Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool Hire in North Devon

Enjoy exclusive swimming pool hire at Skern Adventure Appledore
Looking for a heated outdoor swimming pool in North Devon? Our private swimming pool in Appledore, near Bideford, is available to hire for families, friends, clubs, schools, instructor-led sessions and private groups.
Whether you're planning a family swim, celebrating a special occasion, bringing your club together or running your own organised session, our heated outdoor pool offers exclusive hire in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Every booking includes a qualified lifeguard, giving you peace of mind while you enjoy your time in the water.
Book your pool session online today or get in touch if you can't find a suitable time.
Pool hire at a glance
- Heated outdoor swimming pool
- Exclusive private hire
- H17m x 7m pool
- Uniform depth of 1.4 metres
- Maximum of 20 swimmers
- Qualified lifeguard included
- Free on-site parking
- £45 per hour
- Located in Appledore, North Devon
Booking information
Pool sessions are typically one hour long, giving most groups plenty of time to enjoy the water. Available sessions are regularly added to our online booking system.
If you can't find a suitable date or time, we'd love to hear from you. We'll always do our best to accommodate additional bookings where possible.


Evening pool sessions
Evening sessions aren't routinely advertised online. However, if staffing allows and you have a specific request, we may be able to arrange an evening booking.
Evening sessions typically take place between 6:00pm/7:00pm and 9:00pm, with bookings lasting around one hour.
Perfect for a range of groups
- Families and friends
- Children's birthday parties
- Swimming clubs
- Schools and youth groups
- Community organisations
- Instructor-led sessions and classes
- Fitness and wellbeing groups
- Private celebrations
- Any group looking for exclusive pool hire
Before you visit
Parking
Free parking is available onsite. There's usually plenty of space and, if our main car park becomes full, we can open one of our front fields for additional parking.
Changing facilities
We don't provide dedicated changing rooms or showers for public pool users. We recommend arriving ready to swim wherever possible.
Toilets
Toilets are available if required and a member of staff will direct you to the nearest facilities. Please note that they aren't located directly beside the pool.
Lockers
We don't provide lockers, so we recommend bringing only the belongings you need for your session.
Find us
Pool rules
To help everyone enjoy a safe and pleasant visit, please follow these pool rules during your session.
- No diving.
- Non-swimmers must speak to the lifeguard before entering the water.
- No running or pushing around the pool.
- No smoking or vaping in the pool area.
- Please keep the pool area clean and tidy.
- Leave shoes at the entrance to the pool area.
- Please rinse off any sand before entering the pool.
- Follow all instructions given by the lifeguard at all times.
FAQs
Yes. Our outdoor swimming pool is heated throughout the operating season, making it comfortable to enjoy in a range of weather conditions.
Yes. Every booking gives your group exclusive use of the pool during your session.
Pool sessions are typically one hour long, giving most groups plenty of time to enjoy the pool.
We don't routinely advertise evening sessions online, but we may be able to arrange one on request, subject to staff availability. Evening sessions usually take place between 6:00pm/7:00pm and 9:00pm.
Our pool is available for families, friends, schools, swimming clubs, community groups, instructor-led sessions, fitness classes and private celebrations.
Absolutely! Our pool is a popular venue for children's birthday parties and group celebrations. We provide the qualified lifeguard—you provide the fun. You're welcome to bring your own pool toys, floats and inflatables.
Yes. We welcome qualified instructors and organisations wishing to hire the pool for organised sessions or classes, subject to availability. If you're interested in regular bookings, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Yes. Free parking is available on-site. If our main car park is full, additional parking can be opened in one of our front fields.
No. We don't have dedicated changing rooms or showers for public pool users, so we recommend arriving ready to swim where possible.
The pool area has level access from the car park without steps. Entry into the pool is via two ladders. We don't currently have specialist disabled access equipment or assisted pool entry facilities. If you'd like to discuss accessibility before booking, please contact us.
Yes! You're welcome to bring your own floats, inflatables and pool toys.
If you can't find a suitable session on our booking system, please get in touch. We'll always do our best to arrange an alternative booking where possible.
Ready to book your pool session?
Book your heated outdoor swimming pool session directly using the booking link above, or contact our team to discuss your requirements.

