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Poynton Pool & Park
Poynton · local parkland
Water and woodland form a peaceful green edge to the town.
Plan your visit
OutdoorsFree admission
35–60 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested visit length: editorial estimate for a pool and park circuit. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- Public park with a circular path beside the pool and through grassland.
- Access & terrain
- The council describes a circular path from South Park Drive car park; it does not specify a fully step-free standard.
- Dogs
- Check the official visitor guide for current details.
- Parking
- Car park off South Park Drive, reached from London Road North.
- Public transport
- The town council describes the park as a short walk from Poynton centre.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
Poynton Pool & Park — visitor information ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Poynton
Poynton Pool is a walk from the centre; Anson and its tearoom are in Higher Poynton and need a separate journey.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
Another discovery
Anson Engine Museum
Drive from the town centreHead to Higher Poynton for the engine collection. Check seasonal Friday and steam-event openings before travelling.
Time for a pause
Anson Engine Museum tearoom
Drive from the town centreDrinks and confectionery provide a simple pause during a museum visit. Treat this as part of the Anson outing and check its opening date.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. These are suggestions, not turn-by-turn routes. Check opening days, access and any admission requirements before setting out.
Anson Engine Museum — official information ↗Anson Engine Museum tearoom — official information ↗ Find a place to stay around Poynton ↗A little closer
Look around
- Poynton Pool
- Parkland
- Wooded waterside
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.