Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool: The ‘absolute gem’ outdoor swimming pool an hour's drive from Nottingham

After a wet and chilly first half of July, it seems that summer has decided to arrive just in time for the school holidays. 

With this the first full week Nottingham schoolchildren will have off, parents across the city will be breathing a sigh of relief for the glorious weather. 

Temperatures across the East Midlands are predicted to reach the high 20s this week, presenting the perfect opportunity to spend plenty of time outside with the kids. 

As the warm weather arrives, many of us will be busy searching for ways to cool down. 

With the seaside more than two hours away and wild swimming not always the safest option, the best bet for families is to find an outdoor pool. 

It just so happens that one of the biggest outdoor pools in the country is just an hour’s drive from Nottingham. 

Located in the charming market town of Bourne, Lincolnshire, the Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool is a great place to cool off over the summer holidays. 

At 50 yards in length, the near Olympic-size pool offers swimmers plenty of space to complete a few lengths or simply enjoy being in the water. 

With qualified lifeguards on duty at all times, the pool is a far safer outdoor alternative than jumping in a river or lake. 

The pool is open between 12pm and 6pm Monday to Friday and from 10.30am to 6pm on weekends. 

Each Friday evening the pool hosts under ‘fun nights’ for under 15s, featuring an inflatable obstacle course. 

Admission for a day’s swimming is priced at £6.50 for adults, £5 for children and £18 for a family of four. 

A recent visitor told Google reviews: “What an absolute gem of a place! Set amongst mature trees, this near Olympic-size pool is perfect for people of all ages. 

“The changing rooms and pool area are clean and tidy and the staff are very friendly.

“Hats off to the people that keep this place running and the volunteers who help get this place ready for the summer season.”