Landscape & Urban Design Issue 76 2025 | Page 52

SPATEX

SEE THE VERSATILITY OF

WATER AT SPATEX 2026

SPATEX 2026 SHOWCASES THE INTERNATIONAL WORLD OF WATER LEISURE

Photo courtesy of Origin Leisure
From water features, saunas, steam rooms, swimming pools, spas, wellness suites, hot tubs, ice baths and enclosures – the UK’ s only dedicated expo has it all, and more! Free to attend, and open to all, the show runs from Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th February at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
It’ s a special 30th anniversary edition – the biggest SPATEX to date, sold out of exhibition space some six months early, it features more exhibiting companies than ever before. View and compare a host of new innovations- many of the pools and spas will be waterfilled and operational. With over 120 exhibiting companies, including all the leading water leisure manufacturers and suppliers from around the world, the glittering showcase will include every aspect of water leisure, and all the ancillary equipment, for both the commercial and domestic sectors.
Sustainability and energy saving are at the heart of SPATEX 2026. Reducing energy consumption is a consideration that is often better factored in at the design stage, making this show of vital importance for planners and designers. View the latest energy saving products from variable speed pumps, heat retention covers and LED lighting to air source heat pumps and super insulated onepiece pools.
Knowledge bank – SPATEX will host a free-to-attend double seminar programme with a diverse range of topics, including up-tothe-minute health and safety guidance, the design and build of commercial pools and the handling of waterborne bacteria, such as Legionella. The ISPE( Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers), has curated a diverse workshop programme in Arena 1 and CPD points and certificates of attendance are issued to all attendees.
Expert advice- Bring your plans with you – there’ s no better place to seek impartial advice from a variety of specialists, and all for free.
Industry Hub – 2026 sees the introduction of an exciting new initiative – several esteemed industry associations will all be conveniently situated on one large stand( adjacent to seminar Arena 2). Representatives from each association will be on hand to offer visitors a plethora of information and guidance specific to each of their specialisms.
Design inspiration: the BSPF( the British Swimming Pool Federation) will be hosting the British Pool & Hot Tub Awards, showcasing the best examples of design, construction, and installation. Photos of the winning projects will be displayed, providing excellent design inspiration.
SPATEX provides free car parking for its visitors and is within twohour drive time of 75 per cent of the population.
Register for FREE: www. spatex. co. uk
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