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The UK pool industry’s biggest business growth opportunity may already have been built. With a huge installed base and relatively few new pools being added each year, the economics increasingly point towards refurbishment, replacement and upgrading as a major source of future industry activity. The challenge for the trade is turning an ageing installed base […]
Public swimming provision entered 2026 from a position of resilience, but also considerable pressure, according to the latest market review. Beneath participation figures sits a more complex picture: an ageing public estate, uneven provision, changing management arrangements, rising operating costs and workforce pressures. At the same time, expectations of swimming pools are changing. Increasingly, they […]
Heat pumps have become a standard component of energy-efficient pool and spa design, reports Christina Connor… Once regarded as an environmentally driven alternative to conventional boilers, heat pumps have become a mainstream specification across the UK wet-leisure sector. As energy costs, decarbonisation and refrigerant legislation reshape the market, the technology is opening-up opportunities for both […]
With more choice than ever, swimming pool cleaners are flying off pool shop shelves like those proverbial hot cakes this summer. Modern day deep cleaning machines have evolved rapidly in recent years with advanced technology transforming what was once a manual, time-consuming task into a highly automated and efficient process. Today’s market is dominated by […]
The momentum behind outdoor living shows no sign of slowing. What began during lockdown as a practical need for more usable space has evolved into a long-term lifestyle choice. Homeowners have rediscovered the value of their gardens, and for many consumers the outdoor space has become an extension of the home itself. This shift has […]
In an era dominated by online shopping and digital marketing, physical retail spaces continue to hold remarkable importance in the leisure world. Showrooms and shops are no longer simply places where products are displayed and sold; they have evolved into strategic environments that shape customer experiences, influence buying behaviour, and strengthen brand identity. Retail spaces […]
Registering a 14 per cent year- on-year increase in visitor attendance for the recent 30th anniversary edition of SPATEX – the UK’s only dedicated water leisure exhibition recorded its highest number of exhibitors and visitors at its Coventry Building Society venue. Drawing visitors from 25 countries and exhibitors from 13 nations, SPATEX this year added […]
If you are looking for a role model to sell the benefit of counter current swimming to your customers, then let us introduce Daphne Belt. A household name in the world of triathlon, Daphne, from West Sussex, has proved age really is just a number by successfully completing 85 triathlons to celebrate her 85th birthday. […]
The UK sauna sector forms a significant part of the broader wellness and spa market, with total sector revenue hitting around £588.9 million in 2025. This includes both commercial and residential sales channels. Market research forecasts the broader UK sauna market to grow at about 7.3% from 2025 to 2033, reflecting rising demand across both […]
