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Newcastle Turkish Baths praised in Historic Pools of Britain visit

Historic Pools of Britain visited the Newcastle City Pool and Turkish Baths recently to view plans in place to restore the building to its former glory.

The organisation, which was set up to represent Britain’s bathing heritage and is celebrating its second anniversary, has kept a keen eye on plans to reopen the City Pool and Turkish Baths.

Gill Wright, founder of Historic Pools of Britain, said: “There is huge interest in the restoration of pools across the country and it was good to discover how the Newcastle City Pool and Turkish Baths project is developing.

“Over the past two years, we have seen the positive impact on the public when historic pools have been preserved and reopened, and I’m excited about that happening for the people of Newcastle.”

The pool and baths will be given a new lease of life following a £5m refurbishment, which will feature a public pool and Turkish baths, fitness suites, exercise studios, a spa with treatment rooms and a café bistro.

Having originally closed in 2013, Newcastle Turkish Baths and City Pool has been snapped up by Fusion Lifestyle, a sports and leisure management organisation and registered charity, who saw an opportunity to add the site to its UK portfolio.

Tim Mills, director of business development at Fusion Lifestyle, said: “It was great to meet the members of Historic Pools of Britain and get their feedback on the plans for Newcastle City Pool and Turkish Baths, while sharing our expertise on similar projects.

“Fusion is dedicated to providing high-quality facilities to local communities and we’re proud to have been able to do this across the country, and now in Newcastle.”

The Newcastle City Pool and Turkish Baths is due to reopen in 2018.