Swimmers in Spennymoor will need to look elsewhere for a dip next week as the pool at the town’s leisure centre closes for essential maintenance. Thrive Leisure, which operates the High Street facility for Durham County Council, will shut the pool from Monday 13 July to Wednesday 15 July 2026. The operator apologised for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closure.
During the three-day shutdown, the pool’s wave machine and water slide — County Durham’s only such features — will be off limits. However, the rest of the centre remains open, including its gym, sports hall, gymnastics area, and café. Soft play at Spennymoor is currently closed due to water damage, but five other leisure centres across the county offer soft play facilities as alternatives: Peterlee, Abbey, The Louisa Centre, Chester-le-Street, and Teesdale. Thrive Leisure advises families to check age restrictions before making the trip.
The maintenance programme follows a larger refurbishment in autumn 2024, when the pool was closed from mid-November until late December for tile repairs, re-grouting, and system upgrades. At the time, Councillor James Rowlandson, the council’s cabinet member for resources, investment, and assets, said the work added exciting new features to the popular swimming spot. This latest three-day closure suggests more routine upkeep rather than major overhauls.
The centre’s gym and fitness suite remain available, and the café will continue to serve refreshments. While the wet-side facilities are off limits, alternative dry-side activities are accessible across the centre.
Thrive Leisure confirmed the closure on its website. The pool is expected to reopen as normal on Thursday 16 July.
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