The UKās first ever public swimming pond is celebrating its first anniversary, having welcomed more than 20,000 bathers since it opened last year. The Kingās Cross Pond Club provides a unique and all-natural swimming experience in the heart of London. Designed by architects Ooze and artist Marjetica PotrÄ, the pond is entirely chemical-free, purified through […]
Author: Ashleigh MacKenzie
Campaigners are working hard to raise vital funds needed to repair the last remaining state primary school swimming pool in Leeds. Fifty years since the first foundations were laid, the pool at Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is in desperate need of almost Ā£50,000 of repairs and is currently out of action. The Save Scholes Pool […]
This summerās outdoor show season got off to a flying start as the mild weather heightened interest across the board in hot tubs, pools and the outdoor living lifestyle generally. Many companies reported record-breaking sales figures and exceeded targets, all helping to shape what could be a stonking year for the UKās hot tub industry. […]
Already a formidable name in the delivery of swimming pools, sauna and steam room projects, BOS Leisure has evolved to deliver some of the highest quality and largest commercial spa projects in the UK. The team is also revelling in an outstanding summer season for hot tub and swim spa sales with turnover up by […]
For over a decade, Splash-Tec Ltd has been integrating bespoke hydromassage systems into luxury super yachts and maintains a close working relationship with one of the South Westās most prominent manufacturers ā Princess Yachts International. One of their recent projects was to develop and build a Flybridge Spa bath for Princess Yachts Internationalās latest model. […]
2016 looks to be a boom year for UK hot tub and spa businesses. Increasing demand, improved customer awareness and a favourable economy mean the sector is expanding with new products and a greater than ever customer base. Jane Veysey, co-owner of leading retailer All Swim says the first six months of 2016 were the […]
Following an entrapment incident involving a five-year-old British boy while on holiday in South Africa, UK hot tub suppliers are strongly emphasising that such cases are extremely rare and the vast majority of UK hot tubs pose no risk. In April, Sam Leathes was holidaying with his family when he became trapped underwater in the […]
A devastating fire at the Passion Spas headquarters in The Netherlands has cost the company nearly 75 per cent of its business. The fire, which struck the facility at the end of July, damaged the showroom and the adjacent offices. Reconstruction of the site is already underway and the company is determined to bounce back […]
No matter how well as spa is looked after by its owner, general wear and tear over time will inevitably lead to the need for repairs to keep it running like clockwork. Internet-led, the spa spares and repairs trade offers a much welcome source of sales to the hot tub market. A growing sector, many […]
Entries for the 2016 UK Pool & Spa Awards are now open, with some outstanding entries already looking to raise the pool and spa industry bar. Whether itās a top notch residential pool refurbishment, a unique swim spa installation, or you simply want to shout about the success of your team ā thereās an award […]
