25 Facilities include Sport England standard high-needs changing facilities, and hoists for both the pool and the Jacuzzi. As well as being available for guests as a leisure activity, the swimming pool is available for hire by local individuals, schools and groups. Sole booking (for exclusive use of the pool) is also available. www.calvert-trust.org.uk Northside Farm Retreat, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9SR. Swimming pool, sauna and tennis court which can be hired for exclusive private use for a maximum of 6 people per booking. www.northsidefarmretreat.co.uk Outdoor Swimming Pools Haltwhistle Outdoor Swimming Pool, NE49 9DW. The 3 heated pools are open until early September. You can also arrange private hire for large groups or birthday parties. www.haltwhistleleisure.co.uk Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool, DL13 2LU. The only heated open air swimming pool in County Durham is now open for the summer season. The water is heated to a tropical 80+degrees Fahrenheit nearly 30 degrees centigrade, making it an enjoyable experience, come rain or shine! www.stanhopepool.co.ik Indoor Swimming Pools Whether you want to swim lengths or splash around with the kids, there are pools across Northumberland for you to enjoy a general swimming session with Active Northumberland. www.activenorthumberland.org.uk Waves, Whitley Bay, has an everpopular wave machine, high octane slides for adults and children alike, and a special aquatic play area featuring a pirate ship for younger visitors. All recreational bookings need to be made over the phone so please call 0191 643 2600. If you fancy a full day out or you are holidaying in the UK you might like to try out some of these: • Alpamare Waterpark, Scarborough, YO12 6PH. • Alton Towers Waterpark, Alton, ST10 4DB. • Calypso Cove Waterpark, Barnsley, S71 1AN. • Sandcastle Waterpark, Promenade, Blackpool, FY4 1BB. • Waterworld Waterpark, Stoke-onTrent, ST1 5PU. Raring2go! FEATURE
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