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Welcome to Moreton Pool

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Moretonhampstead Community Swimming Pool, on the eastern side of Dartmoor, is open from May through to September and is run by volunteers. Our fabulous 25m x 14m outdoor pool is heated by air source heat pumps and solar power, so you can swim comfortably even when the sun is hiding behind the clouds.

The pool offers outside showers, a grassed social area with picnic tables & parasols, and a tuck shop serving snacks plus hot & cold drinks. Our timetable offers a daily general swim for all along with lane swimming, aqua fit sessions, swimming lessons, swim club and technique coaching, all supervised by qualified lifeguards. The pool is also available for hire.

We look forward to welcoming you - find us tucked away at the back of Court Street car park. 

Telephone 01647 440276 / Email moretonhampsteadpool@gmail.com

                             

Our Pool

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Moreton Pool History

In late 1974 a meeting took place in Moretonhampstead to start a discussion about building a new swimming pool. Moreton's old swimming pool, that had existed since 1931, was no longer in use and the community was missing its presence during the summer months. A 30-person committee was formed to take the plan forward and huge fundraising campaign was commenced, with a suitable site eventually found and purchased at the top of Court Street. 

In 1981, with a tight budget, the first concrete was laid and when time allowed, construction was progressed by members of our community. They worked tirelessly, to the wire, and the pool opened on 6th June 1982 to much excitement and enthusiasm.

That summer the pool was well-used and the committee learnt quickly how the economics of running a pool worked but their commitment didn’t stop there, as more grants were applied for and permanent changing rooms followed, again built by Moretonians out of work hours. A paddling pool was added to the side of the pool, the depth of the shallow end adjusted and handrails fitted.  

Solar panels were first fitted around 1990 and helped bring the water temperature up by 4 degrees on a sunny day - lower than the 27 degrees that is enjoyed now but an important step towards achieving it. 

Since 2000 the pool has celebrated its 20th, 30th and 40th anniversaries, with our focus being on sustainability, viability and longevity for future generations. Our projects have included installations of air source heat pumps (supplemented by additional solar thermal panels), a bore hole and solar pv with battery storage. 

In recent years the committee has installed a new specialist surround surface, heat retention covers, outside showers, refurbished toilets, changing rooms and reception area. Our aim is to be more energy efficient, save precious resources and ultimately reduce running costs. 

The last big ticket item on the list of improvement is a new fibre glass pool lining, for which we are fundraising now and hoping that the work will be carried out in September 2025. 

(With thanks to Mike Jeffrey & Jude Denman for the potted history) 

Our Ethos

It's simple! To get Moretonhampstead swimming at an affordable price. Whilst running costs have soared over the past few years, we've aimed to keep admission prices down. We also have a Hardship Fund available that helps members of the community to use the pool when finances are stretched. 

Our primary school uses the pool twice a week during summer term for swimming lessons, and swimming lessons are available to every age and ability in the community each pool season. We love to see confidence growing in the water!

We are dedicated also to training young members of our community to work at the swimming pool, initially working in the shop aged 15 so they understand how the pool works, increase their confidence and become part of the team. At 16 years, they can progress to being trained as Emergency Responders before becoming NPLQs the following season. 

All voluntary trustees, throughout the pool's history, have worked and are working towards the longevity and improved sustainability credentials of our community pool for generations to come. You can read our latest SPSF Environmental Report, with its 91% rating, here

Moreton Pool Fundraising

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Any contributions towards the upkeep of Moretonhampstead Community Swimming Pool will be greatly received. Swimming pools are facing an uncertain future with increased running and maintenance costs, ours included. 

We are currently raising funds for a new pool liner. To date, we have painted the pool each season but plans are now in place to repair and reline it to give the pool longevity, and reduce our annual maintenance costs. 

Thanks to the generosity of community members and groups, we have raised over £30k, and are looking to raise another £20k by the end of the season. If all goes well, the new liner will be installed mid-September 2025 and will make a huge difference.

You can donate to our Just Giving page HERE or directly by emailing the pool at moretonhampsteadpool@gmail.com

