Newcastle City Pool was built in the 1920’s and retains most of its original features. If you are looking for something different, then hidden away in the basement of Newcastle City Pool you will find the 'best kept secret in town’ - one of the city’s original Turkish baths (one of only four original baths remaining in the country).

The City Pool Turkish Bath provides a friendly atmosphere and offers 2 hot rooms and a steam room which have changed little in over half a century. There is also a Jacuzzi and a rest area.The changing rooms have thankfully not been modernised, they remain small two bedded cubicles, clad with wood and illuminated by lamps rather than the hideous strip lights you normally find in such places. Towels are available to hire if you do not want to carry your own wet towel around with you afterwards.

Note: At the time of writing this review the Sauna Suite is closed until further notice, due to essential repairs.

City Pool
Northumberland Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8SE

Tel: 0191 2771844
Fax: 0191 2116249

Manager - Ronnie Anderson

E-Mail: ronnie.anderson@newcastle.gov.uk

Prices: £7.50 for a Turkish and a swim (25 metre pool).
Concessions are available for students, unwaged, over 60’s and Newcastle residents.

Mon,Wed and Friday - men only
Tues, Thurs and Sat - ladies.
Closed on Sundays.

Massages can be booked at an extra cost (£15.00 or £18.50 with Turkish) and the Turkish baths may also be hired for hen/ pampering parties!

A fitness room and sunbeds are also available.

Highly recommended.

Hidden in the basement of Newcastle City Pool is one of the city's original Turkish baths. At £6.95 for a Turkish and a swim it's an absolute must. The changing rooms are much like I imagine the Orient Express to be, small two bedded cubicles, wood clad with lamps, perfect for pampering and chilling. There are three different suana rooms and a steam room which all steeped in character and history. Towels are available to hire, or you can take your own. Mon,Wed and Friday are men only Tues, Thurs and Sat for the ladies. Closed on Sundays. You can book in for a massage at an extra cost, and you can also hire it out for pampering parties! Everyone should try this, relaxing, atmospheric, friendly and steeped in character and history.