Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre is a public swimming pool and fitness centre owned and operated by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames located in Vicarage Road, off the A313, in

Teddington Teddington is a suburb in south-west London in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. In 2021, Teddington was named as the best place to live in London by ''The Sunday Times''. Historically in Middlesex, Teddington is situated on a long me ...

. Originally built as a

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pool in 1931, it was closed in 1976 and rebuilt as an indoor facility in 1978. The building includes a six-lane 25 metre pool, a learner pool, and a by deck level

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pool. Other facilities include a gym and studio space. Since its original construction in 1931, the pool has been home to Richmond Swimming Club, who continue to use the facility. After the pool was rebuilt, Teddington Swimming Club was formed and continue to use it as a base. Teddington Sub Aqua Club also use the pool.

Transport

Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre has a

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car park and is served by

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, 285 and R68. London Buses route 33 and SL7 also stop nearby. Teddington railway station is located to the south west.

Trivia

The centre was featured in the ''

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'' episode ''Going Swimming'' (1983).

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