Pells Pool - Seasonal Outdoor Swimming Pool

What a fabulous gem in Lewes. We went on a cloudy day so it was quiet but the staff were amazing and helpful, the facilities clean and tidy and the pool was lovely. Not heated as mentioned before but fine at this time of year if you're not a cold water aficionado.

Lovely outdoor lido. Unheated so only suitable for hardcore swimmers or sunny days. Great facilities except there really should be hot showers. Full of old school charm. Lots of sessions available to suit all types.

Had a great time, the pool was on the chilly side but you soon got used to it, on a really hot day a cold pool would be just what you need I'm sure Food prices were good and lower than expected

Lovely to swim in an outdoor pool. Unheated but all the better for it. We love a peaceful swim in the sunshine here

Clean "old fashioned ildo" with a large swimming pool and smaller paddling pool. Friendly and helpful staff look after the pool which has basic changing facilities. Showers are in the open and the basic changing facilities are at the opposite end to the toilets. A standard day ticket does allow re-entry, there are snacks and drinks served on sale at the entry kiosk.

At £3 per head this is a no brainier for serious and recreational swimmers alike. Lovely setting near central Lewes by the pond/canal/woodland. Good clean set up inside with warm showers.

Nice Lido with everything you'd expect. Looking a little worn around the edges. Could do with a new changing room facilities. But the pool surround and the grass area was pleasant enough.

A big well situated pool. A nice grassy area to sit in. Not too busy. Floats available. Nice staff. A toddler pool. Everything you need, including hot drinks available to warm you up.

As a large outdoor pool, The Pells Pool is a popular place to spend hot days in the summer understandably! It's a place that the locals love and visitors wish they'd brought their swimsuits for. It's big enough that in the main pool those who prefer lane swimming can always have their space whilst the older kids and teens can muck about in the rest of the pool without either sides crossing. There is a smaller paddling pool for toddlers which is a decent size for a large group of toddlers to fit into without too much trouble. There is a large amount of green space to play, sunbathe, have picnics on and generally do anything on, though this becomes packed on busy days. The changing rooms are decent, quite small but fine, could do with renovation. The toilets are fine too. You can buy snacky items from the shop and ice creams at reasonable prices. They have a toddler group on through the summer on a Tuesday morning which is brilliant, the kids love t and it gives the adults a chance to relax! Though the shady spaces under the trees are competed for early on in the session! Obviously this is an outdoor pool and therefore is only open from May through to September. It's good for the whole afternoon and early evening, through the summer I would go after work and swim for an hour from 6, as they do half-price entry at that time and it was practically empty, especially on days with a little drizzle!