Explore The Abandoned Indoor Swimming Pool At Holiday Camp Harcourt Sands In Isle Of Wight!

Exploring inside of the indoor swimming pool of the abandoned & derelict Harcourt Sands holiday park located in Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
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Unlike the rest of the site this building has been kept in pristine condition over the last 12 years and really looks as though it could reopen at any point.
No damage was caused gaining entry into this site and the location had already been leaked out elsewhere on KZbin.
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Edited and graded in Adobe Premiere Pro 2017
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[@FabienWhite]

I explored Harcourt extensively around 2011 at all times of the day. Not a soul was to be seen. Even spending hours there. It wasn't until I went back in 2017 that a caretaker of such was present. Glad to see someone finally made their way inside the elusive indoor swimming pool! Love the videos.

[@mattjarrett7231]

I am shocked at how spotless it is inside, it still looks like it's being taken care of. Good job on this :)

[@mattjarrett7231]

I just realized the Chemical Plant remix by the way :') nice touch!

[@KeithHambidge]

Intriguing as to why the indoor pool has been so well preserved

[@Malcarper]

Guess there is still a chance it could be re opened, when the surrounding land gets redeveloped?

[@Cybernetika3]

@@Malcarper it won't as they are currently demolishing the buildings facing the beach including this and are working their way to the back

[@leeallen7491]

stayed there with a coach group in 2002, All us drivers used to go out through the back gate to the pub hundred yards up the road

[@james9958]

Used to holiday there for many years as a teenager - amazing to see how well maintained the inside of the pool is.

[@brianashmore1529]

Worked summer 91 there, wicked memories, 2017 went back explored the site was totally overgrown

[@rjc0234]

I remember that pool. Every day for a week we would go there, and I was too scared to go on the big blue slide. but about half an hour before we had to leave the pool for the final time i got enough courage to climb the spiral staircase. I loved the slide so much I had to be dragged away from it! was a big stepping stone in overcoming my fear of heights.

[@itsjacks4992]

And you thought you'd enlighten us.

[@ivyedan7183]

@@itsjacks4992 I thought it was a nice story

[@neptuneuwu]

rjc0234 that’s so wholesome omg

[@Gaskinmoo79]

I used to go swimming here when I was a kid. It was the best pool on the Island, probably still is.

[@kellysmith4731]

I came here in 1997 with my school as an end of school trip, cant believe how little it had changed

[@jmuthabjb6378]

I am not a fan of short videos (of great explores), but everything about this video was just Good. The narration. The history of this place. The possible future of this place. Well done!

[@AbandonedIsleofWight]

Thanks very much, its much appreciated 😁👍

[@deidremulroe2461]

It's so sad, if you ever had holidays there, you would understand.. we need a patition to get it up & running again.. the entertainment was great, food, accomodation, chalet was by the beach. FANTASTIC memories for my family, between 1990 & 2004... Ryde needs the tourism, it's looking run down..BRING BACK HARCOURT SANDS !!!!

[@markphillips4643]

Hectic day yesterday, and didn't see my notifications until this morning. Thanks again from the States for another wonderful video!

[@AbandonedIsleofWight]

Thanks Mark!

[@user-zu8ok3gz6d]

been there once before, and it freaked me out to see the smile for the camera thing when I went there.

[@AbandonedIsleofWight]

Yeah there's no camera its just something the caretaker scribbled to try and scare off the kids, the truth of the matter is that the police are very unlikely to get involved unless you're causing any damage, thanks very much for watching

[@heidip5042]

thats a loud alarm!!! Glad ya got to check it out without being caught

[@siyrups8273]

The music is gorgeous, I can’t express. Plus seeing all these things close to me is so weird. Great work though!

[@rothley8674]

Awesome explore guy's, I'm amazed no-one has built on this site yet as it's in a wonderful spot👍

[@AbandonedIsleofWight]

It is surprising that it's been left for so long as it really is a prime location, with all the fires happening there lately it would be nice if someone stepped in and did something with it. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@rothley8674]

@@AbandonedIsleofWight that's ok pal you're uploads are well put together I really enjoy watching them.i also like the information you provide with each upload 👌

[@Skaterbun]

I used to enjoy going on holiday here, it is in a great location right near the ferry port. It will be a shame and a waste if they just build another housing estate or a dreaded supermarket.

[@boohoo8996]

@@AbandonedIsleofWight who was the person at the end over the vid as you was leaving

[@jaynecastle5510]

It's so sad to see it like this. I used to work there when it was two sites called St Clare and Puckpool. I could use the swimming pool for free. Nice video.

