Information about James Pool

Blackfriars St
PE30 1NN, King's Lynn
+441553764888

Opening hours

  • sunday: 8h-19h
  • monday: 6h-21h
  • tuesday: 6h-20:30
  • wednesday: 6h-21h
  • thursday: 6h-21h
  • friday: 6h-21h
  • saturday: 7h-17h

Welcome to James Pool in King’s Lynn, where fitness meets community in a vibrant environment tailored for everyone. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting your wellness journey, our state-of-the-art facilities have something for you. Enjoy our facility equipped with a main swimming pool and a learner pool that caters to all ages and swimming abilities.

Our flexible operations offer various opportunities for fitness and wellbeing, open from 6 am to 9:30 pm on weekdays, making it easy to fit a workout into even the busiest of schedules. We also have specialized swimming timetables, including sessions designed specifically for toddlers and aqua classes focused on gentle exercise.

At James Pool, we believe in the importance of community, which is why we provide a range of classes and activities suitable for all ages – from exciting fitness classes to engaging holiday activities. Our passionate team is dedicated to helping you achieve your health and fitness goals through personal training sessions that are tailored to your unique needs.

Our commitment to your wellbeing extends beyond just fitness; we foster an environment that encourages social connections, making it a perfect place to meet new friends and enjoy a supportive community. Come visit us at Blackfriars Street, King’s Lynn, and discover how we can help you enhance your lifestyle and achieve your personal fitness milestones.

For inquiries or to book activities, reach out to us at 01553 764888 or email [email protected]. Join us today and become part of the James Pool family!

Our comment from FitFit UK about James Pool:

Welcome to James Pool, a family-friendly leisure centre located in King's Lynn, United Kingdom. Our facilities are renowned for their affordability, especially for leisure cardholders, providing access to both gym facilities and pools in nearby Hunstanton as well. Enjoy our large adult pool and a comfortably warm children’s pool, paired with a sauna and steam room, all contributing to fantastic value for money.

Visitors consistently praise our clean and tidy environment, friendly and accommodating staff, and excellent pool conditions.

  • Pros:
  • Affordable entry fees, especially with a leisure card.
  • Warm children's pool and spacious adult pool.
  • Well-maintained sauna and steam room.
  • Friendly and helpful staff dedicated to excellent customer service.
  • Clean changing rooms and facilities.
  • A variety of swimming lessons and activities available for all ages.
  • Cons:
  • Some users have noted areas that need improvement, especially regarding cleanliness in specific locations like locker rooms and bathroom facilities.
  • Occasional overcrowding during busy hours, which may limit swimming space.
  • Some facilities may appear dated and in need of refurbishment.
  • Parking fees apply, adding to the overall cost for families.

Overall, James Pool offers a welcoming atmosphere for swimming enthusiasts, families, and those seeking a fitness outlet. We are committed to providing an enjoyable experience for our visitors while continuously improving our facilities based on customer feedback.

James Pool: Reviews

4.2/5 (159 Reviews)
Gareth Cooper Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very reasonably priced facilities which you can reduce if you take leisure card. This will then allow you in gym and facilities in Hunstanton too. No free car park so maybe look into this. Big adult pool and much warmer children’s pool still a decent size. It has a sauna and a steamer which I think makes it amazing value. The team are always very friendly and accommodating and the changing rooms are always very clean

Neil Thompson Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Clean and tidy. Excellent pool and sauna

Gareth Collins Published on Google 1 year ago

Negative experience: Needs a clean on the floor as its full of funi as it would be nicer if there was some kind of slides or something.more adventures

robert holtzhausen Published on Google 1 year ago

Positive experience: Nice Pool.. very friendly staff and good facilities

Earl Dumisani Mapani Published on Google 1 year ago

Positive experience: Amazin facilities friendly staff

Syed Mubashir Published on Google 1 year ago

Positive experience: Good environment, nice teachers.

