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Community spirit keeps Birmingham's historic Moseley Road Baths alive during £32.7m restoration
Overview
Moseley Road Baths and the neighbouring Balsall Heath Library in Birmingham are undergoing a £32.7m restoration project following decades of community campaigning. Dating back to 1907, the Grade II*-listed building is being restored with funding from Birmingham City Council, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and government levelling up grants. The project includes connecting the two buildings, restoring the Gala Pool, converting the second pool into an event space, and reinstalling historic cast-iron baths.
Key points
- Work began in 2023 on a £32.7m restoration of the Grade II*-listed Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath Library in Birmingham.
- The historic pool dates back to 1907 and was originally created as a gift to entice Balsall Heath to join the city of Birmingham.
- Funding for the project includes £10m from Birmingham City Council, £9.2m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and £15.5m from government levelling up funding.
- The renovation will connect the baths and library, fully restore the Gala Pool, create an event space, and reinstall historic cast-iron baths.
- The library is scheduled to open in summer 2027, with the baths expected to reopen between late 2028 and early 2029.