About us

Westbury ASC was formed in 1897, making it one of the oldest swimming clubs in the UK.

The club is based in Church Street, Westbury and is housed in delightful facilities that reflect its history.  Not the typical concrete and plastic eyesore evident in so many towns, Westbury ASC is located in a beautiful redbrick traditional building and we swim in a compact pool measuring a rather quaint 22.5 yards (20 metres) in length.

Extracts taken from "The Wiltshire Times"
April 17th, 1897
We hear that in all probability some new life will shortly be infused into the future administration of the swimming baths.  At a recent meeting of the old committee of management, a sub-committee of energetic young men was formed and although the former, as heretobefore, will be the responsible body, the latter have the future management in their hands.  This will no doubt prove beneficial in more ways than one, as steps are being taken to provide a more attractive programme of arrangements which it is hoped will be the means of increasing the revenue.  A swimming club is in course of formation and various other attractions as well, full particulars of which can be obtained of the manager.

July 24th, 1897
A capital evening was spent at the swimming baths on Wednesday when a swimming entertainment was given, under N.S.A. rules, by the members of the club, who under their efficient instructor Mr. Blezard (Professor E. Blezard) show wonderful progress in the art of swimming.  The programme was a varied one and while it was chiefly composed of tests of skill, there were a few items prolific of fun, including the umbrella race and the polo match, which, being a novelty to Westbury was far and away the most interesting item . . . it should be mentioned that Mr. F.W. Laverton has presented the club with a handsome silver cup to be competed for monthly.