Cardiff International Pool facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cardiff International PoolPwll Rhyngwladol Caerdydd |
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Cardiff International Pool in 2009
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| 51°26′59″N 3°10′52″W / 51.449755°N 3.181078°W | |
| Address | Olympian Drive, Grangetown, Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF11 0JS |
| Opened | 12 February 2008 |
| Operated by | Parkwood Leisure |
| Owned by | City of Cardiff Council |
| Type | 2 swimming pools plus diving pools |
| Cost | £32 million |
| Website | Cardiff International Pool |
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| 50 m (160 ft) 10-lane | |
| Features | |
| Seating for 1,000 spectators | |
| Facilities | |
| Second pool 25 m (82 ft) 4-lane indoor waterpark with flume rides, a beach area with water slides, a lazy river and Jacuzzi. | |
The Cardiff International Pool (known as Pwll Rhyngwladol Caerdydd in Welsh) is a huge swimming pool in Cardiff, Wales. It's an Olympic-sized swimming pool, which means it's big enough for major swimming competitions. This amazing facility was built through a special partnership. The City of Cardiff Council owned the land, while other companies helped develop and now operate the pool.
Before this pool opened in 2008, Wales hadn't had an Olympic-sized pool for ten years! The old Wales Empire Pool, which was built for the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, was taken down in 1998. It made way for the Millennium Stadium, a famous sports arena. So, the Cardiff International Pool brought back a top-notch swimming venue to the country.
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About the Cardiff International Pool
This modern swimming center cost £32 million to build. Construction started in April 2006, and it officially opened its doors on February 12, 2008. The pool is managed by Parkwood Leisure, a company that runs many sports facilities.
Building a Modern Pool
The Cardiff International Pool has two main swimming areas. The first is a 50 m (160 ft) long, 10-lane competition pool. This is the "Olympic-sized" part, perfect for serious swimmers and races. It even has seats for 1,000 people to watch the events!
The second pool is a 25 m (82 ft) long, 4-lane indoor waterpark. This fun area is packed with exciting features like flume rides, cool water slides, and a relaxing lazy river. There's also a beach area and a Jacuzzi for visitors to enjoy. Besides the pools, the center has a fitness suite with studios, rooms for meetings, and a café where you can grab a snack.
A Training Spot for Olympians
The Cardiff International Pool was also designed to be a training facility for the London 2012 Olympics. Athletes from around the world could use its top-quality pools to prepare for their events. Cardiff played a role in the 2012 Olympics, with other venues like the Millennium Stadium hosting football matches.
More to Explore
- Sport in Cardiff
- List of Olympic-size swimming pools in the United Kingdom
