Crap Towns / Lincoln / Swimming pools
Where can you go swimming in Lincoln?
Lincoln has 9 public swimming pools open (October 2026): 0.9 per 10,000 people, 29% higher than the typical English town's 0.7. Since 2010, 2 public pools have closed for good, the last in 2022. 2 are not being replaced.
| Pool | Closed | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Learner pool | 2022 | Not being replaced |
| Main pool | 2021 | Not being replaced |
| Town | Distance | Public pools per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| North Hykeham | 2.9 km | 1.2 |
| Sleaford | 25.9 km | 1.1 |
| Gainsborough | 24.4 km | 0.9 |
| Lincoln | – | 0.9 |
| Retford | 27.7 km | 0.8 |
| Newark-on-Trent | 21.5 km | 0.7 |
| Balderton | 22.3 km | 0.0 |
| Bracebridge Heath | 3.2 km | 0.0 |
| Ruskington | 22.4 km | 0.0 |
| Waddington | 5.4 km | 0.0 |
| Washingborough and Heighington | 7.3 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 0.7 |