In recent months, two of the nationās historic pools, Peterborough Lido and Hathersage Outdoor Swimming Pool in the Peak District, have marked their 90th birthdays. The celebrations for each were fabulous community focused occasions, reflecting the same spirit and sense of civic pride as when they opened in 1936. Peterborough Lido began with the launch […]
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Heatstar have been offering āpackagedā environmental control systems since 1983 when their E200 system was launched and were the first company to offer this. The concept of the āpackagedā unit made on-site installation much easier, neater and removed any potential for error. The concept of the packaged unit is still utilised today and is now […]
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 […]
Following the PWTAG AGM, Mike Shuff has been appointed Chair, with Simon Whittingham taking on the role of Vice Chair. Mike brings extensive experience in leisure-sector training and professional development. Simon has more than 30 yearsā experience in swimming pool filtration and water treatment and will continue as Chair of the PWTAG Industry Forum. PWTAG […]
Recently marking its 10th anniversary, Historic Pools of Britain (HPB) shines a spotlight on the nationās much-loved swimming heritage ā raising awareness, championing campaigns, and uniting communities. One of HPBās greatest strengths lies in the connections it forges between community groups, campaigners, pool operators, heritage experts, and passionate individuals across the UK. These relationships have […]
Brean Splash Waterpark is a family-owned facility located in Somerset. Comprising an indoor complex that opened in 2011 and an outdoor splash pool that opened in 2014, the site has built an excellent reputation as the place to go for some serious water fun. Inside the centre, you will find a 25m, six-lane indoor swimming […]
Buckingham Pools embarked on the multi-million-pound development with Bouygues UK, the main contractor behind Pentre Awel, which will co-locate leisure, health, research, businesses and education in Llanelli, Wales. As part of the local councilās ambition to bring together life science and community healthcare, Buckingham Pools was delighted to be awarded a comprehensive Design and Build […]
The 2020s are witnessing a ālido revolutionāāan extraordinary resurgence of some of our most precious liquid assets. It is five years since the creation of Future Lidos, a peer network spanning the UK and Ireland, working collaboratively to bring the joy of outdoor swimming to more people, in more communities. In February 2021, frustrated by […]
Therme Manchester is simply the most ambitious wellbeing destination projects currently under development in the UK; the projected build cost is set between Ā£250 million and Ā£400 million. Located at Trafford City, near the Trafford Centre in Greater Manchester, the project represents a major milestone in urban regeneration, sustainability, and leisure innovation bringing a […]
Let me introduce myself – Iām Debbie Collins, the new Marketing Coordinator at PWTAG, and I couldnāt have joined at a better time. PWTAGās work sits at the heart of raising standards across our industry and my role is all about amplifying that voice ā sharing insight, celebrating good practice and helping more organisations connect […]
