We’ll be undertaking essential repairs to the site in 2026 to the value of approximately £1.2 million. This will allow for the reopening of the pool as part of our wider leisure investment strategy. The work will include:
The gym would also benefit from upgraded equipment as part of our wider leisure investment strategy.
The repair programme, which has started, was due to be completed by summer 2026, but the recent discovery of sealed asbestos in the roof space means extra work is required so that it can be removed safely.
We’d like to reassure all pool users and anyone else who previously accessed the building that the sealed asbestos hasn’t posed a risk to you.
The repair programme is being extended and will run into early autumn, which will delay the reopening of the swimming pools.
Where possible, we are bringing forward some of the other programmed works to give us the best chance of re-opening the pools at the earliest opportunity.
In the meantime, we understand the ongoing closure of the pool is frustrating and truly appreciate your patience. Customers are welcome to use pool facilities at our neighbouring Active North Yorkshire sites.
The café, gym, class studio, sauna and steam room at the Richmond site remain open as normal, as are the businesses that operate from the site and the mini golf.
As a customer you have the following options:
There may be availability for swimming lesson programmes at our other centres at Bedale, Northallerton, Stokesley and Thirsk and Sowerby - get in touch with them to find out more.
If you have paid for an annual swimming membership you have the following options:
You can go to one of the Active North Yorkshire centres at Bedale, Northallerton, Stokesley and Thirsk and Sowerby and and they will give you a free discount card for the period of closure giving you a reduced Aquafit class rate.
If you have a current/valid swimming 10 for 8 block booking card you have the following options:
If you choose the first option and use up your swims at another site and then wish to continue visiting that site while we remain closed, you will be issued with a free discount card at that site for the remaining period of closure. This will give you a reduced swim rate.
If you have a current or valid Aquafit 10 for 8 block booking card you have the following options:
If you choose the first option and use up your Aquafit sessions at another site and wish to continue visiting that site while we remain closed, you will be issued with a free discount card at that site for the remaining period of closure. This will give you to a reduced Aquafit class rate.
You will need to book in advance and provide a health commitment statement before attending the class.
If you have an active gym membership you have the following options:
If you choose the first option, your membership will not cover use of the gym or classes at our other leisure centres as the gym at Richmond Leisure and Wellbeing Hub is remaining open during the period of closure.
You can visit our Active North Yorkshire centres at Bedale, Northallerton, Stokesley and Thirsk and Sowerby on a casual pay as you go basis. Our staff will discuss the most appropriate pricing options with you.
The café will remain open. Check the Myti café Facebook page for updated opening times.
The mobility scooter that we host as part of the Access the Dales initiative is available as normal during the week but we are no longer able to offer it on weekends, apologies for the inconvenience.
The initiative aims to help locals and visitors access local sites and attractions. Find out more and book the scooter on the Access the Dales website.
Hire times are: