Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool will open for the season this week. 

The 28-metre pool, filled with natural spring water heated to 27°C will open for its 152nd consecutive year on Thursday (May 19).

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The usual range of sessions including fitness swims, family swims and aqua aerobics will be available.

This year there will be a mix of sessions that must be pre-booked as well as drop-in sessions where there is no need to book. 

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The pool is a registered charity run by a committee of volunteers for the benefit of the community. 

All the up-to-date information, including how to book, what sessions are available, pool hire and special events can be found on the pool’s website: cirenopenair.org.uk