Bristol_South_Swimming_Pool

Bristol South Swimming Pool

Bristol South Swimming Pool

British public leisure centre

Bristol South Swimming Pool is a swimming pool in Southville, Bristol, UK. It is operated by Everyone Active on behalf of Bristol City Council.[1]

Exterior of the pool in 2007

History

The pool opened in 1931.[1]

In 2010, the pool was featured in an episode of Sherlock.[1]

The pool closed in November 2019 for repair works following the discovery of a leaking pipe. However, it remained closed for longer than anticipated as further repairs were required and work was slowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and vandalism.[1][2] It reopened in July 2021.[3][4]

Facilities

The pool is 30.5 metres (100 feet) long and 10 metres (33 feet) wide. The shallow end is 1.2 metres (3.9 feet) deep while the deep end is 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) deep. The building is Grade 2 listed.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    Murray, Robin (2021-06-10). "Bristol swimming pool to finally reopen after £200k refurb". BristolLive. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  2. [2]
    "Bristol South pool set to reopen next month". South Bristol Voice. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  3. [3]
    Murray, Robin (2021-07-15). "Reopening date confirmed for historic Bristol swimming pool". BristolLive. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  4. [4]
    Cole, Lindsey (2021-07-29). "Swimmers take first dip as South Bristol Pool finally reopens". South Bristol Voice. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  5. [5]
    Sawant, Maggie; Chipperfield, Daniel (2019-04-09). "Bristol swimming pools: How much they cost and when the free swims are". BristolLive. Retrieved 2022-11-03.

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