Helmsley Open Air Pool

About

THE POOL OPENS ON 25 MAY 2020 SEE WEBSITE FOR SESSION TIMES Helmsley Open Air Pool has struggled for a number of years to remain open. In 2018-9 it received a £120k grant to start a refurbishment programme. Why did it take so long? The main reason is its seasonally. As an example: If you had £120k to invest in sporting activity would you rather award it to a facility that opens 12-16 week a year or one that open 52 weeks a year? It has taken a considerable time to assemble a support group to help guide Pool to this stage. In May/June this year 2019 when the Pool re-opens it will be the result of a significant amount of work both on site and off by paid professionals and volunteers. So please when you criticise please keep it constructive as nothing hurts more than putting in a huge amount of work and having it seemingly rubbished by people who are unaware of the effort that has gone into getting the Pool refurbishment as far as it is today.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes