Upcoming Events
Closing Dog Swim
Closing Dog Swim
Bring your furry friend down to the pool for our final session of the season! Bring their favorite squeaky toy or ball and send them in to the water after it!
One or two adults (16+ years old) may go in the water and swim with your dog but you don’t have to.
Tickets
One dog (no humans in the water)
One dog + one adult (only one human swimmer and one dog)
One dog + two adults (two human swimmers with one dog)
Rules
All dogs must be kept on a lead until they are on poolside.
Dogs must be clean before they enter to pool (no muddy walks first!)
One handler to each dog. You do not need to swim with them, but if you want to enter the water with the dogs you must be 16 or over.
All dog poo must be picked up and placed in the poo bin outside the gate.
No banned breeds.
When booking, please put the dog’s name in, plus any human swimmers
Book your tickets here
Family Fun Closing Party
Family Fun Closing Party
Come and join us for a whole afternoon of swimming and garden games to round of the season.
This is a fundraising event for winter works on the leak so all proceeds will go back to the pool!
We will have the BBQ fired up and the cafe will be selling the last yummy treats of the season!
You will be free to dip in and out of the pool as much as you like throughout the afternoon and chill around the pool or play in the garden inbetween!
Book your tickets here
Night Swim and BBQ
Night Swim and BBQ
Come for a longer swim session as the sun goes down and the pool lights up with our floating lights and fairy lights. The cafe will be open for hot drinks and we will have the BBQ on from 7.30pm for yummy burgers and sausages (plus veggie options)!
All ages welcome, as long as children are able to swim.
Book your tickets here
Floating Sound Bath
Floating Sound Bath
Join us for a relaxing immersion in sound to soothe and relax, with a difference. You will allow the sounds, provided by Mary from GongSong (www.gongsong.co.uk) to wash over you, whilst floating on matresses in the pool wrapped in blankets.
Book your tickets here.
The effects of sound baths
Everyone has a unique experience of sound baths but some common things that people say are "relaxing... peaceful... sleepy". Time can slow down and your body might feel heavy as though you're sinking into the floor. Or the opposite: some people say they feel light as a feather, almost as if they could float up into the air.
Things you were preoccupied with or worrying about might get smaller and less important as you drift away with the sound. Sometimes you might feel like you're merging with the vibrations.
After a sound bath you might feel relaxed and mindful, more in the moment, more creative, or more at peace with an issue you've been grappling with. Everyone is different. And each sound bath is different too.
What to bring
There is no need to get wet. You can get on and off the floats fully clothed and should stay dry throughout, but wear clothes you don't mind getting wet just in case!
Please bring your own pillow and blanket if you want one.
If you want a quick dip in the pool, feel free to bring your swimmers too.
Floating Sound Bath
Floating Sound Bath - Now Sold Out
Join us for a relaxing immersion in sound to soothe and relax, with a difference. You will allow the sounds, provided by Mary from GongSong (www.gongsong.co.uk) to wash over you, whilst floating on matresses in the pool wrapped in blankets.
Book your tickets here.
The effects of sound baths
Everyone has a unique experience of sound baths but some common things that people say are "relaxing... peaceful... sleepy". Time can slow down and your body might feel heavy as though you're sinking into the floor. Or the opposite: some people say they feel light as a feather, almost as if they could float up into the air.
Things you were preoccupied with or worrying about might get smaller and less important as you drift away with the sound. Sometimes you might feel like you're merging with the vibrations.
After a sound bath you might feel relaxed and mindful, more in the moment, more creative, or more at peace with an issue you've been grappling with. Everyone is different. And each sound bath is different too.
What to bring
There is no need to get wet. You can get on and off the floats fully clothed and should stay dry throughout, but wear clothes you don't mind getting wet just in case!
Please bring your own pillow and blanket if you want one.
If you want a quick dip in the pool, feel free to bring your swimmers too.
Night Swim and BBQ
Night Swim and BBQ
Come for a longer swim session as the sun goes down and the pool lights up with our floating lights and fairy lights. The cafe will be open for hot drinks and we will have the BBQ on from 7.30pm for yummy burgers and sausages (plus veggie options)!
All ages welcome, as long as children are able to swim.
Book your tickets here
Full Moon Swim
Full Moon Swim
Join us for our next full moon swim on the 19th Aug 2024.
Swim in the pool full of soft lighting, surrounded by twinkly fairy lights and soft music.
Join us for a hot drink, included in the ticket price. Further drinks and snacks can be purchased from our poolside cafe.
Tickets for this event are only £8 and go really quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Night Swim and BBQ
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our fire and ice party, but we have replaced it with a night swim and BBQ!!!
Join us for 2.5hrs as the sun goes down, swim and hang around the pool eating burgers and sipping hot drinks.
You can book here. Tickets are £10 including hot drinks. BBQ is a small extra charge (veggie options available)
Floating Sound Bath
Floating Sound Bath with GongSong
Join us for a relaxing immersion in sound to soothe and relax, with a difference. You will allow the sounds, provided by Mary from GongSong to wash over you, whilst floating on matresses in the pool wrapped in blankets.
The effects of sound baths
Everyone has a unique experience of sound baths but some common things that people say are "relaxing... peaceful... sleepy". Time can slow down and your body might feel heavy as though you're sinking into the floor. Or the opposite: some people say they feel light as a feather, almost as if they could float up into the air.
Things you were preoccupied with or worrying about might get smaller and less important as you drift away with the sound. Sometimes you might feel like you're merging with the vibrations.
After a sound bath you might feel relaxed and mindful, more in the moment, more creative, or more at peace with an issue you've been grappling with. Everyone is different. And each sound bath is different too.
What do we actually do?
Not alot! You will lie on the floating matress and snuggle into blankets, feeling relaxed. You should be able to do this fully clothes without getting wet, but wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet, just in case! Bring your own pillow and blanket if you wish to.
After the sound bath you can swim for a short time if you wish too, so bring swimmers too!
Spaces are extremely limited, so book early to avoid disappointment
Love Your Pool - Dip and Discuss
Love Your Pool - Dip and Discuss
Dip and Discuss Evening
The manager and trustees at Ashburton Pool want you help to improve our facility!
We are inviting all members of the public, whether you are pool users or not, to come and have a swim (if you want) and a chat over some nibbles about how we can improve and make sure the pool is sustainable for the future.
We would love you opinions and input on any aspect of the pool, especially events, timetable, fundraising, site improvements and how we can increase the users. We would like to hear from a wide range of people!
You can book your free swim here for 4.45pm or turn up at 5.45pm for the discussion and nibbles.
Family Fun Day and Gala
Family Fun Day and Gala - Sunday 28th July 2024
Family Fun Day
Alongside the gala, we have inflatables (zorbing and bouncy castle etc), face painting, kid's lucky dips, brownies, music, bbq and access to our garden for picnics.
At 6pm we will have our pool heroes wall unveiling and then a free swim until 7.30pm. Booking is vital as spaces will go very quickly - book now
Fun Swim Gala
There are several age categories adults and children for a variety of races, including the strokes as well as obstacle course, boat races, float races and more! Family races are open to parents and children too!
All participants get a medal and certificate.
Max. 4 people per race and you can book your spots for £1 on our normal booking site.
Terms and Conditions
There are 4 lanes for each race, so only 4 spots per race
Lengths of races: a. The beginners classes will be half the length and back b. The children’s classes will be one full length c. The adults classes will be 2 lengths
Starting at the deep end can be in the water or via a dive. Shallow end starts are in the water only
4. Start will be ‘Take your marks, Go’ with a whistle
5. A false start will be indicated by a second whistle and the race will be restarted
6. At the end of the race, you will be given a results card with your position on it. You will need to take this to the results table and give you name
7. Relays - all teams consist of 4 swimmers. At the shallow end you must start in the water with 1 foot touching the wall/bottom step. DO NOT GO UNTIL THE INCOMING SWIMMER HAS TOUCHED THE WALL OR STEP OR YOU WIL GET YOUR TEAM DISQUALIFIED
8. The boat race will start at the deep end and you will need to paddle to the shallow end, pick up the other team member and paddle back to the deep end. The finish will be both team members and the boat out of the water
9. The ball race will be swimming with a ball, either in your hand or in front of you
10. The float race will include swimming with an object on the float, which will need to remain on the float for the entirety of the race.
Spectators will be asked to stay away from the poolside on the benches side of the pool. Judges decisions are final.
There will be a prize giving at 6pm for all participants.
Family Fun Day and Gala
Join us on Sunday 14th July for our family fun day and gala.
We have swimming races for all age groups across the afternoon, finishing with a prize giving ceremony and unveiling of our new pool heroes wall, celebrating all those organisations who donated money to help keep us open this year.
2.30-3pm Set up and final chance registration
3-3.30pm Under 6 beginners and non-swimmers
3.30-4pm Aged 6-8 (school year 3-4)
4pm-4.30pm Aged 9-11 (school year 5-6)
4.30pm-5pm Aged 11-14 (school year 7-9)
5pm-5.30pm Aged 14-16 (school year 10-11)
5.30pm-6pm Adults and Family
6pm Prize Giving and Pool Heroes Unveiling
6.30-7.30pm Free swimming (but we will happily take a donation!)
We have inflatables, bouncy castle, BBQ and various activities going on around the site.
Book your races or free swim here (max 4 swimmers per race) for £1 a race.
Sauna and Swim
Sauna and Swim
Over the weekend, we will have the sauna from Devon Sauna Hub on poolside. You can book in to sauna sessions alongside pool swims by visiting Devon Sauna Hub. Don’t forget to buy your swim pass too!
Summer Solstice Fire and Ice Party
Join us to enjoy the longest day of the year with an evening at the pool as the night draws in to a full moon swim.
Revitalise your body and soal with hot and cold therapy, in our poolside sauna and ice baths.
Open Gardens
After the success of our last open gardens event, we are holding another one next Sunday 2nd June.
Come and visit the beautiful Coombe Meadow Gardens above Ashburton:
Meander through the woodland paths
Sit a while on the lawn and drink tea and eat cake
Enjoy the spectacular waterfalls and plants
Listen to live music from Bill Murray (Dartmoor Songs) and Kitty Puss (American Old Time)
Chat to Stephanie Austin -.local author of the amazing Juno Brown murder mystery novels set in Ashburton
Engage in a crystal healing session in the tranquil peace with our very own Angela, owner of Coombe Meadow
We can't wait to see you. Entry is £5 and it is cash only. All proceeds go to Ashburton Swimming Pool.
Pool Opening Day
Target opening date is 7th May 2022!
This will be subject to all the repairs being completed and the weather being supportive and enabling us to heat the water to a reasonable temperature!
Pool Cleaning Day
We are hosting a series of 4 Pool Clean up days at the pool to get it ready for opening on Saturday 7th May.
These are on the 12th & 21st March and 11th and 30th April.
We need your help… Coffee and cake will be provided!
Pool Cleaning Day
We are hosting a series of 4 Pool Clean up days at the pool to get it ready for opening on Saturday 7th May.
These are on the 12th & 21st March and 11th and 30th April.
We need your help… Coffee and cake will be provided!
Pool Cleaning Day
We are hosting a series of 4 Pool Clean up days at the pool to get it ready for opening on Saturday 7th May.
These are on the 12th & 21st March and 11th and 30th April.
We need your help… Coffee and cake will be provided!
Pool Cleaning Day
We are hosting a series of 4 Pool Clean up days at the pool to get it ready for opening on Saturday 7th May.
These are on the 12th & 21st March and 11th and 30th April.
We need your help… Coffee and cake will be provided!