Oasis Leisure Centre, Swindon (Full Urbex)

[@neiluk2006]

Remember when they used to say on the tannoy. "ALL Red Swimmers, please leave the pool....Noowwwwwwwwwwwwww" the now would echo from the Dome lol

[@KIRBZVIDS]

I rember that so much haha thay haven't got the old message bord in there anymore that used to be behine where the blue lagoon slide is built in the left hand corner stood looking from the shallow end of the pool

[@neiluk2006]

@@KIRBZVIDS yeah I know what you mean, you see it in the wave machine video. That's been gone a good 3 or 4 years now. Shame. Loved the nostalgia at the Oasis and this is what the council dont understand. I dont want a totally new oasis I like it how it is. That's part of its charm.

[@TT-fh7js]

And then everyone wud go and change there locker colour to the 1 with the longest time left 🤣

[@neiluk2006]

@@TT-fh7js I would swim under the orange slide and hide there until the colours on the screen reset then swim as normal lol

[@TT-fh7js]

@@neiluk2006 hahaha that sounds like more of a good idea... we used to spend hours in there loool

[@beckypepler4374]

I totally forgot about the tunnels going to the dome busters, what a memory! Such a landmark for Swindon. So sad it’s gone 🥺

[@DeHyntonGaming]

A real behind the scenes. My childhood place. such a shame it's gone, p.s came here from seeing this in Swindon's local press.

[@madgdropcy8158]

Same

[@madgdropcy8158]

Same

[@bluethird]

I like the look of what is sprouting... the mountainous regions provide the best medicine!

[@BattleVET92]

That lucozade bottle in the staff rooms mine 😆 watching you trying to do the codes and shit is funny nice to see where I worked one last time 😂👍

[@T0mOTG]

That’s been there since I fucking worked there😂

[@aliciasmith848]

So true Elliot you never picked it up !

[@neiluk2006]

Loved how you played Oasis in the Oasis. Very fitting.

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Hehe 😉

[@liamdraper447]

Pretty sure the band named themselves after oasis because they did a gig there

[@neiluk2006]

@@liamdraper447 that's right

[@Nick-wm5xx]

Oh my God! I love this video. I used to love to swim here back in the 80’s and 90’s. You guys deserve a medal. Keep exploring and let’s save the Oasis. (Former Swindon resident of, shall we just say, 40+ years)

[@Sam-qo4tk]

i used to do swimming lessons here as a kid its so cool to see it now

[@MC-uv7ch]

I was a regular user of the Oasis when they were using the Gold Card if anyone remembers that.. I went swimming here after school and captain coconut every school holidays so have good memories. Such a shame.

[@johneisen6341]

The council should be ashamed of themselves they have neglected the building

[@aphelanofficial]

Too many memories. The Domebusters and the tomb, the cannon, the 3 single slides, the wave machine. Even little things like the camera at the bottom of the dome slides. You’ve captured so much nostalgia. I’ve got a kid of my own now and that’s she’ll never get to experience this for herself is such a shame. I still can’t believe the council allowed this to happen. Great vid, lads, keep it up!

[@MrCRAIGJSTEVENS]

This site must be listed and all its original tiled features kept intact. There isn't another place like it in Britain.

[@KIRBZVIDS]

100% buddy I'm so gutted how the sites left pepole don't realise it being stripped out the counicl still own the bulding aswell

[@MrCRAIGJSTEVENS]

@@KIRBZVIDS those old lamps and speakers are original from the late '60's! My nan used to take us here swimming. Great memories, it would break my heart to see this place go.

[@KIRBZVIDS]

@@MrCRAIGJSTEVENS we all need to get together and go on a protest about I think

[@Neil-ym6bx]

party.coop/love-it-list-it-oasis-centre#:~:text=Protect%20the%20Oasis%20Centre,%20Swindon.%20Love%20it?%20List,parks,%20pubs%20and%20post%20offices%20from%20being%20sold-off.

