The Cleveland Pools in Bath, dating to the 19th-century, had a significant place in the hearts of the people of Bath and the surrounding region but remained closed and disused since the 1980s. This unique historic site with a rich cultural heritage has now undergone a comprehensive restoration thanks to a community-based campaign. The pools are the oldest open air public swimming pools in the UK and probably western Europe and are Grade 2* listed.

The Cleveland Pools Trust embarked on the journey of restoration in 2004 and have now managed to achieve their goals and have now reopened to the public. Join us as their Trustees share how they achieve this goal, what lessons they have learnt and what impact this project has had. See www.clevelandpools.org.uk