Welcome to the Pells Pool, the oldest documented freshwater public pool in the country. It's our 150th anniversary year in 2011 and we've already had a host of summer celebrations, including celebration weekend 17-20 June. Thanks to everyone who has helped organise and all of you who have taken part.

 

Why not come and visit the unique atmosphere Pells Pool has to offer and enjoy the spring-fed water within our 46 metres long by 23 metres wide pool. There are facilities for the whole family to enjoy, from our tree-lined green lawn, sun terrace and exercise lane, to our children's paddling pool, rafts and other recreational equipment. 

 

Come for the day and enjoy a picnic on the tree-lined lawn. Our friendly cafe serves home-made food, including some organic options, pizza, salad, sandwiches, Fair Trade fresh coffee and tea, soft drinks, ice cream and fresh fruit.

 

       POOL CLOSED FROM MONDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER

2011

 

 

 

 Sorry folks but we'll be closed this Fri (5 Aug).

We've already changed treatment regime to cope with heat - dosing & topping up with fresh water. But balance sadly still isn't right.

So to keep water clean it needs a thorough dosing - & then let chemical levels return to normal.

We've picked day (Friday) when weather looks to be not great. We'll udpate to confirm Saturday re-opening asap. Sorry again.

 

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Go to our events page to find out more about events for the rest of the season.

 

 

 

Supporting the Pells Pool

The Pells Pool is run by the Pells Pool Community Association.

You may have noticed that our aged pool has been undergoing a bit of a makeover.

This has been possible due to the prudent financial management of Lewes Town Council who are our landlords.  They have been putting money aside for several years which together with £10.000 raised by the PPCA has enabled a much needed £50,000 renovation project to take place.

Help us raise funds for the next development phase.

 

 

 

The 2011 Season so far ....

The Pells Pool had our first swim of the 2011 season on Saturday 14 May.

 

The official opening ceremony took place on Saturday 28 May, with free admission for all those who came along and part in our Big Splash jump-in. The pool opened for the whole day and there will be games, entertainment and refreshments. Thanks to all who took part.


 


 

Pells Paddlers: started 13 June 2011

Every Monday from 10.30 am until 11.30 am

 

 

This is a free playgroup for under 5s only. The Pool opens to the public at midday so paddlers can stay on and enjoy the pool, but need to pay the difference in the admission price - £3 adults and £2 children over 2/concessions. Bring a rug to sit on. There'll be water play equipment, toys and we'll always end with song time. We'll be there whatever the weather - singing and playing in the tent if it's not swimming weather.

All events planned for Pells 150th Anniversary went ahead: all bands, BBQ and bar under cover, with some cover for punters.

Friday 17 to Monday 20 June 2011:  was our celebratory weekend of activities.  Something for all ages and tastes.   

A new timeline was on display so that people could learn about the history of the Pells, visit our online timeline - from Pagan ritual healing pools to Victorian pleasure park.

Pictures of the week are all up on our Facebook Pages: http://www.facebook.com/pellspoollewes

 
Pells Pool Party 2 July
 
 


 

Midsummer Skinny Dip at the Pells 

16 July 2011 from 7.30pm

Brighton Naked Bike Ride presents the 3rd clothes-optional open-air swim, social and picnic.Part of theGreat British Skinny Dip. All welcome.


Tickets £3.50 in advance, including 50p online booking fee (£5 on the door).
Under-16s free if accompanied by a responsible adult.

 

 

 


 

 

 

Mosaic Making:  Tuesday 26 July 10am - 6pm

Thanks to everyone who came and helped make the new mosaic for our 150th anniversary..

We had a nice mix of experience and people who'd never never tried it. It was just like doing a jigsaw and some people popped a few pieces in as they passed by, while some stayed all afternoon!

The design was based on ideas and suggestions which had been offered earlier in the sesason - and incorporated into the final design.

Pictures of the final mosaic will be added to these pages in due course!

 

 

 

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