[@neiluk2006]

No there isn't another place like this, its iconic because the band got its name from the place. There aren't many places like this in the UK that have original 70s features still intact. This pool is unique

[@Darrendefreitas]

Great video, really enjoyed seeing behind the scenes of the Oasis! Such a shame to see this go, like you, spent many child hood years here. Literally watched from start to finish :)

[@paulcheesley2394]

Awesome vid, that echo was so cool! I laughed at 32:07 - 'The Oasis Leisure Centre, opened by Borat in 1976'

[@Nick-wm5xx]

And this is for Tommy, who passed away in December 2018, but used to love working at The Oasis. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Sorry to hear that deffo a legend if he worked there buddy 👍👍 one my fave places in swindon was the oasis

[@CharlieGolfAviation]

I knew Tommy too - great lad. Was at his funeral 😢

[@Nick-wm5xx]

@@CharlieGolfAviation we were too. Taken far too soon 💛

[@BrynHarding]

Remember coming here most weeks through the 90’s until the mid 00’s - nice to see the old place again before it’s just a memory.

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Thanks buddy well hopefully it can be saved alot pepole putting alot of effort into saving the site I'm hoping after my video thay put proper vacant secerty system in or on site secerty it's one step I see it needs if the site wants to be saved as if other pepole get in there who don't have the interest I have and want to steal the cable stuff like that then the site will have no hope for future and the council will talk crap how it to far gone like the mercnaics instatute

[@BrynHarding]

@@KIRBZVIDS it’s a shame The Oasis looks to be closing permanently, judging by the footage the cash required to bring the place back up to standard would be millions......is someone gonna put that in at this time given everything going on in the world? As trespassers for, you lot were very respectful 😂 missed all sorts thats probably of ended up in cash converters had other people got in there before you.

[@tashhale1649]

so many childhood memories here

[@muk8804]

Ah waw. I share your childhood nostalgia. We had a very similar pool complex in Bolton called "The Water Place". 1988-2003. It was so modern with 2 tube slides, river rapids, wave machine, a seperate training pool, gym, cafe, classroom and spectator gallery. Sadly it had allsorts of expensive problems with the structure and was designed apparently for the water to be cleaned using UV light rather than chlorine. The council soon switched to chlorine after the UV system broke and they couldn't afford to mend it. The structure was damaged by the chlorine and after that there were almost new problems every couple of months until it was condemned. Every child of that generation loved it .

[@Tom-S1981]

The one last remaining place to take the kids on school holidays and they close it down. Way to go Swindon Council

[@xn-triq7607]

I haven't been to the Oasis since late 90's early 2000's, sad to see it like this, but great video!!!

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Bit good news hopefully it might be saved 👍👍👍

[@xn-triq7607]

@@KIRBZVIDS 👏🏾👍🏾 👊🏾

[@neiluk2006]

The 90s turtle used to rock side to side and squirt water out of its mouth. It rocked when the wave machine was on. There was also a pirate ship wreck slide in the middle of the pool. It featured on casualty episode in 1994

[@KIRBZVIDS]

No way I have to try and find that episode it was well designed for its time

[@neiluk2006]

@@KIRBZVIDS I know what episode it is. Email me your photos and I'll send u the casualty episode

[@neiluk2006]

Pm them to Save Oasis Swindon on messenger im admin for the page.

[@WHuds01]

Never thought the super bug would kill the oasis many good memories swimming there many years ago when growing up then having a burger in the cafe and viewing area. A great loss

[@Chill1227]

It didn’t, it’s been bought by another company who are making it into an indoor ski slope

[@user-yp6nn9vy5x]

No it has not!

[@mjj4]

@@Chill1227 completely incorrect!

[@Chill1227]

@@mjj4 not completely, after I posted that comment i did realise i was quite wrong however there are plans still in the mix to have an indoor ski slope

[@mjj4]

@@Chill1227 can you post a source please? Genuinely interested in this and haven't seen anything positive about it recently.

[@tuckeyuk]

Can't wait to watch this, just found it after a friend told me about it. RIP the oasis, so many good times

[@davegreen2207]

Excellent video of behind the scenes always enjoy your videos kirbz 👍👍

[@mrronald2649]

Very interesting video , used to go here back in the 90’s . Nice to see behind the scenes 👍

[@lewiswood6533]

It’s sad to see it go as I grew up going to this place and it’s mad to see all the behind the scenes but it’s a great video and it would be mad to have a rave in the old pool area

[@charlottelee3727]

I like how they were respectful towards the building despite breaking in.

[@wellingtonduggan7416]

Excellent video of the behind the scenes of a much loved local amenity! The closure is just another example of the managed demise of our town......Shame on S.B.C and all that "SALE" off in you £££££!

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Thanks buddy and 100% agree with ya

[@avobananatea]

This place was one of the highlights of my childhood. I remember it from when I was so young and was devastated when I found out it was abandoned.

[@tinajacobs5849]

It’s so sad that they have closed the oasis. This was our go to place in the summer holidays as kids in the late 80s 90s Also school trips to get our swimming badges LOL Some great memories

[@estherbloodangel8721]

Breaks my heart . I learnt to swim here at school. Ferndale school. And every weekend go to the roller disco. Heartbreaking they have given up on this wonderful place . 💔

[@estherbloodangel8721]

Also that big cylinder pool near the lagoon was filled up for scuba diving .

[@Gixer750pilot]

Yes I remember going to the roller disco and the scuba pool. I’m we must be similar age . I went to ferndale who were your teachers

[@ajedwards194]

Lucky you, my school swimming baths were Milton road which was not nice. My mum took me to oasis for weekend swimming lessons though. So many good memories. Definitely needs a refurbishment. Looking very tired

[@estherbloodangel8721]

@@ajedwards194 yeah milton was boring compared to oasis. I went to milton with my mum . Yeah it's a shame it wasnt updated but left to rot. By the time this covid is over and I can get to visit Swindon again all my old haunts will be gone . 😩

[@estherbloodangel8721]

@@Gixer750pilot gawd trying to think . Mr sheldon? I am 46 now . My maiden name is Paterson

[@theilluminator_3374]

Thank you for filming this it was really cool to see

[@seanpayne2973]

Such a shame it’s closing. All this council care about is building thousands of houses. They don’t care about the places people need or the dying town centre.

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Thay obviously want us to have nothing after covid

[@REDARROW_A_Personal]

@@KIRBZVIDS Maybe read the WEF Great Reset, You Will Have Nothing and You Will Be Happy.

[@charlottelee3727]

Suppose not the council's fault the shops are all closing down. Philip Green isn't on the Swindon Council.

[@TheRippleFamily225Family]

Going swimming here was my childhood, Brings back a lot of memories it is a shame it closed down.

[@unalunar7362]

Memories from the 80's. The wave machine was incredible.

[@traceymansfield9347]

Well you caused a bit of a stir lol but at least it brought the oasis to people's attention again. Loved the video and have subscribed and been watching your other videos too 😁😁😁😁

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Thanks 👍 and haha I know but hopefully it brings the right attition to there

[@Parkendnorth]

Looks sorry different with out the water and people hahahaha would love to go with you guys next time looks insane

[@shaggysshows]

In the small hall opposite the main hall they used to have the biggest blue and orange bouncy castle you can imagine. It used to be shared between the link center and the oasis as far as I'm aware. Would be interesting to see if it was still in said cupboard!

[@ellisonlee2793]

i grew up going to the pool and im upset to see it go but hopefully people from swindon help keep it open

[@ijt3852]

8:43 used to be a deep ass diving pool and got shut bc people got injured or something i remember my mum telling me about it

[@mrs_devere]

Yes i remember that deep diving pool as a kid like 40 plus years ago!

[@sallybetteridge1596]

Yes I have vague memories of my Grandma telling me someone died,

[@user-rs1990]

A WORD OF ADVISORY TO THOSE URBEXING or TRESPASSING IN THE OASIS: The building is a death trap! There are chemicals, exposed cabling, heights, slippery surfaces, broken glass and many hidden dangers! By trespassing in the Oasis you are putting yourself and others in danger! You are also putting the Oasis at even further risk than it is already. Some of you have said that you support the Oasis campaign. If that’s true, the best thing you can do is LEAVE IT ALONE! This is NOT an abandoned and derelict building! It is a building in limbo thanks to the inaction of Swindon Borough Council and Seven Capital. THE LEGALITIES OF TRESPASS: We know that you understand your ‘rights’ about entering into the Oasis. But whether it’s legal or not that doesn’t make it RIGHT and it doesn’t make it okay. Look at it this way: if a member of the campaign team walked past your house and saw the door was open, so thought they’d go in, have a look around and put graffiti on your walls would you think that was ‘okay’? I don’t believe so do you? Well, the same applies to the Oasis. So saying 'I didn't break a door or a window myself - I just went in through ones that were already broken into' is NOT a defense! You're still breaking in and it is STILL NOT OKAY!

[@Randomperson-zt3il]

I only just started going here since 2 years ago and it’s sooooo sad this happened :(

[@coreybattocchio8699]

this is so deep man, I was still waiting for my nplq training with them

[@neiluk2006]

Heart breaking. It needs to be saved. I remember the turtle. Follow Save Oasis Swindon fb page.

[@KIRBZVIDS]

I am following them buddy there more than welcome to have any photo thay see in this video or use my content to support there as I got alot of inside photos as it sits currently

[@neiluk2006]

@@KIRBZVIDS yes please can you pm them to the save oasis swindon fb page thank you

[@neiluk2006]

Kirbz please pm us the photos we will put them on save oasis swindon tonight

[@alexb3742]

@@KIRBZVIDS Hey Ryan, just dropped you a message on 28 days if I can have a quick word

[@brandonyuseri]

I've been here so many times. So many memories. Most times I have been here are for Taekwondo tournaments I used to compete in for about 7 years

[@davinacaine3615]

It has been announced that reopening date of 1st January 2026, 50 years after its first opening on 1st January 1976

[@MichaelGeorge161]

Awesome rave location, holy shit

[@DerUral]

Thanks for showing me, like and see you soon!!!

[@CharlieGolfAviation]

Amazing. Such a shame it’s now closed. Fantastic video!

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Thanks buddy and yes but hopefully there that chance it can be saved

[@dogbroinanutshell8563]

I miss swimming here when I was 3-6 brings back so many memories 😭😭😭

[@gemmascene4689]

I used to go all the time, I actually almost drowned coming down the great white when I was a kid lol, respect to the person that jumped in and got me out the water. But I was looking through the comments to see if anyone spotted anything spooky 🤣

[@captainazrale4404]

Went here during the late 2000’s and early 2010’s.

[@jupieterr]

Really good video! I bet they're gonna have it on the advertiser tomorrow bahaha

[@jonnorthall8526]

Brings back a lot of memories does that place, it needs saving not destroying do hopefully they can actually do some good with the place. Every summer at nan and grandads we went to the Oasis. What a place it was

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Join the save oasis page on Facebook buddy keep upto date there alot of good people involved in trying to save the site buddy deffo worth a follow 👌

[@jonnorthall8526]

@@KIRBZVIDS appreciate it mate, I'm not on Facebook now unfortunately. I'll have a look see if there is a website too

[@trainfan452]

What is the remix of Rui da silva touch me please

[@Mattsaeus]

this is so sad, i used to go here as a kid and teenager around 2010-2015

[@OX14JMP]

Such a shame its closed, iconic pool and use to be the best in the region. Visited first time in the late 90s and it was brilliant, last time in 2019 it was looking a bit run down and dirty. Needs saving and renovating as soon as that's demolished you know what ever replaces it won't be as good and be done on the cheap. Love the mini rave in the middle of the pool, the echo from the dome is immense, what remix of Touch me is it at 13:50 ?

