the reality that the plant room - initially installed in the 1970s - would need to undergo significant restoration before it would be up to the required standard of performance, safety and reliability we need. This would be a costly and time-consuming endeavour, and simply not possible to complete in the limited time we have before we were due to open. Not only this, but, as anyone who has been following us will know, this season was the last year of our lease. This leaves our future in an incredibly uncertain position, and we have had to make the difficult decision to prioritise securing the extension of the lease, before we could justify making such a significant investment in the facility. While we are in an uncertain position this is by no means the end for Stanhope Pool - however, we need your help. We cannot continue without a full committee and committed volunteers. If you feel you can help, please reach out to us via Facebook Messenger, or email us info@stanhopepool.co.uk. Our messages and emails are monitored by volunteers so please know that we will get back to you! On a more personal note, I have been lucky enough to work at Stanhope Pool for the last 9 years, and I want to say thank you to everyone of you that has supported us and given all of our lifeguards some fantastic summer memories. It has been an absolute joy to manage the swimming pool on your behalf. And while I will remain involved with the swimming pool as a volunteer I am now stepping back from managing the facility. On behalf of the committee and myself, we would like to thank everyone for their support. We hope to be able to work with you in the future to get your swimming pool to reflect the beauty of our community, and the surrounding area of Weardale. Yours sincerely, Ruth Haynes Pool Manager ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

2 years ago

We will be starting the cleaning and clearing process at the pool this Saturday 8th from 11-4 and Sunday 9th 1pm-4. Come along and help with the mountains of leaves.We are at the start of the process that leads to opening in late May but with old decrepit plant lots can go wrong or be found faulty. So fingers crossed. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

2 years ago

The news coverage over the weekend brought to mind the occasion in 2004 when a few of the pools volunteers were invited to St James Palace having been nominated for and awarded the Queens Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service by groups in the community. Stood next to Holbein's portrait of King Henry VIII, we had canapes and gin and for a short time had a chat to Queen Elizabeth and retinue about the joys of volunteering at Stanhope Pool to keep the facility that we have open for our users.The Award is in the corner of the pool office.The pool survives on its volunteers. If you would like to be involved please get in touch.Julian ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

2 years ago

We are devastated to have to announce that unfortunately due to staff illness we are having to cancel todays sessions.We are so so sorry for any disappointment dissapointment ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

2 years ago

Have you spotted us on BBC News? - Stanhope swimming pool seeks volunteers to keep it afloatwww.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-62713018 ... See MoreSee Less

Stanhope swimming pool seeks volunteers to keep it afloat

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The open-air pool has enjoyed a busy summer but needs more people behind the scenes.

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2 years ago

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

2 years ago

Unfortunately due to an electrical fault in the plant room we are unable to open tomorrow (Sunday 21st August) All prebooked tickets will be refunded We are so sorry for any disappointment ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

2 years ago

As we are beginning to near the end of the summer holidays we want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has come to swim with us so far. It has been so lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves no matter the weather. As many of you will have seen, we are currently nearing the end of our 50 year lease agreement. The facility is also in desperate need of refurbishment, but as a charity we rely on your help to remain open. If you love Stanhope Pool as much as we do, please spread the word, get involved, and SAVE YOUR POOL ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

2 years ago

We've updated our noticeboard with some info about the poolCome along and check it out! If you have any old pictures of the pool we'd love to see them! ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

2 years ago

We are having continued issues with our phone line. For now you can reach us at 07840983903 ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool is feeling sad.

3 years ago

Unfortunately due to upcoming exams we are incredibly short of staff and will be unable to open for the after school sessions this week.We are able to open for the coming weekend.We are so sorry for any disappointment, any prebooked tickets will be fully refunded ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool updated their status.

