Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool

Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool is the only heated open air swimming pool in County Durham.

The relaxing environment provides the perfect backdrop to unwind with a rejuvenating swim, all nestled among the picturesque hills of Stanhope's surrounding countryside.

The water is heated to a tropical 80 degrees Fahrenheit, making it an enjoyable experience, come rain or shine!

The 25x13m pool has a 1m (3foot) shallow end, and a gentle gradient down to the 3m (9foot) deep end.

A slide near the shallow end will keep children occupied for hours, while the 1m springboard in the deep end allows swimmers to show off their prowess by diving in!

For younger children learning to be comfortable and happy in water, there is a small, warm, toddler pool.

Facilities include changing rooms with hot showers, picnic tables, and a fully stocked shop selling hot/cold drinks, sweets & chocolate, swimming goggles/floats/hats etc.

We hold lane swimming sessions every day, and on certain days have an inflatable that children (and adults!) attempt to run across, inevitably falling into the pool, only to climb out and try again.

We also have several kayaks available for pre-booked sessions.