Pool Locations
Barnet Copthall Swimming Pool:
There is Free Parking for over 200 cars available and seating around the pool is limited so early arrival at gala is extremeley advisable. Hot and cold meals are available from the cafe all day.
http://www.gll.org/centre/barnet-copthall-leisure-centre.asp#
Saxon, Biggleswade Swimming Pool:
There is plenty of parking, there is very limited seating so therefore arrive early and food served all day.
http://www.swimmersguide.com/query/Detail.cfm?PoolID=7006
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?&hloc=GB|SG18%208SU
K2 Crawley Swimming Pool:
This is a 50m pool located in a leisure park with plenty of parking and excellent viewing and hospitality facilities. This venue is just for experienced open swimmers.
http://www.crawley.gov.uk/stellent/groups/public/documents/otherdocs/int031998.pdf
Southbury Leisure Centre, Enfield:
Located in a leisure park with loads of parking with hospitality facilities and extensive seating but only back row has back supports so early arrival is a must.
http://www.enfieldleisurecentres.co.uk/html/1110.html
Hatfield University Swimming Pool:
Hatfield Universtity Swimming pool is located in the Herfordshire sports village called the De Havilland Campus. On Approaching the pool follow the signs for Hatfield business park you will then pick up signs for the sports village. You need to drive through some barriers and pass through the first car park and the pool is at the end of the second car park. Please check parking meters for charges.
Excellent Facilities for both hospitality and viewing.
http://www.mark.hisgrove.btinternet.co.uk/locationpartnerships.htm
Haileybury Sports Complex:
Located on Haileybury Boarding school grounds, limited parking, also very limited viewing and no catering facilities.
Hitchin Swimming Pool:
Very limited parking but there is an overflow car park on the opposite side of the road. Very limited seating and hospitality facility.
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?&hloc=GB|SG5%201HA
Sportspace, Hemel Hempstead Swimming Pool:
Not much parking but has an overflow car park around the corner. Limited viewing facilities but good hot and cold food.
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?&hloc=GB|HP11JS
Sportspark, Norwich Swimming Pool:
Located within the grounds of the UEA University Campus, this is the east region championship 50m pool with excellent hospitality facilities and parking. There is 2 car parks 1 just before the pool and 1 just after. Entry tickets tot he car parks can be validated free of charge in the entrance to the pool just as you are leaving at weekends only. If attending a gala where you need accommodation the university halls are available at competitive rates which include full english breakfast taken at a restaurant on campus. Booking the accommodation early is advisable. Contact details: 01603591918
http://www.sportspark.co.uk/images/map1.gif
Furzefield Centre, Potters Bar Swimming Pool:
Plenty of free parking, good viewing and hospitality facilities.
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?&hloc=GB|EN63BW
Sheffield Ponds Forge Swimming Pool:
National 50m pool used by the experienced swimmers only. It has Extremely good Facilities with lots of budget hotels near the pool.
http://www.spinsheffield.com/getpdf.php?id=118
Swansea National Pool, Wales:
Welsh national 50m pool, extremely good facilities all round, although parking can get busy and chargeable. Swansea town centre is 5 mins away by car with lots of budget hotels available.
http://www.swansea.com/attraction-information.aspx?attraction=160&pos=1
