Crap Towns / Richmond upon Thames / Swimming pools
Where can you go swimming in Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond upon Thames has 18 public swimming pools open (October 2026): 0.9 per 10,000 people, 29% higher than the typical English town's 0.7. Since 2010, 1 public pool has closed for good, in 2016. It is not being replaced.
| Pool | Closed | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure pool | 2016 | Not being replaced |
| Town | Distance | Public pools per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 7.9 km | 2.3 |
| West Molesey | 7.2 km | 1.3 |
| Richmond upon Thames | – | 0.9 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 8.6 km | 0.9 |
| Merton | 8.8 km | 0.8 |
| Walton-on-Thames | 9.1 km | 0.7 |
| Hounslow | 4.7 km | 0.7 |
| Wandsworth | 8.8 km | 0.7 |
| Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | 8.9 km | 0.6 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 6.4 km | 0.4 |
| Ealing | 9.0 km | 0.4 |
| The typical town | – | 0.7 |