Marbury Park open-air swimming pool, located in Northwich, Cheshire, offers a holiday-like experience just one hour from Liverpool but is so exclusive that non-members can only visit on seven designated days in 2026. The pool, nestled within Marbury Country Park, is unheated and features two diving boards, a children's paddling pool, and a small play area.
Facilities and Membership
The pool is set in lawned gardens surrounded by woodlands, providing screening and shelter. Facilities include picnic tables, space for blankets, and a small shop selling drinks and snacks. The pool is primarily members-only, operated by Marbury Park Swimming Club, a volunteer-run club that has managed the site since the early 1970s.
Non-Member Days in 2026
In 2026, the pool will open to non-members on seven specific dates, allowing the public to enjoy this hidden gem. Following a recent heatwave, the pool gained attention on social media, with one visitor, Rebecca, commenting: "Hidden away in Cheshire is an outdoor swimming pool... I love finding little places like this that have been here for years but somehow still feel like a secret. It just proves you don't always have to jump on a plane to find somewhere different."
Historical Background
Originally built in the 1930s for members of Marbury Hall Country Club, the pool was later owned by ICI for employee use. Since the 1970s, it has been run by the swimming club, aiming to preserve this piece of local history for the community. One social media user recalled: "Spent all summer of my childhood here, biking over the fields to spend the day at the pool. rain or shine. My Mum would pack us a picnic and not see us again till teatime! Now I take my kids here."
