Woodcock Street Baths: Guided Tour & Swim
Woodcock Street Baths – now known as the Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre – is the oldest operational swimming pool in Birmingham (1902). This guided tour will show how Aston University, who took over this grade 2 listed building in 1980, have refurbished and redeveloped the building into a modern sports centre available for staff and students of the University but also the local community.
The swimming pool which retains most of its original features was constructed in 1902 and other parts of the building were constructed around the original pool in 1921 and again in 2011.
The building tour lasts approximately 30 minutes and after the tours there will be an opportunity for a free swim for those who wish to experience this.
Organised by Aston University
Date & TimeFri 8 Sept | 10.15am–11.30amMon 11 Sept | 10.15am–11.30am Frid 15 Sept | 10.15am–11.30am LocationThe Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre, Woodcock Street, B7 4BN CostFree BookingBook via email with your preferred tour date and time. Please confirm if you would like to take part in the free swim and which lane you would like to swim in (fast, medium or slow). Book hereAccessThe building is part wheelchair accessible. Accessible toiletWebsiteTwitter Facebook Instagram |
