Empress Swimming Pool

The Empress Swimming Pool in March isn't going to win awards for architectural drama, but it's a solid, no-nonsense public facility that does exactly what it says on the tin. You've got your standard indoor heated pool, a shallow end for kids, and the sort of chlorine-fresh atmosphere you'd expect from any decent leisure centre.

It's genuinely useful if you're staying nearby - Fenland Camping and Caravan Park is less than five miles away, making this a proper lifesaver for families who've packed their swimming gear. Children will be content enough for an hour or so, though it's hardly the sort of place that'll keep them entertained all day. Lap swimmers and casual paddlers both get what they need here.

The pool's straightforward appeal lies in its reliability rather than spectacle. March itself is a working market town with genuine character, and the pool fits into that unpretentious vibe. During school holidays it does get busy - arrive early if you want to avoid the chaos. The changing facilities are functional rather than fancy, but they're clean and reasonably maintained.

Truthfully, you're visiting this for practical reasons during a caravan holiday, not for the experience itself. It breaks up a day nicely and gives everyone a chance to burn off energy without leaving the area. Whether it's worth a specific detour depends entirely on your accommodation proximity. From Fenland Park, it's convenient. From anywhere else in Cambridgeshire, probably not worth the drive.