Swimmers of all ages and abilities can enjoy fresh air and exercise at Banbury’s Woodgreen open-air pool from next week.
Published: Wednesday, 13th May 2026
Preparation for the new swimming season has included the installation of refurbished flooring for the aqua splash area, and new, more durable tiles around the pool.
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The improvements follow on from the new showers, toilets, and improvements to changing rooms completed this time last year. The 50-metre facility reopens for summer from Monday, 18 May with the Banbury Triathlon kicking off the new season with their annual event on Sunday, 17 May.
Councillor Rob Pattenden, Portfolio Holder for Healthy Communities, said: “We’re really pleased to be welcoming the people of Banbury and beyond for another outdoor swimming season, with further upgrades to our Woodgreen pool now complete.
“We continue to invest in Woodgreen, not only because swimming is such a great way to improve your health and fitness, but because a facility like this has such an important role in bringing friends, families and communities together over summer.”
In addition to the pool itself, the outdoor areas at Woodgreen also have a flume, the interactive aqua splash zone for toddlers, and a snack bar.
The Woodgreen outdoor pool is operated by Legacy Leisure on behalf of Cherwell District Council with financial contributions from Banbury Town Council.
For more information on swimming times and prices please visit www.leisurecentre.com/woodgreen-leisure-centre/swim