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Introducing Withington Baths..

Lovingly embedded in the local community, the not-for-profit Love Withington Baths is Manchester’s last working Edwardian pool. In 2013, Love Withington Baths took over the day-to-day running of the Baths, saving it from closure. Once upon a time, public baths were built all across the city and were an integral part of Manchester’s industrialisation, supporting healthier lifestyles for working people.

The foundation stone was laid in 1911, with the Baths opening on 1st May 1913. In 2015 the pool was saved from closure and taken over by Love Withington Baths, which is a community-led charitable organisation.

The Edwardian Baths currently hosts a 23-metre swimming pool, sauna, gym and two studios as well as a café and coworking space, Withington Works.

Make a splash, make history!

Master your backstroke surrounded by rich heritage, stunning stained-glass windows and a beautiful glass roof.

We’re committed to reviving it to its former grandeur, and with the unwavering support of our members and the National Heritage Lottery Fund, remarkable strides have been made.

As well as the swimming pool, we offer a sauna and convenient poolside showers. Jump in our 23m x 7.6m pool, with depths ranging from 0.9m to 1.9m.

Swim options

Whether you’re seeking family fun, a focused workout, or the joy of learning to swim, our various swimming options cater to all preferences.

Sauna opening times

Relax and unwind in the Withington Baths sauna with our extended hours designed to fit your busy schedule. Please see our opening times below:

Monday – Friday:

Open from 06:30 AM to 09:30 PM
Please note: Wednesday evenings from 08:00 PM to 09:30 PM are reserved for women only.

Weekends:

Open from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Come unwind and enjoy the benefits of our sauna facilities. Whether you’re looking to relax after a long day or kickstart your weekend, we have you covered. We look forward to seeing you soon!

On-Site Café

Refuel and recharge at our on-site café, offering a variety of nourishing options for a delightful post-exercise treat.

CONTACT US

We are OPEN weekdays from 06.30am to 10pm and from 9am to 5pm at the weekends. https://withingtonbaths.com/contact-us/

Eddie – Meet Our Local Community feature. 15.01.2025