Now that the weather is finally starting to warm up, it’s time to make the most of the great outdoors with many people thinking of where they can go to cool off.

Yes, a trip to the seaside is always welcome, but did you know that there’s an outdoor heated pool much closer to home?

Situated within Rudding Holiday Park, Harrogate, non-residents can pay to use it, and it is somewhat of a hidden gem to many people in the local area. 

The Stray Ferret spoke to head of marketing at Rudding Park Nicola Cook about her thoughts about whether locals in the area are aware of it or not:

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Holiday Park Manager Phil Walters further added:

Swimming sessions for non-residents are £6 for a 75-minute session and they can be booked throughout the day. Under threes go free.

There also a children’s playground should little ones have further energy to burn off. For more details, click here.

Other well-known outdoors pools in Yorkshire

1. Ilkley Pool and Lido

The unheated Grade II listed 1930s lido features a lawned sunbathing area and is open seasonally while its indoor pool is open all year round.

2. Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool

Nested in the North York Moors National Park, this heated open air pool is in the heart of the countryside and prides itself on offering a holiday vibe. 

3. Ingleton Open Air Heated Swimming Pool

Originally opening in 1934, Ingleton's outdoor pool was built by local miners on strike who filled it with water from the river. It was refurbished in 1974 which brought the heated and chlorinated facility it has today. 

4. Whitby Outdoor Swimming Pool

Whitby's offering is more of a paddling pool so perfect for families with small children. It has lovely views of the sea and has a mini golf course nearby so you can make a day of it.