Crap Towns / Fareham / Swimming pools
Where can you go swimming in Fareham?
Fareham has 2 public swimming pools open (October 2026): 0.5 per 10,000 people, 29% lower than the typical English town's 0.7. Since 2010, 1 public pool has closed for good, in 2020. It is not being replaced.
| Pool | Closed | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Main pool | 2020 | Not being replaced |
| Town | Distance | Public pools per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Botley | 9.2 km | 1.7 |
| Locks Heath | 5.6 km | 1.4 |
| Hedge End | 10.5 km | 1.3 |
| Whiteley | 5.8 km | 1.1 |
| Portsmouth | 9.2 km | 0.6 |
| Gosport | 6.6 km | 0.6 |
| Fareham | – | 0.5 |
| Bursledon | 9.2 km | 0.0 |
| Denmead | 10.7 km | 0.0 |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 3.6 km | 0.0 |
| Netley | 10.7 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 0.7 |