Historic Swimming Pools

Explore history one swim at a time with #HaveGogglesWillTravel. Discover iconic, historic swimming pools around the world, with reviews, insights, and fascinating stories from my adventures.

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Health Hydro

19 January 2026 | Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Re-opening night at Swindons historic Victorian pool.

Health Hydro

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Bristol Lido

17 December 2025 | Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Sunrise Christmas lido swim in Clifton.

Bristol Lido

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Porchester Centre swimming pool

3 December 2025 | London, England, UK

Historic 30m swim under a barrel-vaulted roof.

Porchester Centre swimming pool

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Dawn Fraser Baths

24 October 2025 | Sydney, NSW, Australia

Afternoon swim at the oldest shark-proof pool in Australia!

Dawn Fraser Baths

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The Valley Pool

19 October 2025 | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Morning swim in trendy Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.

The Valley Pool

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New Bath Lido

12 September 2025 | Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, UK

Chlorine free autumn lido swim in Derbyshire.

New Bath Lido

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Cirencester Open Air Pool

8 September 2025 | Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

A historic open-air swim in the Cotswolds, perfect for my 200th pool!

Cirencester Open Air Pool

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Bristol South Swimming Pool

12 February 2025 | Bristol, Bristol, UK

Packed evening swim session at 1930s pool

Bristol South Swimming Pool

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Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre

17 January 2025 | Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Friday afternoon swim at Edwardian pool in the centre of Birmingham.

Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre

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Smethwick Baths

18 May 2023 | Smethwick, West Midlands, UK

Early morning swim at a fascinating historic pool famous for the Beatles and ghosts - before it's gone forever!

Smethwick Baths

Ironmonger Row Baths

1 December 2021 | London, London, United Kingdom

Evening London swim in odd length pool!

Ironmonger Row Baths

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