1919

The historic monks fishpond which dates back to 1138 was converted into a swimming pool by keen local swimmers after the 1914-18 Great War

1932

Bourne United Charities obtained the Monks Garden and Abbey Lawns and began to modernised the pool

1966

New indoor changing rooms were built and the slabbed area poolside was extended to it current form

1971

Bourne Round Table raised the funds for the pools first heating system

1974

South Kesteven District Council took over the running of the pool from Bourne Urban District Council

1989

Following the decision by South Kesteven District Council to close the pool, a committee was formed to save the pool. Following a protest march through Bourne and a 4,000 name petition being presented to South Kesteven District Council the preservation trust formed.

1990

Bourne Outdoor Pool Preservation Trust leased the pool from Bourne United Charities and took over the running of the pool

2000

Mrs Lesley Patrick the initial Chairperson of the trust, who was so instrumental in saving the pool from closure stood down and was succeeded by the current Chairperson Mrs Mandy Delaine-Smith

2001

The replacement of the life-expired boilers at a cost of £10K, signalled the start of a major programme of improvements alongside routine maintenance necessary to keep the pool in a serviceable condition

2006

A donation from The Len Pick Trust enabled the construction of the Disabled Changing Room which also included toilet and shower facilities

2007

A major refurbishment of the changing rooms was completed which included new toilet and shower facilites

New first aid treatment facilities were completed. The kitchen area in the cafe was modernised to meet the new food hygiene regulations and gained a five star rating on completion

2012

BRM Day in Bourne celebrated the 50th anniversary of the towns former Formula 1 Grand Prix Team BRM and Graham Hill winning the Constructors and Drivers World Championships in 1962. The pool was one of two charities selected to benefit from the community event which attracted an estimated 26,000 visitors. The Pool has already gratefully received a donation of £28,000 from the event organisers.

2013

The pool's status changed from a charitable trust to a charitable company limited by guarantee.

A donation from The Len Pick Trust together with funds received from the BRM Day enabled major repairs to be undertaken to replace large sections of the floor screed which had become detached from the base of the pool. The entire floor of the pool was then re-sealed.

2018

The pool's status changed from a charitable company limited by guarantee to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

2019

We celebrated he Pool’s Centenary.  
New energy efficient Boilers were installed with a match funding Grant from the Len Pick Trust.

2020

The Covid-19 pandemic saw  the Pool remain closed for the season, this was the first time the pool had not opened to the public for a Season since the Second World War.
This provided an opportunity to undertake some major repairs which could only have been undertaken during the summer months which included: Re-edging both pools with rounded stone slabs and shot blasting the pool sides to remove decades of paint which was blistering in places.

2024

Our 35th season operating as a Charity, the Trustees and volunteers continue to operate and maintain this unique facility for the people of Bourne and beyond. While striving to maintain the traditional ambience of the pool, an ongoing programme of improvements will continue as funds permit to enable the pool to meet all Health & Safety and Food & Hygiene regulations.

Donations are gratefully received no matter how small to help us to maintain the pool

A Gift Aid scheme is in operation