[@AbandonedIsleofWight]

Thanks very much, it is a shame as there is nothing like this on the Island anymore, that being said someone is obviously looking after the building. It would be amazing if something could be done to reopen it, perhaps if the Council enforced a CPO and allow Puckpool park the chance to bid on the building the park to add it to their portfolio making the site an "all season" attraction

[@alliemaria532]

Jayne castle I worked there in 1988

[@kazleslie6334]

I use to go there in the 60s. “Puckpool “great memories

[@jaynecastle5510]

@@alliemaria532 What sight did you work on? I was at St Clare and I was there in '88 as well.

[@2373stevieb]

Have been recently told that the fire brigade use it as a training facility. Could be the reason why the power is still on.

[@DaynJo]

In 1989 I was a lifeguard at Harcourt Sands, working both the outdoor pool, and this leisure centre. Myself "Andy Jones," and my then time girl friend, "J" I wont mention her full name, although I still have a very special place in my heart for her. (She was the receptionist at the Leisure Center on this Video.) We spent that summer working there. They did a promotional brochure and I was pictured in it.- (I cant rem if it was in or on the cover) -sitting on one of the false rocks in the centre. The rock 2:47 left hand side of the screen. I would Love to see that photo again, if anyone has it, please reply here. I was wearing the white top with blue LIFEGUARD on it, I have dark hair. This video brings back so so many memories. Thank you so much for these memories guys.

[@therealKINDLE]

Incredible dedication. You must have had nerves of steal to go in there! In the dark! On a tiny rope ladder!! Please explore the basement of No Man's Land sea fort next LOL!

[@benjaminsolis2263]

Sonic the Hedgehog - Chemical Plant :)

[@prominista_j106]

Spent 5 days here back in my last year of primary school. Funny enough it was in 2006 the same year it shut for good. It was the first & only time I’ve been to the isle of white & always wanted go back there ever since. Sad to see it’s closed down as I have many fond memories of my school trip there. Such a shame to see it go to waste, hopefully something good will come of it.

[@roenais]

never even knew this place was here, how is the island so full of abandonded spots?

[@AbandonedIsleofWight]

Id say this is probably the most visited "urbex" location on the Island, but you're right we do have quite a bit of abandoned stuff, there's still plenty of other spots I haven't put up yet too, I'm just waiting for the right time to release them/wait for them to get secured. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@julierumble3423]

don't get us all started

[@MrKilly1234]

Abandoned Isle of Wight what is that in front of you in the bushes as you are leaving? Around the 4.29 mark? Moves off to the left of the bushes

[@eviewilliamshunter8833]

daniel kilgallon that is creepy I saw it too

[@leannegolder9610]

I stayed here in 1994 as part of a travel agents convention. It was closed to the public and only filled with hundreds of Lunn Poly YTS staff. I was 18 and had the best time. I remember the pool area well. Such a shame to see it in a bad way.

[@dogend]

Interesting to see this. As an architect, I worked on this project back in the late 80's as part of the Miller Hughes Associates (Architects) design team. Had no idea it was derelict.

[@Gultronics]

Hi David. I'm an architecture student and am looking at the site as a final project. Would love the opportunity to talk to you about the old pool building if you got a chance?

[@kadechilds201]

So cool that’s it’s untouched! Awesome

[@stevesoultrain928]

I came here years ago had a good time

[@Stop..carry-on]

Madness climbing through that vent , that was never designed for the weight of a person inside

[@pinacoloda226]

Great job,guys,very cool!! Thanks so much for taking the risk,I really appreciate it!! God bless and stay safe!!👍

[@christinagreaves7932]

Wow .. really cool , 👌

[@stephenstrassen1135]

spot on,, cant believe a company would leave something like this . could easily make it a holiday place for the bikers

[@aldwinpanny10]

The Interior looks new.

[@neilhumphrey4197]

Fantastic channel just subscribed very very very good content

[@brianmusson1827]

Went there when it was Warner’s Holiday Camp Puck pool for a Football Weekend in the 80s. It was very Hi de Hi but we had good fun such a shame to see these places so desolate . Needs to be put to good use now not just left like this!

[@GEricG]

I went there too over a period of 5 or 6 years during the 80s. You're right, it was like Hi de Hi and in fact the greencoats used to call out 'Hi de Hi' at mealtimes.

[@kkrispy2009P]

Wow amazing footage and place

[@allclean2555]

All levelled flat now.

[@IOWPCV]

Nice work always wondered what the pool complex was like 😎

[@SwimBikeRunFastest]

I went here in 1992 with my school. Shame its closed but good to see it again

[@lukejohn1277]

Isle of Wight looks amazing to live too same as Isle of Man aha really nice

[@ianholmes3761]

I plan to live on the lsle of man eventually.

