Askham Outdoor Swimming Pool

03/11/2026

We are having a ‘jumble sale’ in the village to raise funds for Askham Swimming Pool. You can help support this event in many different ways…

You can buy’ a table for £10 and make money by selling all your unwanted items or craft goods in time for Christmas. The hall will open at 8am for stallholders.

Or, you can donate items to us and we will sell them on our miscellaneous table (all proceeds to the Pool).

Or, you can just turn up on the day for free admission, buy a hot drink and a cake, browse the stalls, spend some money, and purchase raffle tickets - we have some amazing prizes - come and see.

We would be delighted to see you all at this event. 🩷

22/10/2026

17/09/2026

FUNDRAISING UPDATE
Even though the pool is now closed, we are still working hard applying for grants, having meetings, brainstorming fundraising ideas and options. We have an exciting event in the pipeline (details tbc) but if anyone wishes to do their own fundraiser for the pool, however big or small, we would be delighted to promote it on this page.

As you can see, everyone has been incredibly generous and we are getting there inch by inch, pound by pound. Please know that we are so very grateful for all the support.

08/09/2026

An honest, uplifting and very funny play about mental health, resilience and the lengths we’ll go to for those we love.Following a summer run, Every Brilliant Thing tours Cumbria (29 Sep–4 Oct 2026). A funny, moving and interactive theatre experience about the moments that make life worth living...

08/09/2026

Well that’s it for season 2026, thank you once again to Malcolm who keeps the water looking amazing, thank you to all the volunteers who help in the kiosk, and thank you to all our lovely lifeguards, we couldn’t open without any of you, we have had a great season and will be ready to do it all again 2027, see you all next year 🏊🏼‍♂️👏👏

30/08/2026

Askham pool is closed on monday 31st august, open again on Tuesday at 12

30/08/2026

FUNDRAISING UPDATE…