Harry Published on Google 1 year ago

Positive experience: Nice pool

Katrine Cousins Published on Google 1 year ago

Positive experience: Great little swimming pool good facilities and lovely learners pool.

carl mitchelson Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant friendly leisure centre a long time member

Sally Powley Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Watching my granddaughter .lovely set up .staff very good

Atlas Plumbing & Heating Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Not a bad pool Not overly warm but doesn’t cost a bomb to go there

Danny Britton Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 6am in the morning is the perfect time for me for a swim. Very ideal

Natasha Thompson Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My kids have swimming lessons here, fantastic service from the staff, very helpful

Robert Gwadera Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice place and friendly staff.

Kevin Mortimer Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Clean and Tidy. With friendly Staff

Victor Avram Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I luv it

Martin Berney Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I typically use the gym. It's very clean very quiet. Staff are normally happy and welcoming when entering.

David White Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: First experience taking my daughter Kelly who has had a stroke swimming absolutely fabulous lovely help from everyone there thanks very much Sonia see you again soon

Milton6257 Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: First visit in about 15/20 years and not been updated. Very tired looking, not the cleanest and lack of baby changing facilities. Staff friendly enough but place needs a major renovation to be brought up to today's standards

Jason Nichols Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: Took my grandson swimming this morning, we arrived at opening time 8am Sunday. My grandson needed the toilet before we used the pool, the toilet cubicles were disgusting, the actual toilet was covered in dried on wee on the seat plus toilet roll all over the floor. They obviously hadn't been clean from the previous day, buy the way I cleaned them, you're welcome.

debbie birkby Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: for a 45 min swim, I was charged £5.50. for that price I at least expect a clean cubicle to change in with hooks to hang my clothes! obviously they want you to join their leisure centre otherwise you pay ridiculous prices. This out of date and in need of renovation swimming centre needs to be realistic with the fees! £2 should be the going rate, in this old pool -and that's being generous!

Noel Acula Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is great not only for children but also for adults who want to learn swimming and other sports.

Marie Sheppard Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Only downside was it was only an hour session but that's usually only holidays and highly busy times

Bart Grot Published on Google 2 years ago

Positive experience: Swimming pool is great but could be a little bit cleaner in changing area

Ilya Published on Google 2 years ago

Positive experience: The pool itself is in a really inadequate condition, requires a lot of work. The place lacks lightening too. The staff is friendly, safeguards are present. Overall good.

Katerina Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience:

Игорь Дмитренко Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Хороший бассейн в центре города, имеется так же парилка и тренажерный зал. Для граждан Украины есть выгодные условия.

Michael Clark Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: Very disappointed very run down.

pearl proctor Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant water aerobics class

ddm pickavance Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Busy and clean, place cleaned after every session, pool nice also and two lifeguards on duty.

Crystal G Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Two pools that are good temperature, staff are friendly, lifeguards present at all times. Great for families or length swimming. I need to get a leisure card so I can go more!

Darius Garliauskas Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Quite dirty many rubbish under water as well

Paulo Silva Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: One of the best swimming pool in Kings Lynn.

Stephanie Fox Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always clean and tidy, pool lovely

Philip High Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and nice little gym

Ruth Williams Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Very pleased with the service and I like my swimming teacher Tracy very patient and kind xx

Trisha Cook Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: Lifeguards don't have a clue allows your child who can swim confidently to swim in the deep end with he's parent for well over 1 hour swimming to the bottom of the pool etc then decide after all that time he's not allowed to upset child I get they have to do a job but do it properly and get him to swim length he needs to when he gets in not over an hour later. when he was asked he done it and could swim more but still told no we won't be returning makes no sense at all especially when he is with a parent I wouldn't allow him to go to the deep end if he can't swim.only gave extra star for the reception team when I told them they were very apologetic and couldn't understand why they done that

Remigijus Tuomas Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful place

Martin Greaves Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Had to go away and come back as they said baby pool was too busy I checked and it's bin busier before and we were allowed in apart from that it was good

Joanne Fysh Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My girls had pool party on the 17th December all the kids enjoyed every minute

Soph Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Quiet, SEN inclusive, friendly atmosphere

Russ Bart Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I actually quite liked it.very simple system to book in and plenty of clean changing. Water a good cool temp for fitness swimming.

