History

Newark Swimming Club was established in 1935 on the banks of the river Trent prior to there being a purpose-built facility in the town.

The first purpose built pool was constructed on Sherwood Avenue in the town centre. This became the home for Newark Swimming Club which in its early years was primarily a diving club, but later on the club evolved into a competitive swimming club.  In the late 1960’s the Grove Leisure Centre in Balderton was built and Club move to its first indoor facility where it remained for over 40 years.

A new leisure centre was constructed on Lord Hawks Way, off Bowbridge Road in Newark in 2016 by Newark & Sherwood District Council to replace the Grove Leisure Centre and Newark Swimming Club relocated to the Newark Sports & Fitness Centre in April 2016.