A quick heads up for swiiming pool fans!

[Ace5150]

On January 29th 2012, the Hewell Road Swimming Baths in Redditch, Worcs will close its doors for good after 110 years.
Redditch Borough Council are urging people to come along for a 'last look' before the facilities are closed for good. I don't know if this is due for demolition or being kept as a listed building or being redeveloped by the council, but as its over 100 years old, I expect a lot of original cast iron features and ornate plaster still remains.

 

[st33ly]

I don't live too far from Redditch and I've never heard of this swimming baths! Might try and go, cheers.

 

[Foxylady]

That's where I learned to swim. Tbh, I'm surprised that it's lasted so long. I remember when quite young getting locked in a changing cubicle because the bolt had stuck fast.

 

[krisan]

i learnt to swim there too!!!! can't belive it is closing

 

[night crawler]

I used to go swimming at the one in Enfield when visiting my aunty in Batchlley but no doubt my cousin whet to that one.

 

[Pez7207]

Am I wrong in thinking that it has closed down before, then re-opened again?

 

[Wexandwex]

Swimmig Bathes

Not heard of the bathes closing and they have only just spent a lot of money putting in new pipes that heat the water from Redditch Crematorium I kid you not.