Name: The City Baths, Newcastle Location: Newcastle Current status: Open Date built: 1928 Architect: Nicholas and Dixon-Spain Listed building status: Grade II Lead organisation: Fusion Lifestyle
Description
Built in neo-Georgian style with art deco undertones, the building comprises two pool halls, a large traditional Turkish Baths suite and an adjacent theatre and concert venue – City Hall.
Facilities
The pool has undergone extensive refurbishment and provides a swimming pool, Turkish Baths and Spa, gym, sauna and fitness studio.
Notable facts
Nicolas and Dixon-Spain, the architects, were appointed in 1924 following a design competition adjudicated by Alfred Cross, the renowned swimming pool architect. The pools were floored over in the winter months for a variety of uses including being used as a cinema. Being next to the City Hall meant that sometimes swimmers had to keep quiet to avoid disturbing orchestral performances.
Current plans
Fusion Lifestyle have acquired a long lease of the site and have invested over £6m in the refurbishment to bring the City Pool and Turkish Baths back into use. They have worked in partnership with the community campaign, Save Newcastle Turkish Baths.
