Settle Area Swimming Pool

The pool’s fiftieth anniversary was marked in style on June 21^st with a carnival that drew the crowds.

It was very much a family occasion. For the children there was a bouncy castle, face-painters and a show by entertainer Dani de la Wonk, whose juggling act enthralled her young audience. 

The crockery smashing stall was a draw for all ages, as were demonstrations by the emergency services, with the chance to sit at the wheel of a real fire engine a special attraction. Present too were a range of local community groups, including the organisers of the forthcoming Flowerpot Festival. 

Music was provided by the Giggleswick and Settle Brass Band in the morning and the Batty Moss Buskers later in the day. No one should have gone home hungry with Home Barn Foods producing a steady stream of burgers, butties and pizza slices, whilst  bouncing cow ice creams and truly scrumptious sweets  catered for those with a sweet tooth.

More than 160 took advantage of a day of free swims in the pool.  Meanwhile outside, perhaps the highlight of the day was the Settle District Young Farmers Ducking Stool, especially when pool manager Tash Ward took to the high chair and bravely climbed back after dropping into the water tank several times.

Sink Or Swim...the story of the Settle Pool Redevelopment

For a short video of the Pool's redevelopment please click the link below. 

https://youtu.be/foRI7Kxhta8

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith has praised the support that the people of Settle and district have given to the town's swimming pool, as it prepares to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. 

The mayor visited the pool to see for himself what can be achieved when a community comes together over a long period of time to back a much-needed local facility. 

As well as seeing round the building which was redeveloped in 2021-22, he was told of how the pool was built 50 years ago as a result of decades of fund-raising through carnivials and the recycling of  waste paper.  He was also told how the success of the fund-raising shops - now including a new donation point on the Sowarth Industrial Estate was essential to keep the pool afloat.

We have places available in the Summer Intensive Swimming Course. There are 2 weeks of group lesson courses and two weeks of 1 to 1 lessons These are booked in a weekly block and paid for in advance by direct debit only.

The times and places available will be on a first come first served basis.

Children age 4 to16 years Group course week 1 is from 4th August to the 7th August cost £35.00
Children age 4 to16 Group course week 2 is from 11th August to the 14th August cost £35.00
These courses will run from Monday to Thursday mornings half an hour time slots from 9am to 12pm. 

All ages 1 to 1 course week 1 is on the 6th, 7th August cost £51.50
All ages 1 to 1 course week 2 is on the 13th and 14th August cost £51.50
These courses will run half an hour time slots from 12 pm until early evening the final time slot to be confirmed.
If you would like to book a place please email swimlessons@settleswimmingpool.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to our Summer Intensive Swimming Lessons.