As thousands flock to the North East coast to enjoy the region’s stunning beaches this summer, a dedicated campaign group has refreshed calls to restore an iconic part of Tynemouth’s seafront.
Now almost a century old, Tynemouth’s Outdoor Pool was first opened to the public back in 1924. The pool was built to give people a safe space to swim away from the cold North Sea, and quickly became an iconic highlight of the North East coast.
The attraction spent decades as a popular spot for locals and holidaymakers, before falling into disrepair by the 1990s. The buildings around the pool were demolished, and the pool itself was filled in - but for those local to the North East coast, the remains of the pool that are still there today at the southern end of Long Sands beach will be a familiar sight.
