Cirencester Archaeological and Historical Society

The Open Air Pool  Off Thomas Street Cirencester

Saturday 12^th September – FREE admission 

Swimming may be restricted by weather conditions

Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool was built by local businessmen over the winter of 1869 and it immediately became one of Cirencester’s most popular amenities. It is one of the oldest in the country still operating.  Run by a succession of local councils from 1896, the water for the pool came variously from both the adjacent stream and its own well and was heated from about 1931. The pool was taken over from the council when they decided to close it in 1973 and is now run as a charity by a small band of volunteers who work tirelessly to improve the facilities.  It retains all the atmosphere and character of its earlier days whilst having now adapted to meet today’s changing demands.