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Hampton Outdoor Swimming Pool

Also known as: Hampton Open Air Pool

Hampton Outdoor Swimming Pool — Outdoor swimming pool / lido.

Hampton Outdoor Swimming Pool, other places in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Hampton · 1.0 km

About

Hampton Outdoor Swimming Pool is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Address: High Street, Hampton, TW12 2ST. Also known as: Hampton Open Air Pool. Wikidata describes it as: "Outdoor swimming pool / lido.". Coordinates: 51.4185°, -0.3580°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bushy Park and Home Park SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Hampton Pool is a heated open air pool or lido in Hampton in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is unusual for being open 365 days of the year. It is currently managed by YMCA St Paul's Group.

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Background

History

The lido was built in 1922 after plans approved in 1914 were delayed due to the outbreak of the First World War. In 1939 a diving pit and filtration system was added. Further improvements in 1961 included widening the pool, and adding a new building and a car park. By 1980 Richmond Council decided to close the lido for financial reasons. After local community campaigning, in which over £60,000 was raised, the pool was reopened in 1985. The management of the pool was transferred to Hampton Pool Ltd, a company created by the campaign group.

Description

The pool is 36 x. There is also a small 12 x pool for children. Other facilities include a gym, fitness-studio and cafeteria. performing at Hampton Pool]] It is operated by the Hampton Pool Trust, a registered charity (number 294117) and not-for-profit company (number 01870925). It is managed by YMCA St Paul's Group on behalf of the Trust. The Trust's fund-raising activities also include summer open-air concerts.

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Coordinates
51.4185, -0.3580
Parish
Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
Postcode
TW12 2ST
Parliamentary constituency
Twickenham
Phone
+44 20 8255 1116
Established
1922
Nearest railway station
Hampton1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hampton Outdoor Swimming Pool?
Hampton Outdoor Swimming Pool is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW12 2ST), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
When was Hampton Outdoor Swimming Pool built?
Built or established in 1922.
Who owns Hampton Outdoor Swimming Pool?
Hampton Outdoor Swimming Pool is owned by Hampton Pool Trust.
Is Hampton Outdoor Swimming Pool a protected site?
Yes — Hampton Outdoor Swimming Pool is part of the Bushy Park and Home Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Hampton Outdoor Swimming Pool?
The nearest railway station is Hampton, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW12 2ST.