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Friday 1pm - 5:15pm Saturday 10am - 12:45pm Sunday 9:30am - 12:45pm

Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool

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Set in the National Park the 25m pool will be heated until the end of September and unheated from October Small kiosk for hot drinks

29/10/2026

Looking forward to the annual fireworks on the sports field - always a lovely atmosphere. Our parent charity Helmsley Recreation Charity as part of Helmsley Town Council is supporting the event with all proceeds going to our sister charity the Helmsley Sports Club. Get yourselves along

27/10/2026

November Swim & Sauna Sessions Available to Book!

Our biggest November timetable ever - for bookings https://www.helmsleyopenairpool.org/

10 reasons to come to Cool Pool

• Amazing Physical and Mental Health Benefits
• Free Hot Drink
• Option of Swim & Sauna – sessions 75 mins
• Free Parking
• Min Pool Temp 14C
• Safe Outdoor Swimming Environment with lifeguards
• Clean Wetsuits / woolly hats welcome
• Hot Showers & Changing Rooms
• Set in the North York Moors National Park
• Make a day of it and visit Helmsley Afterwards

Not forgetting a chance to play with Therapy Dog Bella (Fridays only)

Maintaining the pool temp at 14C is a big investment for the pool so please help to spread the word. Swim only £6.75. Swim and Sauna £13.25

24/10/2026

Exciting news!

24/10/2026

14/10/2026

Big thank you to our 127 swimmers for Weekend No.2 of cool pool. The mild October weather continues, which is helping to keep the pool temperature currently 19C+. More blue skies are forecast for the upcoming weekend No.3. So for outdoor swimming Mid October in North York Moors National Park with a free hot drink and the opportunity to book a sauna ticket to head to https://www.helmsleyopenairpool.org/

04/10/2026

Over 100 swimmers and saunaers for our first cool pool weekend- thank you to everyone for getting us off to such a great start at 22-23.C. Looking like the pool will be around 20C for next weekend- can spot the pic of from our first cool pool back in 2017?

30/09/2026

Delighted to announce that 'Cool Pool' is returning for its 8th Season. October sessions are available to book Friday - Sundays at £6.75 for a swim including a free hot drink with the option to buy a sauna ticket too for a extra £6.50. The weather this weekend is looking lovely and the pool will be around 23C - perfect for dipping a toe into 'near wild swimming'. For more information and to book https://bookwhen.com/helmsleylido =ev-sypj-20250924120000

21/09/2026

Last week of the heated season and we’ve a mini heat wave. For more information & to book https://bookwhen.com/helmsleylido

Address

Baxtons Road
Helmsley
YO625HT

Opening Hours

Friday	1pm - 5:15pm
Saturday	10am - 12:45pm
Sunday	9:30am - 12:45pm

Telephone

+441439326008

Website

http://www.helmsleyopenairpool.org/

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