[@tatethompson4865]

I wish they didn't have to shut it down if was litterally my fav thing near me :(

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Hopefully is enouth pepole get together we can save hear

[@mandydavis925]

I used this place as a child. Then took my own children. And then they took there's. Way not keep it open more years left in making memories

[@RomeoKGT]

Not sure what the Carbon footprint for the Oasis was put it couldn't have been good. Pumps and consumer units all over the shop even had its own substation. Would like to see a greener version of the pool if it ever comes back.

[@dxmedia9258]

I remember ally law doing an over night here. Is this place closed for good or not

[@KIRBZVIDS]

It's 50/50 buddy I'm hoping it doset close for good and yh iv been in there overnight before when it used to be open lol

[@saveoasisswindoncampaign8649]

Save Oasis Swindon Campaign Since this video was recorded, security has now been increased in the Oasis. There are more than just one security guard now and they are actively roaming the site to stop any further damage or intrusions. We saw them today. Was great to see. You will be caught if you try to go in.

[@neiluk2006]

Were you able to walk to the deep end as well?

[@madgdropcy8158]

Yea

[@connorh4104]

Brilliant video, I hope this place can be saved.

[@charlottelee3727]

You seem like intelligent young men and good you were respectful towards the building.

[@WNSDARTS]

Ever tried to get into the mechanics institute? Would love to see what it's like inside now.

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Yh I have 3 video on my channel of there

[@WNSDARTS]

@@KIRBZVIDS well I know what I'm watching now :) nice one.

[@WNSDARTS]

@@KIRBZVIDS uploaded yesterday too 😂

[@mrs_devere]

So sad. I remember this place when it was knew and the family outings, the wave machine and before the slides the diving pool with round windows. Some of the features are unchanged from the 1970's. A real shame and clearly holds many memories for so many people.

[@Freddyinthesheddy]

So many memories

[@crizzelmilney8840]

You can have the best RAVE EVER IN THERE

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Hehe do you know any one who dose rave or serious about doing them I know a few locations not hear tho lol but just as big that has no attachment to pepope this bulding is to sensitive to be doing things like that in there as pepole can't control there self at raves and smash the place up

[@MortalKoaster]

Looks creepy as hell dude, especially the tomb area!

[@5PYGL4SS]

Hey Kirbz. I'm producing a documentary-type video surrounding the Oasis and what it means to the people of Swindon. I really want to show the state of the site but no matter what I do I keep getting blocked every time I try to request access. Would I be able to use your videos in this documentary-type production with full credit to your channel? Please let me know! Thanks!

[@KIRBZVIDS]

You can use any footage or videos buddy i never have any worrya any ome using my footage

[@explore-withme4016]

This is a good explore i wish i could find places as cool and awesome as this i pay to go into locations

[@neiluk2006]

Last swam here in September

[@hollyhannah2978]

What’s the song the was being played on the speaker?

[@carparkcampers8407]

I used to swim there in the 90s

[@psychedelicalex6884]

....what was the security like here...... not saying I wanna have a rave here but I might have a rave here

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Police are on patrol every night there buddy now

[@psychedelicalex6884]

@@KIRBZVIDS fuuuuuuuuucccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkk.

[@Neil-ym6bx]

KIRBZ - Save Oasis Swindon will be on BBC this week - they will be featuring some of your abandoned photos, I hope this is ok - they will be using some of mine too, as well as interviews from myself and some other people

[@KIRBZVIDS]

100% buddy you have my promission buddy to use any content I have put up I want the oasis saved just as much as you buddy I hope it gets save I really do 👍

[@laurenwakely5316]

my question is what’s in that hole that everyone said was a shark??🤣🤣

[@TT-fh7js]

The swindon mythical shark or whale behind the round window

[@laurenwakely5316]

@@TT-fh7js so to confirm it’s not there?🤣🤣 what is there then?

