Crap Towns / Kingston upon Thames / Swimming pools
Where can you go swimming in Kingston upon Thames?
Kingston upon Thames has 7 public swimming pools open (October 2026): 0.4 per 10,000 people, 43% lower than the typical English town's 0.7. 1 more is temporarily closed. Since 2010, 5 public pools have closed for good, the last in 2025. 1 is not being replaced and 2 are to be replaced elsewhere.
| Pool | Closed | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Main pool | 2025 | Not being replaced |
| Learner pool | 2019 | Replaced elsewhere |
| Main pool | 2019 | Replaced elsewhere |
| Main pool | 2014 | – |
| Main pool | 2013 | – |
| Town | Distance | Public pools per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom | 6.3 km | 2.0 |
| West Molesey | 3.7 km | 1.3 |
| Esher | 6.2 km | 1.1 |
| Richmond upon Thames | 6.4 km | 0.9 |
| Merton | 6.7 km | 0.8 |
| Walton-on-Thames | 8.3 km | 0.7 |
| Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | 2.9 km | 0.6 |
| Sutton | 8.1 km | 0.4 |
| Kingston upon Thames | – | 0.4 |
| Ewell | 5.5 km | 0.4 |
| Hersham | 8.4 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 0.7 |