[@trishamarie6409]

When lotto comes up I'm leaving Yorkshire and living in IOW shanklin area

[@rudirootbaby]

Amazing work dude keep it up. Good high quality videos and commentary 👍

[@AbandonedIsleofWight]

Thanks champ😉

[@Pyridox]

Cool. Glad you got in and out OK, was worried with the alarm sounding.

[@AbandonedIsleofWight]

Yeah I'm glad too 😅 it was pretty intense, thanks for watching! 👍

[@D5DRIFT]

That's hardcore! Alarm starts and you just bang the lights on and carry on filming. Top work!

[@unfunnyrabbit8429]

Love the hydrocity remix in the air vents

[@exploringwithleo2671]

Its actually chemical plant zone

[@jacksmumma]

Thanks so much for risking all to bring this to the channel Was this camp a Pontins in it's heyday, do you know? My parents took me to several Pontins camps as a kid, maybe this was one and i dont remember 🤔

[@user-rs1990]

1:00 - That air duct is now inviting pigeons and vermin to take residence! ;-)

[@ducatipaso1386]

That insulation looks like asbestos.

[@-msssrhmrydy12988]

Awesome video.

[@AbandonedCityCamoCrewExplorers]

We come come to ring your bell and watch loads of your videos

[@exploringwithleo2671]

Great explore love the Sonic the Hedgehog chemical plant zone music

[@andybaker2456]

Am I right in saying that Harcourt Sands was formed by merging the neighbouring Warners camps of St. Clare and Puckpool? Happy memories of a holiday at St. Clare in the mid 70s. And didn't they film some of the scenes for Stardust - the David Essex film - at Puckpool?

[@alliemaria532]

I used work there when it was st claires and puckpool I worked at st claires still remember when they found a body in the pool

[@katiecoshall3083]

What 0.0

[@Danno1983]

I used 2 work at Harcourt Sands many years ago

[@rightsideup714]

Worked at Harcourt Sands in the eighties.

[@trishamarie6409]

Have you done the bowling place in ryde as that's where we camp in van behind it

[@genekelly8467]

What ias the climate on the isle? is it warm enough to use the beaches?

[@user-rs1990]

2:52 - I assume the indoor pool complex dates from the mid/late 1980s.

[@TazerOnlineMedia]

Ooooo... I wonder who that other group could have been ;) LOOOOL

[@AbandonedIsleofWight]

I can't believe you guys didn't go in! As soon as you put your video up we were straight in there 😅

[@TazerOnlineMedia]

We would have done if we had ropes and a fancy ladder XDDD LOL. You should have messaged me, I would have come back to do it ;)

[@lukejohn1277]

So many abandoned hotels man I must go to Isle of Wight especially to the arcades that are unused and the Isle of Man has lots too apparently

[@AbandonedIsleofWight]

Plenty about on the Island, although the large arcade in Sandown that was abandoned has now been demolished

[@lukejohn1277]

Abandoned Isle of Wight oh it’s gone aha good I suppose and there still loads in Isle of Wight

[@julierumble3423]

its insane its a prime spot of beach front land! Waiting for my lottery win I will buy it and The York Hotel. x

[@martinwooder4174]

Is that Chemical plant zone I here?! What a great version

[@ashleycobb4421]

I loved your videos

[@mikefitchNYC1971]

Awesome exploration!

[@paulashepherd7223]

is the old haven holiday park do you know

[@user-rs1990]

The pool building is now demolished.

[@guyowen9727]

Cool video thanks

[@Galxy-lj6kw]

Yo i subbed cuz what u do is so cool!!

[@magnoliashoals]

Who is that at 4:29 in the bushes?

[@gavinprosser]

why did the camp close originally?

[@davidcollishaw2771]

sometimes going in during the day is better, sound doesn't travel so far for a start and people tend to ignore daytime alarms.

[@notleks2411]

I very much doubt the alarm is rigged to dial a number to a response team, probably just there to deter. I know there’s a few houses nearby so maybe they will call the police or something, idk. But awesome video, I’m glad I got to see it inside finally. I’m genuinely surprised it’s all in good shape, I used to go swimming there back when it was functional.

[@AbandonedIsleofWight]

I think you're right, we got out of there fairly sharpish but I'd still stay it was a good 20-30mins of the alarm ringing with us on site. In that time I would have thought someone would have been in attendance (if it were rigged), also didn't see anyone at the main entrance when I drove past. It's crazy how clean it is, someone must be going in there to clean it as it isn't even dusty. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@user-rs1990]

As of 2019, the damaged air duct has now been removed and the openings have now been sealed!

[@CreatureOTNight]

Means theres owners that care about the site. That and they know how little entertainment there is on the island.

