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Welcome to Greystoke Pool

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Our heated open air swimming pool is situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Greystoke.

The water is heated by air source heat pumps and the water temperature is usually around 27c depending on the air temperature. The pool offers:

  • dolphin slide
  • separate toddler pool
  • café
  • showers
  • changing rooms
  • toilets
  • adjoining play area and playing field.
  • lifeguard on duty during all public opening hours.

Greystoke and District District Sports Association is a charity that is managed by a committee of Trustees made up entirely of local volunteers. The local facilities are an open-air swimming pool, a football playing field and two children’s play areas. 

With the exception of the swimming pool the other facilities are used the entire year round by the local school, the village football team, youth groups, members of the local community as well as numerous visitors to the area. 

The open-air swimming pool opens May to September and offers customers of all ages a safe, relaxing and enjoyable swimming facility in beautiful surroundings on the fringe of the Lake District National Park.

Opening Times & Prices

The Pool is open May until September

Opening times

Weekends 1pm - 6pm
School Holiday Weekdays 1pm - 6pm
Term Time Weekdays 3pm - 6pm
Adults only swimming - season ticket holders only currently
(there must always be two adults present and a disclaimer form signed)
7am - 8.30am
6pm - 7.30pm

 

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Adult Swimming Club

Fancy a dip before or after work?
Rather swim without the kids?
Want to swim lengths in peace and unhindered?
Training for an event?

Well this swimming club is for you!

These are the current times the adult only swims operate (they may be subject to expansion during the 2019 season):
6.30am - 8.30am Monday-Sunday
6.00pm - 7.30pm Monday-Friday

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Fundraising for New Buildings

The pool has long needed a major and much needed refurbishment of the buildings which were developed in 1973. We started consulting on potential new improvements in 2018. There was clear and strong support in the community to see:

  • Much improved changing rooms and showers 
  • A new cafe and kitchen looking out onto the play area.

The plans by Ashwood Design were submitted to Eden District Council in August 2018 and planning approval was granted in November. 

The total cost of the project is around £150,000. We have been fortunate enough to be successful in a £94,000 grant application towards the costs from a major grant from the Cumbria Fells & Dales LEADER programme. This programme is supported by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and covers the period 2014 to 2020.

The Sport Association appreciates all the support it received in our grant application from the local community, local business and local groups. The grant makes possible the delivery of this really important project which ensures this vital community facility can be improved and made sustainable for the long term.

We will be going out to tender for the work this spring, with the aim of starting on site at the end of the coming season, with the spanking new facilities ready for the 2020 season. 

Read more: Fundraising for New Buildings

Latest News

Covid-19 Update #4

Dear pool users


Just a quick update regarding the plans for Greystoke swimming pool this year (2021).

The pool committee met last night and discussed plans in the light of the Government’s announcement on 22nd February about the roadmap out of Covid. This provides welcome clarity going forward.

Initially, we therefore intend to open for our adult swimming club members in May. We then intend to progress to opening the pool and the new café for members of the public in June. You'll then be able to see and use our wonderful new facilities.

This is of cause all subject to government regulations and how the move along the roadmap progresses.

Watch this space and we’ll keep you update.

Annual General Meeting

Dear pool user and members of the local community

We are holding our Annual General Meeting virtually this year becuase of Covid restrictions.

It will be held via Zoom at 8pm, Thursday 28th January 2021.

We will set out our annual report and accounts for 2020 and discuss plans for 2021.

Everybody is welcome.

An explanation on how to get log in details are in the attached.

Greystoke 10k Trail Run 2020

2020 RACE RESULTS  Here       2020 Winner Results   Here 

New for 2020, Sunday 08 March , a superb undulating off road course amid the wonderful scenery on the Greystoke Castle Estate (not usually open to the public). A fully marked and marshalled route.

This is a fundraising event in aid of the pool refurbishment project.

Race HQ - Greystoke Village Hall where free parking, toilets, bag drop, changing facilities and light refreshments will be available.

Race Starts - 10.30am in front of the Castle. 

Prizes for male and female major category winners.  £12 entry. 

Please enter online:  https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=6680 . Limited Entry is available on the day. 

For more information see SiEntries or contact Emma Nielsen 017684 80557 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Monthly Pool Draw

We run a monthly prize draw, January to December for a one off fee of £15. This buys you a numbered ticket which is entered into 12 monthly draws plus a Christmas bonanza draw! So for your chance to win cash prizes (over £1300 given away in 2019) whilst knowing your donation helps the pool remain open join today!

To be included for 2020 contact Emma Nielsen on 017684 80557 or find us and comment on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/44466168220/

For those already in the 2019 , draw, no need to do anything, you will be contacted automatically.

Thank-you to all our lovely loyal supporters.

FUNDRAISING

Buy a Brick

We have started a "buy a brick" campaign where local resdients and local buisnesses can sponsor the new pool buildings and get your name displayed inside the pool:

For local residents please go to: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/greystoke-swimming-pool

For local businesses please go to: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/Greystoke_Corporate_Buy_a_Brick

Thanks you very much indeed for your help

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Church Road, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0TW
Telephone: 017684 83637

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