3 years ago

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

We are delighted to be working again this year with Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool nestled in the beautiful Durham Dales. We will be running a couple of RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification courses again, the first of which will be;Stanhope Pool, Waterside Court, Stanhope, Co. Durham DL13 2LUCourse 1 - Saturdays and Sundays, 14th/15th/21st/22nd/28th May 2022 (5days)£240.00 per candidateCourse run by experienced lifeguard trainer at friendly community venue with heated open air pool. Free parking is available for all candidates. This course is suitable for both new and renewal candidates and is a five day course.info@ltcnortheast.com ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

We are now closed for the season. Thank you so much to everyone who came to swim with us during 2021. We are so glad that we managed to open this year, we absolutely could not have done it without everyone's support. As a charity we are always looking for help if you would like to volunteer to help with the pool in any capacity please drop us an email to info@stanhopepool.co.uk. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

Tickets are now available to book for next weeks sessions. This will be our last week open, and unfortunately due to reduced staff numbers we are unable to open for family swim sessions on Friday. We hope you will join us for a final swim of 2021 ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

Tickets are now available for next week's sessions 🙂stanhopepool.nuwebgroup.com/browse ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

We are thrilled to announced that we will be back open tomorrow as normal See you then! ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool is feeling heartbroken.

3 years ago

Unfortunately due to massive plant room issues starting at the end of the week and continuing through the weekend, we are unfortunately unable to open tomorrow. All tickets will be refunded.We are so sorry for the inconvenience ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool updated their status.

3 years ago

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

Tickets are now available to book for family swims and lane swims next week ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

We have found an issue with our system which meant that it was showing tomorrow's laneswim sessions as sold out. This issue has now been resolved and those tickets are available to book 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

***Course available in STANHOPE***RLSS National Pool Lifeguard QualificationStanhope Open Air Swimming PoolWaterside Court, Stanhope, Co. Durham£235.00 per candidateCourse 1 - 11/12/18/19/25 September 2021 (5days)Course run by experienced lifeguard trainer at delightful heated open air pool in the scenic Durham Dales. Free parking is available for all candidates. This course is suitable for both new and renewal candidates and is a five day course.info@ltcnortheast.com ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

From this WEDNESDAY (18th August) we will be adding family swims to the timetable. Bookings are required and can be placed here: stanhopepool.nuwebgroup.com/browse ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

We are all open and ready to swim finally! ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

stanhopepool.nuwebgroup.com/browseOnline booking is now available for swimming next week. We will be opening for lane swimming first, and will explore adding family swims once our staff have got to grips with everything. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

We are devastated to have to announce that due to water quality issues we will have to delay our opening by a further week.We are trying our best to get the pool open and are so grateful for everyone’s support. Fingers crossed we really will see you on the 2nd August ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

Unfortunately due to a confirmed case of covid, the last weekend of our lifeguard course has been delayed. This means that we will be unable to open until the 26th. We apologise for the delays ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

Unfortunately we have not managed to find the number of staff required to be open this Saturday. We will be open on the 19th of July. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

3 years ago

We are pleased to announce that the pool is ready for opening. If you are a lifeguard and would like to work with us this summer please send an email to info@stanhopepool.co.ukIf we are able to find staff we are on track to be open for lane swimming by the 3rd July. If our staff numbers remain as they are we will hope to open for lane swimming on the 19th July. Thank you for your patience, we look forward to seeing you soon ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

4 years ago

Unfortunately due to frost damage our opening has been delayed by around 3 weeks. We are now filling the pool and will open as soon as we can. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

4 years ago

Work has started today to begin preparing the pool for opening on the 2nd of June. We are looking forward to seeing everyone return. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

4 years ago

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard QualificationStanhope Open Air Swimming Pool Waterside Court, Stanhope, Co. Durham£235.00 per candidateCourse 1 - 22/23/27/28/29 May 2021 (5days)Course 2 - 03/04/10/11/17 July 2021 (5days)Course run by experienced lifeguard trainer at delightful heated open air pool in the scenic Durham Dales. Free parking is available for all candidates. This course is suitable for both new and renewal candidates and is a five day course.info@ltcnortheast.com ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

4 years ago

Our opening has been delayed until later in June due to damage to the pool liner. Details and timetables to follow. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool is sharing a COVID-19 update.