2025 Timetable

We open on Saturday 24th May for the 2.30pm General Swim session

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monday

Morning Lanes
- 7.00 - 8.30am

Lunch Lanes
- 1.00 - 2.00pm

General Swim Session
- 2.30 - 5.30pm

Evening Lanes
- 6.00 - 7.30pm

tuesday

School Swim Sessions
- 9.00am -12.00pm

General Swim Session
- 2.30 - 5.30pm

Evening Lanes
- 6.00 - 7.30pm

wednesday

Morning Lanes
- 7.00 - 8.30am

School Swim Sessions
- 9.00am - 12.00pm

Lunchtime Aqua Fit
- 12 - 1pm

Lunch Lanes
- 1.00 - 2.00pm

General Swim Session
- 2.30 - 5.30pm

Swimming Lessons
- 2.30 - 7pm

Swim Club
- 7 - 8pm

thursday

General Swim Session
- 2.30 - 5.30pm

Evening Lanes
- 6.00 - 7.30pm

friday

Morning Lanes
- 7.00 - 8.30am

Lunch Lanes
- 1.00 - 2.00pm

General Swim Session
- 2.30 - 5.30pm

saturday

Morning Lanes
- 9.00 - 10.30am

General Swim Session
- 2.30 - 5.30pm

sunday

Morning Lanes
- 9.00 - 10.30am

General Swim Session
- 2.30 - 5.30pm

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Morning Lanes 7.00 - 8.30am 7.00 - 8.30am 7.00 - 8.30am 9.00 - 10.30am 9.00 - 10.30am
School Swim Sessions 9.00am -12.00pm 9.00am - 12.00pm
Lunchtime Aqua Fit 12 - 1pm
Lunch Lanes 1.00 - 2.00pm 1.00 - 2.00pm 1.00 - 2.00pm
General Swim Session 2.30 - 5.30pm 2.30 - 5.30pm 2.30 - 5.30pm 2.30 - 5.30pm 2.30 - 5.30pm 2.30 - 5.30pm 2.30 - 5.30pm
Swimming Lessons 2.30 - 7pm
Swim Club 7 - 8pm
Evening Lanes 6.00 - 7.30pm 6.00 - 7.30pm 6.00 - 7.30pm

Download a PDF of Timetable 2025 | Sessions subject to demand and may be cancelled if not well attended or due to bad weather

Ticket Prices

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UNDER 5'S FREE | JUNIORS: 5 - 18 | ADULTS: 18 + | SPECTATORS FREE

JUNIOR SINGLE SWIM

£3.50

ADULT SINGLE SWIM

£5.00

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP

£15 Membership 

then £2 per swim

ADULT 10 SWIM TICKET

£45

AQUAFIT

£6

PRIVATE HIRE

£100 for a 2 hour session

UNDER 10’S: Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult.

SUPPORT FUND: If you need financial support to enable you or your family to swim at Moreton Pool, please email us outlining the number of people in your family and what your situation is. Each case will be dealt with on an individual, discretionary basis and information is treated in the strictest confidence. 

What's On

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AQUAFIT

Aquafit is a low impact water based exercise class that will get you moving and your muscles working. Our sessions are suitable for all ages and everyone can work to their own level in a fun and relaxed environment. 

  • Qualified instructor
  • 2025 starting 4th June 
  • Wednesdays 12.00 – 1.00pm
  • Price per session £6


SWIMMING LESSONS

Swimming lessons every Wednesday during term time for the under 18s of all abilities with our professional swim instructor Jim. Contact the pool to sign up!

  • Qualified instructor
  • One to one or small group lessons
  • 2025 starting 4th June
  • Half an hour each lesson
  • Lessons happen between 3.30 – 6pm
  • 7 week course
  • Cost £63

SWIM CLUB

Swim Club takes place every Wednesday during summer term and is for the 12 - 16 year age group. Activities will involve learning life saving drills, improving swim technique and learning how to play water polo. Contact the pool to sign up!

  • Qualified instructor
  • 2025 starting 4th June
  • One hour session 7 - 8pm
  • 7 week course
  • Cost to members £50 / non-member £56

POOL HIRE

Our pool is available for hire! Weekend hire hours are from 11.00am until 1.30pm, or after General Swim sessions at 6.30pm. It is possible to hire the pool on weekdays with times dependent on our timetable. Email the pool for enquiries moretonhampsteadpool@gmail.com

Cost of hiring the pool facility for up to 30 swimmers is 2 hours @ £100

Cost of hiring the pool facility over 30 swimmers is 2 hours @ £130

Pool hire costs for organisations are available on request

Click here to download a booking form 

DIMPSY SWIMS

Join us for a Dimpsy Swim, enjoying the waters with sparkly lights, music and time for a hot drink and cake afterwards with friends. Money raised from these evenings will be put towards our new pool liner fund. 

Session ticket costs £8

This is a 16+ event

2025 sessions to be announced shortly

DOGGY PADDLE

The final session of each season is now a firm favourite. We open the pool up to pooches galore and their well behaved owners. Two hour long sessions of complete chaos, hilarity and joy!

This is a fundraising event, and we thank everyone that comes for rounding off the season in such a supportive and fun way. The 2025 sessions will be announced in August, with ticket prices. 

Sessions subject to demand and may be cancelled if not well attended or due to bad weather.

Get involved

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

As a registered charity, we rely on kind types volunteering their time to keep the pool open. If you can spare as little as an hour a week it would make a huge difference. 

There are a variety of ways you can help -

  • Working in our shop (training given)
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Event organising
  • Fundraising

For every 2 hours volunteering a free swim session is offered, with thanks. 

For further information about the pool or volunteering your help please contact moretonhampsteadpool@gmail.com or call on 01647 440276. Thank you. 

How to find us

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We're hiding at the back of Court Street car park - look out for our flags fluttering above the hedge!

Moretonhampstead Swimming Pool, Court Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon TQ13 8LG 

Car park charges Monday to Saturday 09:00-18:00. Pay by cash at the meter or via the RingGo app (location 7731)

30 mins @ £1.10  I  1 hour @ £1.50  I  3 hours @ £2.30  I  5 hours @ £3.40  I  All day @ £4.50