.As the official and exclusive UK representative of the water leisure sector’s International Press Alliance, Pool & Spa Scene staffed stands at both Piscina & Wellness Barcelona and Aquanale in Cologne, flying the flag exclusively for the UK industry. The 12th edition of Piscina & Wellness Barcelona from October 13 – 16 ended on a […]
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Leisure centres, resorts and commercial facilities across the country are reaping the benefits of dedicated water play areas. With the fun factor at the top of visitor wish lists, it is vital for commercial pool operators to continuously not just meet but exceed demands for safe and fun aquatic play. “Commercial facilities are always looking […]
Seen as the hallmark of quality and luxury, there’s nothing quite like an infinity pool to give a hotel or resort the ‘wow’ factor… Armathwaite Hall Armathwaite Hall is a luxury Lake District hotel, set in 400 acres of secluded deer park and woodland, bordered by Bassenthwaite Lake and framed by the dramatic Skiddaw mountain […]
The fourth edition of the UK Pool & Spa Expo returned to Birmingham’s NEC in November, with a condensed, yet high calibre pool and spa offering. Hot tubs dominated the line-up at the second Expo of the year, which was held in the Pavilion at the NEC from November 22 – 24 inclusive. The event […]
The UK’s multiple water leisure sectors celebrated their biggest night of the year at the hotly-contested UK Pool & Spa Awards. This year’s awards entries smashed through the 140 mark from over 60 companies, including some from as far afield as the United States and Africa. Continually evolving and improving, the 2015 UK Pool & […]
An outdoor swimming pool in Lincolnshire welcomed four-legged friends and their owners to take a dip during the last few sessions of the season, in a bid to raise vital funds. Heckington Community Swimming Pool marked the end of the summer season with Doggie Dip sessions, following a highly successful trial last year. Michael Wells, […]
As they rushed to get the facilities ready for the impending arrival of the England rugby team, it was a race against time for the teams behind the refurbishment of the spa at Pennyhill Park Hotel in Surrey. The spa facilities underwent a facelift as part of a rejuvenation programme, carefully planned for completion by […]
The heartbeat of any pool system, the pump is responsible for circulating the pool water, ensuring the water treatment chemicals are evenly distributed and preventing stagnation. Having the correct pool pumps running the filtration element of the pool, combined with correct swimming pool filters and water treatment, will ensure that the pool water stays crystal […]
Springfield School in Cheshire provides outstanding educational care for children and young people with complex learning difficulties. A vital ingredient is the recent addition of a modern, purpose-built sports barn that includes a large energy saving pool, to complement the existing hydrotherapy pool. Portrait Pools created and installed a contemporary deck level 10m x 5m […]
Twelve years ago, Fenham Swimming Pool in Newcastle-upon-Tyne closed its doors for what should have been the final time. Operated at the time by Newcastle City Council, the pool had been under threat of closure for six years and was eventually closed in July 2003, after the local authority was forced to cut £8 […]
