British have nowhere to swim, but big swing here? (9)

I believe the answer is:

blackpool

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'here?' is the definition.
(Blackpool is a town)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for blackpool that I've seen before include "Lancashire resort" , "Northern football team" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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