Igors Svecovs Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good place...

Nobin Mathew Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff , they are giving higher level of training in here. It has a galary and viewers sitting place . Also it provides the facilities like hot and cold drinks and snacks which you can pay by card or coin.

Dr A Aziz Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good for the kids to start swimming lessons. You can just come and register to start. Every week 30min lessons.

Ben Barnes Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Theres a baby pool and an adult pool ,it's nice an big and my kids are learning to swim there

Lorna Heads Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Very good , water and ambient temperature perfect. Everywhere is clean, attendants constantly going around squeegying surplus water. Ensuring safety for patrons as much as possible. Lifeguards very attentive. Lockers working properly, even though they only cost 20p, you don't get it back. Unlike other pools, when you unlock, you get the coin back elsewhere. Also, you have to pay to park,where elsewhere you give the pool reception your registration and don't pay for parking. So yesterday, an hour&half swim cost almost £8.

Sean Wilson Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great few hours with the kids, wasn't busy where you can't enjoy yourself.

Jon Gill Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Very reasonable price for a family of 5, particularly if you wished to stay for 5he duration. 2hrs was fine for us.

Kevin Wilkinson (SeVeNisLuCkY777) Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: First time going, staff are helpful and facilities are clean. Two separate pools one for newbies and the other for general swimmers.

Grambo Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Plain

Ann Marie Rodgers Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always fun for everyone

Tanya Weston Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: My kids have great lessons here especially leady ok Sunday my son has done fantastic in lessons

Tita Capilitan Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: I did swimming, sauna and steam. I had a good time. Friendly staff and clean . Highly recommended!

Mick Moate Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: Good hours for opening make this accessible for people that work, down side is there are no diving boards and viewing area for parents to watch is poor with limited visibility.

Mir Rahman Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice nearby pool. Got a small gym inside.

Gil Fernandes Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: Overall is a good pool with good surveillance but lacks some extra activities like slides, etc. Currently the small pool is being restricted and you only allowed to stay there 1 hour. Just feel the facility could be better used.

Jane Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: Nice pool, not too big. Nice changing rooms and facilities

E_melxa Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing swimming pool! It's always very clean and tidy and I love the big pool and has you can swim in the lanes if you want or not. The little pool is nice and warm and, as you have probably guessed, is great for learning or less co fidget swimmers. Additionally, there's also other facilities on site such as a gym, vending machines, viewing area, shop for swim wear, bathrooms, etc. Also, multiple events are hosted throughout the year and I believe they have a weekly session in the pools with all the floaties out!

E T Brown Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff, good prices, nice clean pool and changing area. My 5 year old son absolutely loves coming here as often as possible :)

Darren Manington Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: The staff are very helpful and friendly service is always received when visiting the pool. The pool itself is kept clean and tidy and makes for a good swim with the addition of the gym to workout.

Marek Orzeszak Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience:

Андрей Емельяненко Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Отличный бассейн

K “KHoppy” H Published on Google 4 years ago

Negative experience: Pay £25 per month for membership, then parking is £1.80, and 20p non-refundable for lockers on top. Makes for an expensive hobby when going twice a week. The sauna and steam room are still closed which is disappointing, as most others are open now. Other than that, nice clean pools, but could perhaps do with some more shower cubicles.

Una Wright Published on Google 4 years ago

Negative experience: So rude really unclean pee all over the floor and told my friends she was Dressed inappropriate and was told we can’t swim I wouldn’t even give it one star

Viktorija Steinbaha Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: Есть бассейн для взрослых около 2м,и через не большой переход,, лягушатник,, простенький

Marianne Welham Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very organised

The Emerald Leader Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely experience

Dainius Smulkys Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Loved it

James Grummitt Published on Google 4 years ago

Negative experience: Only allowed 15 in the kids pool, totally understandable, however they don't tell anyone in the queue that it's full so everyone stood outside not knowing whats going on! Could really use a booking system

Peter Denman Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: Normal

Bruno oliveira Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and nice facilities . Recommended to go with your kids

Archie Mitchell Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good

Zenon Bomba Published on Google 5 years ago

Negative experience: I call today to make sure she small pool is open for children when I arrive the one of the staff said is full and is not gonna be opened ... Lol Useless not recommending that's happened twice in a row.

