Swimming

A young man in swimming goggles

Swimming is the nation's favourite participation sport. It's fun and has many health benefits lasting a lifetime, including:

It is good for your heart and lungs;
It can help you lose, or maintain, weight;
It tones muscle;
It builds endurance;
It is therapeutic.

This life skill is enjoyed by millions of people worldwide, so what are you waiting for?

We have two swimming pools in Ipswich:

We offer a wide range of Swimming Lessons at both facilities.

Refurbishment programme

Fore Street Baths has just been refurbished as part of Ipswich Borough Council's £4million investment in Ipswich swimming. Work at Crown Pools started on Monday 25th January 2010. Further information about this work is available on our Pools Refurbishment page.

Swimming clubs

Team Ipswich Swimming (formerly Ipswich Swimming Club) train at Crown Pools every day. If you are interested in joining a swimming club, more information is available in our Sports Club Guide.

The Team Ipswich Sports Foundation may be able to offer further support for talented young swimmers.