Work on a £1.6million county council funded scheme to refurbish and refresh Prudhoe Waterworld is progressing well and on track for completion in Spring 2025. 

Improvements that are being made to the centre include a fantastic new wet changing area incorporating new showers, toilets, changing cubicles and lockers as well as a vanity area and lighting.  

The exit from the water flume is also being improved and a new external ramp is to be installed to improve accessibility into the centre. The pool has also been drained so that some minor repair work can be carried out. 

Although the pool has been closed, the rest of the centre including the fantastic new softplay, the cafe, gym and studios have been open for business as usual. 

Local Ward Councillor Gordon Stewart explained that the council’s investment was money well spent:  

“I’ve had a look around the centre to see the work that has been carried out so far and am really impressed by the look and feel of the place. The contractors have clearly been working very hard over the winter months. 
 

“It’s fantastic that the swimming pool will soon re-open with a modern and refreshed look and changing facilities  and I’m confident it will make visiting the centre a more enjoyable and comfortable experience for the people of Prudhoe and the surrounding area.” 
 

Northumberland County Councillor Jeff Watson, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Healthy Lives added:   

“One of the main aims of the council is to provide great places to help people to be active and have fun. Prudhoe Waterworld attracts thousands of visitors each month, but parts of the building were in need of modernisation and so we have invested in some major improvements and upgrades.
 

“Last year we installed a fantastic new wildlife themed soft play which is proving very popular with young families and very soon the re-vamped pool and changing areas will re-open to the public.” 
 

Prudhoe Waterworld was opened in 1990 by Tynedale District Council. It features a main pool, wave pool, gym, fitness studio, softplay and a café. 

It is managed and operated by Places Leisure on behalf of Northumberland County Council.