Templemore Baths Heritage Space opened August 2023. A new visitor experience rooted in the Victorian era, bursting with Titanic and Belfast shipyard history. Located on Belfast’s Templemore Avenue, 1mile / 1.6km east of the city centre, Templemore Baths is the only Victorian bathhouse still functioning as a public swimming pool on the Island of Ireland. It now stands proud and lovingly restored. The Victorian features and ‘slipper baths’ along with the ‘minor pool’ form the core of the exhibition. A team of expert local guides will help you dive deep into this building’s fascinating story. You can also visit self-guided for free, 7 days a week between the hours of 9am – 5pm.
Original features have been lovingly restored including the ‘Major Pool’, which is fully operational as a swimming pool. The old slipper baths are part of the heritage exhibition and tour along with the ‘Minor Pool’ which is now an exhibition and event space. The former courtyard has been transformed into an attractive new atrium with a café – Courtyard Cafe at Templemore, offer scones, hot and cold drinks, lunch and snacks daily.
EastSide Tourism staff manage the heritage space in Templemore Baths. A programme of tours, workshops and events runs year-round. The local community, schools and visitors are all warmly welcomed. The restored ‘Minor Pool’ and old boardroom are both available to hire for events, meeting and conferences.
On a visit to the space you will:
You can visit the Heritage Space free of charge (self-guided) Monday- Friday, 09:00-17:00 and Saturday-Sunday, 10:00-14:00.
Guided tours are highly recommended. BOOK HERE
Belfast City Council invested £12 million in the restoration of this iconic building and £5 million was provided by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
EastSide Tourism, is part of EastSide Partnership and manage the heritage space on behalf of social enterprise leisure operator GLL (Better), and in partnership with Belfast City Council.
To book a guided tour please click the image above.
The Minor Pool is available to book for events. To enquire about booking the space please email: templemorebaths@eastsidepartnership.com
A schools engagement programme for Key Stage 2, 3 & 4 pupils will be developed and we look forward to welcoming pupils and teachers to the space soon.
If you are interested in volunteering at Templemore Baths Heritage Space please visit: www.eastsidepartnership.com/volunteer
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