In a prominent and accessible position close to the city centre stands one of Birmingham's finest Edwardian buildings - Moseley Road Pool. Opened in October 1907, it stands out as an impressive Gothic Renaissance structure made of red brick and terracotta.
Moseley Road Pool is not a museum, it is a working building. It houses two attractive swimming pools, only one of which is still in operation. The larger pool closed in October 2003 due to a leak and structural problems with the spectator's balcony. The other pool is used by people of all ages, backgrounds, capabilities and needs. Until 2004 Moseley Pool operated the only public washing baths in the city.
Although not presently operating at full capacity, many people from the surrounding area as well as nationally, recognise the importance of this Grade II listed building, and have campaigned over a number of years to keep this beautiful yet pragmatic building open for a wide range of people to use and enjoy. As it struggles to meet the demand for swimming and to accomodate the needs of people with a whole range of swimming needs it is clear how essential it is to invest in this national treasure.
The Heritage Lottery Fund are currently looking to fund some of the work that needs doing. However, it has been a struggle to get the long term investment required to turn this building into a fully functioning leisure and community facility. In the Pool's Centenary year we need YOU to get involved in saving our pool!
For more information on opening times go here or ring 0121 464 0150.
