Opening in 1922, this was a pre-modernist pool, built alongside the sea front. Ranging for 2′ 6″ to 8′ and containing 600,000 gallons of unheated sea water, the pool was nevertheless a popular attraction at the holiday destination.

The pool was 100m long and had seating for 1,000 spectators.

£78,000 was spent on a refurbishment in 1961 and the pool lasted another 18 years before closing to make way for a huge indoor leisure centre and pool. This, in turn, was demolished and a smaller facility and car park is now on the site.

NameGreat Yarmouth Swimming Pool
Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2ES, England
Built / opened1922
Cost 1961 refurbishment £78,000
Dimensions300′ x 75′
Water volume600,000 gallons
Water typeUnheated sea water
Depth(s)2′ 6″ to 8′
Diving boards2 x 3m and 5m fixed platforms
Changing facilities100 dressing boxes
Second poolN/A
Spectator seatingSeating for 1,000
Designer
Date closed1979
StatusDemolished
On site nowCar park
Last updated15th May 2025

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