Chagford Swimming Pool

Chagford Swimming Pool, Rushford, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 8DA, UK
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Chagford Swimming Pool is a beautiful, community-run, open-air pool set on the banks of the River Teign, surrounded by rolling green hills. This charming 1930s lido is located about half a mile outside Chagford on the Two Moors Way. The soft river water that fills the pool is UV treated and minimally chlorinated to ensure it remains sparkling, healthy, and safe. The water is heated using air source heat pumps and PV solar panels, which also power the hot showers, lights, and the on-site Tea Shed. Solar covers are rolled out each evening to maintain the water temperature at approximately 27°C. Visitors can enjoy general swimming sessions, lane swimming for different and toddler play in the dedicated shallow pool with toy boats, watering cans, and ducks.The pool also features a grassy area for sunbathing or relaxing, parasol-shaded tables for poolside snacks, and raised wooden decking along the sides for seating. Qualified lifeguards are always on duty, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all ages.

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Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Pool Features
    • Toddler Pool: A dedicated shallow pool with toy boats, watering cans, and ducks, perfect for young children.
    • Depth & Layout: The main pool ranges from just under 1 metre at the shallow end to just over 2 metres at the deep end.
    • Seating Areas: A small grassy area with wildflowers at the deep end, chairs and tables with parasols at the shallow end, and raised wooden decking along the sides for additional seating.
    • Safety: Qualified lifeguards are always on duty, ensuring all visitors are safe while enjoying the pool.
  • Child Safety Guidelines
    • Children under nine must always be accompanied by an adult.
    • One adult should not supervise more than two children under eight.
    • Children should be directly supervised while in the water.
    • Non-swimming children are not allowed past the blue line in or out of the water.
  • Pool Rules & Conduct
    • Shower before entering the pool.
    • Be considerate of other swimmers.
    • No dogs except assistance dogs.
    • No smoking or drinking alcohol on the premises.
    • No running on the pool site.
    • Follow lifeguard instructions at all times.

Facilities

  • Tea Shed & Refreshments: The charming Tea Shed serves hot and cold drinks, cakes, and a variety of sweet and savoury snacks from 2 pm to 5:30 pm.
  • On Site Parking

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • Now closed for the autumn/winter months and will reopen in May 2026 for the summer season. 

 

Pricing URL: https://www.chagfordswimmingpool.co.uk/timetable

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Opening hours Open late May til early September with session timetables.

Address: Chagford Swimming Pool, Rushford, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 8DA, UK

Post Code: TQ13 8DA

Council: West Devon

County: Devon

A small car park and sometimes the use of an adjacent overflow car park (after the hay has been cut)

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