[@TT-fh7js]

Well when i was goin there 20 years ago... jeez im old. It was a whale or a shark... its funny cause when ur small u only think ur group knows about this thing but turns out everyone in swindon did loool

[@laurenwakely5316]

@@TT-fh7js ohh that’s so interesting wonder what happened

[@studyguy.7660]

Its been ages since I went here mainly due to covid. It'll be a shame to see this go

[@shaunblow9779]

Our company used to hire it for pool parties in the 80s fab times

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Must of been its best time in the 80s and 90s

[@tropicalrainstorm_vlogs1863]

That's sad i loved going there to swim thats so upsetting its gone

[@JPtRkM]

Came here from tiktok!

[@myrrhwhitehouse3602]

It would cost a lot of money to bring this place up to scratch, it’s so old now, probably too far gone, so sad, I went once when visiting my cousins in Swindon one summer early 80’s I think I’m so old now 🤣

[@REDARROW_A_Personal]

Not really. People are demanding a indiependant servay of the site to see if it is matches what Serven Capital said, but at the moment there is some convient bureaucracy blocking the way.

[@katie2424]

Me and my family went here last year and me and mum are so upset whilst watching this, it’s such a shame because that was the only pool in Swindon that we went to😔

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Im hoping it gets listed so it csnt be demolished but pepope seem to wanna brske in there all the time and vanderlised it

[@katie2424]

@@KIRBZVIDS if I went in there I wouldn’t even think to damage it, I’d simply walk around and think of all the memories everyone had, it’s so sad that people broke in and damaged it

[@mataxford5322]

Your internet famous again lol

[@YRDX]

Never got to go there unfortunately

[@mrunixman1579]

Are you aware of their new plans now? Replacing a wave machine with a wave ball

[@KIRBZVIDS]

yh inwent to 7 capitals meeting thingy at the college to have a look on what there plans where utter disgrace tbh it should be kept how it is

[@mrunixman1579]

@@KIRBZVIDS Yep, its more expensive to change the layout of the pool just to make it crappy and shallower. They should restore the current pool as their new plans are stupid. That wave ball is stupid as well as it only makes little waves.

[@LeoFairclough]

It’s opening in 2026

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Hopefully

[@petesouthwales867]

I left Swindon in 2002 because of the councils policy of demolishing great buildings and building houses or flats. More people equals more council tax income for them. The Oasis centre that I loved and grew up with will never be restored as the totally useless council will grant planning permission to build more houses. I am so glad that I left after being a resident from 1962 to 2002. Fond memories but no regret leaving.

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Same as me im leaving soon im done with swindon 😂

[@petesouthwales867]

@@KIRBZVIDS Good luck my friend and there is a better world out there as I have discovered in Wales. It's like the 1970's here and an era that I love

[@yourfavbritishgal5600]

who else as a kid used to think the glass window in the deep end had a shark or huge whale in it

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Tbh i dint know it existed till i went in the plant room haha

[@madgdropcy8158]

I've been to the oasis before I've wanted to use the big slides but they were doing stuff to it

[@connormeechan5784]

Some Echo! Need a Rave in here!

[@carbunclepuyo]

It's so sad this place is closing down

[@miacole23]

So sad it shut but don’t someone going to take over it and redo it and reopen it?

[@KIRBZVIDS]

I hope so buddy it be a shame for it to get uttly vanderlised then have to be demolished

[@lillianruddle5882]

ive actally been there when it was open it was good

[@Jipwell]

Was so class here, shame they shut it down

[@justapotato8526]

Save the Oasis!

[@connorohoare7470]

21:13 definitely asbestos lagging on those pipes

[@Jade_rides]

Love the mini festival tunage

[@MORPHH]

Any alarms/security here mate?

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Now there is on site secerty buddy and new alarms with cctv built into them

[@MORPHH]

@@KIRBZVIDS ah was planning to come here with skateboards and shit and go down the slides

[@DarkNebulaTTV]

Did anyone else hear the talking that wasn’t them at 10:22

[@KIRBZVIDS]

I might of been my mates there was a few of us there but not every one wanted to walk around every space and crvis haha so took it in turns on different bits haha or but your not wrong for warey it had a really strange feeling being in there like we was being watched in the pool area near the old diving pool and I'm not usaly the one to thi k about paranormal but was deffo a strange feeling

[@khaishxn7]

swindon gang