Recently marking its 10th anniversary, Historic Pools of Britain (HPB) shines a spotlight on the nation’s much-loved swimming heritage — raising awareness, championing campaigns, and uniting communities. One of HPB’s 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 […]
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Catalina Spas has confirmed its new partnership with Aquavia Spa, becoming the official UK distributor for its commercial spa range. With high-quality European manufacturing, competitive trade pricing, and simple, installer-friendly systems, the Aquavia range has been designed to make commercial spa projects more accessible and more profitable for trade partners. Manufactured in Spain, Aquavia […]
Entries for the much-anticipated UK Pool & Spa Awards 2026 open in May, promising to be the biggest and best in the event’s 16-year history. Last year saw an impressive 75 companies submit a combined 272 entries across 28 categories — clear evidence that the sector is not only thriving but fiercely competitive. Beyond the […]
In 2026, the conversation around pool ownership has shifted from pure aesthetics to sustainable performance. As energy costs and environmental impact remain top-of-mind for owners, the automatic slatted cover has emerged as the most logical investment for any modern pool. In the absence of confirmed statistics, informed estimates put the number of residential pools in […]
ISPE has begun the year with real momentum, delivering a comprehensive programme of education and training initiatives designed to support both students and industry professionals across the wet leisure sector. A Back-to-Basics Revision Seminar took place at the British Swimming Pool Federation (BSPF) offices in Andover in January. Designed to support students ahead of their […]
Easily adapting to new or existing pools, the Fastlane Pro, exclusively available from Certikin, transforms the typical pool into a multi-use experience. What sets the Fastlane Swim apart from other units is that the turbulence-free water stream is wider than the swimmer’s body and deeper than any swim stroke, yet it is narrow enough not […]
The Velocity Swim Jet by HeatForm by Lighthouse Pools turns any pool into an exciting, high-performance swim space. Lighthouse’s inhouse brand HeatForm focuses on smart, energy-efficient products that are gentle on the planet. Velocity, launched in 2022, is the first hydraulically powered counter current system designed and built in the UK. Thanks to its clever, […]
The global leader in pool and wellness equipment, Fluidra is predicting a positive outlook for the sector in 2026, anticipating steady sales, despite the current economic turmoil. The predicted figures follow strong 2025 results with sales up 7% to €2,184 million with volume growth across all regions. With a portfolio of some of the most […]
Specialist supplier, Waterstream was founded two decades ago by Alex Kemsley and Simon Dickson, two ambitious entrepreneurs who saw a gap in the UK market for premium swimming pools. Waterstream is the exclusive UK distributor of Compass Ceramic Pools and are renowned for their innovative designs, energy-efficient solutions, and exceptional customer service. They take a […]
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has sounded a warning shot ahead of a looming cost crunch from April that could push many small firms to breaking point. In less than two months, rising energy bills, business rates hikes, spiralling employment costs and changes to Statutory Sick Pay will all rise at a record pace, […]
