NEW FOR 2025: ACCESSIBLE SWIMMING MADE EASY WITH OUR POOLSIDE HOIST

We’re excited to share that Bovey Pool has a brand-new addition for the 2025 season — a poolside hoist designed to make swimming more accessible for visitors with limited mobility. 

Purchased earlier this year, the hoist provides a safe, simple, and dignified way for users to get in and out of the pool without needing to navigate steps or transfer at the pool edge. Whether you’re arriving from our accessible changing rooms or making your way over from your mobility aid, the hoist is designed to support a smooth and comfortable transition into the water.

This new equipment is part of our ongoing commitment to improving access for all swimmers. The hoist can be operated by trained staff, and it works seamlessly with our accessible changing facilities — making it even easier to enjoy a swim, whatever the weather or personal mobility needs.

Early users have already told us how much of a difference the hoist is making:

“I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to get on and off and into and out of the pool — it’s brilliant! It’s really going to make my swimming at Bovey Pool so much easier!”

If you or someone you know finds pool access challenging, we strongly encourage giving the hoist a try. It’s here to help everyone enjoy the benefits of swimming in a safer, more relaxed way.

Ask our lifeguard team for more information or if you need to use the hoist — and make a splash with confidence this season at Bovey Pool.