Exciting News
We have been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2026. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE. The award aims to recognize outstanding work by local volunteer groups to support their communities
We are extremely honoured and proud to have been award this level of recognition for all the work that has been put in by so many volunteers over the 47 years that we have been operational and the many years preceding that to enable Topsham Pool to come to fruition. Chair Jane Thomas said: How delighted I am that our group’s work over the years has been recognised, and very much appreciate the support from the community. The hard work and commitment from our team of volunteers is a testament to how much Topsham Pool is valued.
Our thanks and gratitude go out to all those that have volunteered at the pool over the years, from committee members, trustees, desk staff and numerous others with so many skills to offer. Without each and every one of you there would be no swimming pool in Topsham.
Welcome to Topsham Outdoor Swimming Pool
Thank you to all who visited the pool during the summer season.
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We have repeatedly been asked to provide lane swimming sessions and over 60s sessions so in response we are trialling these ideas during term time. Due to the popularity of lane swimming and sessions specifically for the over 60s we have extended this trial throughout the summer
There are different capacity numbers depending on which session you attend – Inflatable session = 63 in the water, Family float session = 73 in the water and all other sessions = 83 in the water. This is to ensure the Lifeguards can see everywhere and keep our swimmers safe. Thank you for your understanding.
School Holidays timetable
School Holidays are from 27 July onwards
Pool Timetable 3rd to 13th September
Non swimmers are allowed on the inflatable but only to the side slide then jump off. They are unable to use the big slide for safety reasons.
You will be asked to leave the pool 10 minutes before the end of the session so the Lifeguards can clean and tidy up before the next session. The pool is closed in between sessions
Outdoor, 25m swimming pool in the heart of Topsham, heated to at least 26-28 degrees and open from Spring to September for all to enjoy.
In 2024 there were over 25000 users of the pool – that’s amazing!
Keep an eye on the “News” page for all the latest info.
Please see the Times & Prices page for information on ticket prices and the timetable for this season. N.B. the pool is cleared 10 minutes before the end of the advertised session time and closed in between sessions.
Please note that the weekday morning 10am-noon session is only open to the public during school holidays. Also the Tuesday and Thursday evening session times are 5.15-6.30pm, which is different to all of the other days.
Please see the “Changing Rooms” tab under the “Home” menu, for information about the changing rooms.
Safeguarding: Topsham Pool is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults in line with national legislation and relevant national and local guidelines. Please see the Safeguarding page under the Home Page for more details.
Photography is not permitted on the Pool premises. The use of mobile phones in the changing rooms is not permitted at all.
Unaccompanied children (over 8 years) – note to parents: please ensure that your child has a means of contacting you/ your contact details, and that you are available to call if your child is attending the pool. Please be aware that sometimes the pool has to close a session early, for example if there is no lifeguard available, or if there is a thunderstorm. Children under 8 must be accompanied in the water by a parent/carer over 16 years old.