4 years ago

Due to the changing government guidance, the Trustees confirm that Stanhope Swimming Pool will not be opening this summer. We know this will be a disappointment.At very short notice the government has now allowed outdoor pools to reopen. It takes up to 6 weeks to prepare, fill and heat the pool safely for opening. With the lack of guidance until recently, it was not possible to prepare to open and now having looked at current guidance for being COVID-19 safe in a swimming pool setting, it is not possible to quickly implement the measures required to keep customers and staff safe. Consequently, the trustees have decided to concentrate on being ready to open on time in 2021 and look forward to seeing you then. We are taking this chance to do essential maintenance on the pool plant room.Outside the pandemic, we are very aware that we have too few volunteers for both practical and organisational roles. If you are willing to help support our charity in this way please contact info@stanhopepool.co.uk.Without volunteers, there is no future for Stanhope Pool. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

4 years ago

With the continuing uncertainty surrounding COVID19 and when swimming pools will be able to reopen, the committee has decided that it would be best for us to not open for this season. It would take us 6 weeks to get the pool to a point where we were able to open to the public and as the summer presses on with no confirmation when we would be able to open we are slowly running out of time. We will be taking this time to perform essential maintenance to the facility and look forward to seeing you all next summer. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

5 years ago

Due to the current uncertainty regarding Covid19, we are unable to open for May half-term. We will be posting updates as and when we know more based on government guidance. We are incredibly sorry to have to make this decision but the pool takes 6 weeks to prepare for the upcoming season, this means our process would start now and, for obvious reasons, that is currently impossible. ... See MoreSee Less

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5 years ago

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

5 years ago

Nearly time for our last cold water swimming session. The water is 16.2°C, are you joining us? ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

5 years ago

We have managed to source enough staff and volunteers for one final swim tomorrow evening before we turn the filters off. We hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

5 years ago

Who is joining us for cold water swim this morning? This may be our last one due to staff heading back to uni ... See MoreSee Less

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5 years ago

Who's coming for our cold water swim tonight at 6:30-7:30The water temperature is 18.6°C ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

5 years ago

We're looking forward to seeing everyone for cold swimming tomorrow! After some support from the lido guide, we have decided to rescind the guidance published about wetsuits being compulsory. Instead, you are welcome to make your own call though the staff will be being extra vigilant about getting people out if they are showing signs of being too cold. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

5 years ago

During cold water swimming this morning. 21°C. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

5 years ago

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the first cold water lane swimming tomorrow evening, 6:30pm till 7:30pm! In line with ASA guidance when the water is 20 degrees or more no wetsuit will be required. Water temperatures between 18 and 19.9 degrees swimmers can choose whether they wish to wear a wetsuit or not. Water temperature between 16 and 17.9 degrees wetsuits will be compulsory. Once the water temperature falls below 15.9 degrees we will no longer be opening for swimming. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

5 years ago

We will have cold water lane swimming on Friday and Sunday. Normal lane swim times for those days. Feel free to bring wetsuits etc! ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

5 years ago

Unfortunately, that's us closed for the season. 🔒A huge thank you to all of the staff and volunteers who help us keep this place open, without them we would have closed years ago. ☺️We will still be running cold water swims for the brave souls who do open water swimming, more information will soon follow! ❄️Next year if you would like to be invited to our end of season party pop down before we open to do some volunteering in helping us clean and get things ready for opening! 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

5 years ago

Due to a turn in the weather we are unable to open for lane swim. Apologies for any inconvenience caused ... See MoreSee Less

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Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool

5 years ago

Is it the weather for a lovely swim? ☀️Decide for yourself, pop down for a quick refreshing dip 🏊‍♂️ ... See MoreSee Less

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