Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool — Local services in Cotswold District

Think this might be my new happy place for the Summer! Today we had tge VIP treatment (Very Important Paynes!) and were allowed to come to the pool outside public opening hours.Thank you Cirencester Open Air pool for inviting along 3 or 4 families who have ALWAYS wanted a Quiet Swim session. We've never braved it before because it would have been sensory overload for Henry. He did struggle for what seemed an age but is now giggling with glee! Success! Feels like were on holiday and were still in Cirencester! This has really been a game changer for us. What's even more special is that it's run entirely by volunteers. You made me so proud of Cirencester today. I heard another child with additional needs tell her mum it was fun, and the mum replied "Fun? I haven't heard you use that word in a long time". Very, very special. Good...

We visited the pool for the first time today. We parked at one of the public car parks and walked about 10 mins to the pool. We were anxious about whether it would be too busy and whether we'd get into the drop in session (and had a back-up plan), but we went straight in with no queue and were told there was actually space for lots more people. Prices are great. The pool and changing facilities were cleaner and in better condition than Wiltshire Council-run leisure centres. And when there were enough lifeguards on duty, the slide (8+, otherwise adult needed in attendance) was a big hit. The refreshments hut served various instant snacks (teas, coffees, packaged ice creams). We'll certainly return some time! Also, everyone except the lifeguards are volunteers, so be kind. They're giving up their...

Lovely outdoor swimming pool! Originally opened up in 1870! It is heated but only heated to 26 degrees, so can be still cold 🥶 - the facilities are lovely and clean! Tuck shop is reasonably prices! They have loads of seating area and they encourage you bring your own food! They dont have bins but will take their own rubbish back! As they recycle and the public werent doing it probably! Another downside is the isnt any parking on site, so we parked at abbey grounds and walks through some public footpaths, about 5-10min walk. The is 1 slide and the is a little pool for little ones and they have some water toys for children to play with! Also the isnt a time limit on your stay, we turned up at 2pm when drop inn swim time opens and we...