[@jonathanspencer5884]

That really sounds like the Sonic The Hedgehog 2 theme from the Chemical Plant Great video's by the way , I visit the Isle Of Wight a lot and have wondered about different hidden locations , caves , castles and other mysterious places there It is a shame that the U K is in a lock down , as I feel when it eventually gets lifted , visiting the island will be not as easy as before , with a lot of residents living there suspicious of any visitors having the supposed Corona Virus and all the other social distancing nonsense going on ( look up Dr Rashid Buttar ) Keep the awe some video's coming Cheers

[@MrKilly1234]

What the hell is that in front of you in the bushes that moves off to the left as you are leaving? Does nobody else notice it

[@Gultronics]

Does anyone know what the two different roof levels were for?

[@ladylaois8184]

My sons just moved to the I W, I’m sending him these he’s loving thanks

[@mrsavagefox3178]

Shame about the alarm would of loved to see more nice video guys as always

[@AbandonedIsleofWight]

Yeah, in hindsight I think it may not be connected which means we might have been able to hang around a little longer, however I didn't want to risk it and find out 😅 Thanks very much for watching!

[@mrsavagefox3178]

Abandoned Isle of Wight yeah it’s not worth the risk would be interesting to see if the alarm been turned off it’s still cool tho

[@spandangle334]

@@AbandonedIsleofWight could go down see if the fire doors open if so collect ya ropes and once alarm goes off hide in one of the water shoots for an hour if noone comes boom ya clear ;)

[@ilovebrean]

That’s such a shame it still looks mint and could be owned and used

[@xander399]

im on the island my self, id love to do some exploring my self some time, also love the music at the start

[@AbandonedIsleofWight]

There's loads about down here, although this probably isn't the best one to start with as its super sketchy, the rest of Harcourt is worth an explore though👍

[@delboy8586]

Good vid. Subbed

[@JoggyMorvin]

Amazing video😍👌🏼 Big Like!

[@ashleycobb4421]

This is so cool

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

Nice one.

[@InopVirtualPilot]

Pretty cool but... was someone else there with you? 4:28 you see someone moving

[@jamesquine99]

Mike Davies I came to the comment section looking to see if anyone else saw that! Looks like someone running off in a ghillie suit

[@uqlyrosieeek2574]

Is this near puck pool park? I am actually a child so I pass it often.

[@AbdulKhan-wd2nw]

Is this bad to go through the building like that

[@emilymoreno3104]

Hi my name is Emily I'm a huge fan and it would be a dream come true if I ever met u and did an exploration video with u lol this looked so fun though actually jalouse

[@jennywilkinson7445]

This used to be Puckpool holiday camp the pool inside was a new build the indoor pool wasn’t there in the 80s

[@Kookoocachu]

Nice explore!

[@sandemike]

There is a warren of tunnels at the top of Culver downs.

[@penguimTwo]

Why is seemingly everything in the Isle of Wight abandoned?

[@sandemike]

Because we have no fixed link and the ferries are not affordable.

[@josiegrahamofficial5956]

Cannot believe it's still undeveloped

[@kazbaz8645]

Guys that was quite dangerous. So interesting though. Used to holiday there. What a shame it was abandoned. Such a lovely spot. Hope someone buys it and does the area justice. Remember they used to do kids dancing and their animal friend maybe was called .... Fizza? They used to sing a song called If you want to have fun with Fizza .................. 5.4.3.2 number 1 and stuck your thumb in air............... haha.

[@BexDisney]

Kaz baz lmfao I remember this too

[@davestock]

I remember a swimming pool called Warner's near Puckpool park when I was a kid and it was about 1988. Is this the same site?

[@AtheistOrphan]

Yes it is. Check out the site on Google Earth.

[@laurenzo6645]

How the heck did the expecy people to come? There was no water in the damn park

[@josephmahon3231]

At 4mins 29 seconds in the video is that someone that was with u on the explore of something else walking away in the bushes hahaha looks creepy

[@sophieb7500]

joseph mahon I noticed that too! Freaky!

[@georgiakidd9421]

My parents used to work here until it shut when I was 5 months old 😢😭😢😭

[@sophieb7500]

4:28 ..looks like a mans shadow figure shift to the left behind the bushes .. freaky stuff!

[@thebaldconvict]

If you pause it you can clearly see a person walking left, you're right.

[@lelly4486]

Oh shoot I saw it too, it was grey

[@Groovyghostcrew]

Wasn’t this a haven park or pontins ?

[@AtheistOrphan]

Warners, then Haven.

[@karaholder1985]

I live in shanklin iow my sister was going to explore it with her friends

[@Tuffydipstick]

Went there in the 90s

[@octaviussludberry9016]

Try using red lights on your headtorches outside. Less obvious to anyone looking for you.