Rafal Kaczmarek Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Old but nice

john TEE Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Local, clean, great pool and reception staff.

Christopher Garrett Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Good pool for the kids and plenty of changing rooms. Friendly staff.

Rachel Brown Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Both my children have had lessons here for 2 years. The staff on reception are friendly and helpful and the swimming teachers are very kind, Patient and lovely people!

Thomas G Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Coz

Annaliese Grange Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good price for two adults and a child under 5 it cost £13 for the family ticket and we stayed for around 3 hours Remember to have 20p for a locker

Emily Maddocks Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Water is cold in the learner pool knowing they have young children and vunerable use it and they have the air conditioning blasting so its even colder when you get out making it difficult for young children to cope when they're out

Christopher Musgrave Published on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: Good little pool but busy.

mark drage Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great facility from the local council. Very clean and service with a smile.

More Lions Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice big pool. And I enjoy the sauna and steam room

BH (Bryan) Published on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: Your normal local pool.. could do with a spruce up, and more cleaning, but it does what it says on the box... Staff are very helpful and friendly..

Paul Smith Published on Google 6 years ago

Negative experience: It was not very clean

Miguel Andrade Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Small convenient gym! Very clean and friendly staff! Enormous pool for swimers.

Larry David (Boris Yellnikoff) Published on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: The family and I always have a great time here. The pool could do with some investment and modernisation. The changing facilities are good. The waiting are is very good apart from the coffee machine. I bought an espresso but it tasted like it had no coffee in it at all. But skimpy on the flavour. Other than that, friendly staff, great location. Priced kind of high but as there's no time limit you can get your moneys worth. Good sauna. The big pool is huge and not often crowded. Would recommend. It was parking close by if needed and accessible features for the disabled.

christiana Parsons Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Have a group cycle class here weekly and love it ... Todays class was fab on the run up to christmas , hope all heard our lovely singing voices wailing out I swim once a week and always have a pleasant experience ( just wish the swim lanes were a little wider ) Friendly helpful staff Thanks all and have a wonderful Christmas ☃️

Marc Doherty Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Standard swimming pool 25m and smaller pool around 10m. Lots of lessons and sessions available. Clean.

David Sadler Published on Google 6 years ago

Negative experience: Went to an adult swim and left as the pool was overcrowded with a swimmers of mixed ability meaning nobody had any space to swim. When I raised the issue to the staff they were apologetic but unhelpful saying they will allow up to 50 people in a half pool session. This is far too many to many to allow for an enjoyable swim. I will not be returning.

Nick Burrows Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Swim and gym workout before night out.

Miranda Stacey Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love swimming just wish there was more to do there kids like slides wave machine X

Cole Price Published on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: Its gym is very small and to expensive for the size of it.

M R Published on Google 6 years ago

Negative experience: Facilities are really dated and filthy. Always some shower or hair dryer broken. Steam room pathetic. But every year the price goes up.

The “Ruthless” Reviewer Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Headline | loads of reasonably priced activities available to book for kids of all ages this 6 weeks holiday I'm really pleased with St. James Pool atm, my kids have been doing swimming lessons there for 6 years now and really enjoy it, teachers are very compitant and experienced. They also do many events when the kids are off, so always check in when the kids are off, as there are always fun activities and reasonably priced for all pockets. They also do membership cards for discounts and concession cards for the less fortunate families and communities The cleanliness is always to a high standard, very well staffed when it comes to lifeguards and receptionists. They do tend to cash the tills up early when closing, so make sure you've got the right money if you want to buy snacks or lolly pops for the kids if you're there towards the evening. My two boys have swimming lessons and they really enjoy it, it gives them a chance to build their confidence in swimming and in life.

Stephen Mitchell Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Perfect for lessons

Max Walker Published on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: Nice pool

Olivija Skruzdyte Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience:

Neil Attwell Published on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: Good pool for both young learners and for people wanting to stay fit in lane training.

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