The town has one swimming pool, the Empress, which is privately owned and is a registered charity run by three trustees. It is open to members and can be booked for private hires or group sessions.Chatteris Business Directory, URL accessed 18 May 2008 It is home of the Chatteris Kingfishers swimming club, who after successes in 2008 compete in Division One of the 2009 "Cambs Cup" competition."Kingfishers in the Top Flight" in the Fenland Citizen, March 2008 Plans for a public swimming pool and leisure centre have been proposed by the council since 1990, but have yet to be approved. Proposals for the development of Cromwell Community College under the government's BSF programme include significant leisure provisions and these are expected to start in 2010.Chatteris Council, URL accessed 18 May 2008Fenland District Council , URL accessed 18 May 2008
