Swimming
To attend any swimming session, adults and children need a Leisure Card. The card is free. A staff member at the wellbeing centre can tell you how to get one.
During busy times, this service may not be available.
Free swimming with Be Active
The Be Active scheme provides free activities at certain times for residents who pay their Council Tax to us.
Find out more about the Be Active Scheme.
Safety
For a safe and enjoyable experience:
- wash/sanitise your hands as you arrive
- clean equipment with the sanitising wipes/sprays before and after use
- use the lockers provided and do not leave belongings unattended - we are not responsible for belongings left unattended
- do not bring belongings onto poolside
- spectators are only allowed on poolside during programmed swimming lessons
Children
- All children aged 7 years and under should always be accompanied in and out of the water by a parent or carer during un-programmed swimming sessions. These are sessions that are not under the direct control or instruction of a group organiser, class teacher or coach.
- A parent or carer aged 17 years and over can accompany up to a maximum of 2 children.
Swimming sessions
| Session | Who can take part | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Adult only swimming | Adults only | Free under the Be Active scheme |
| Adult swimming lessons | Adults only | Free under the Be Active scheme |
| Adult and child swimming |
Adults with children aged 4 years and under. Only up to 2 adults per child are allowed. |
Be Active card holders: free Adults without a Be Active card: £6.90 Children without a Be Active card: £2.80 |
| Splash swimming | Adults and children |
Children with a Be Active card: free Children without a Be Active card: £2.80 per session Adults with a Be Active card:
Adults without a Be Active card: £6.90 per session |
Book online
If you have not yet created a leisure account, read our page on how to create an account.
Regular swimming programme
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 7:30am to 8:30am | Adult swimming |
| 9:00am to 9:45am | Adult swimming lessons |
| 11:30am to 12:30pm | Adult swimming |
| 3:30pm to 5:30pm | Splash swimming |
| 6:00pm to 6:45pm | Aqua Aerobics |
| 7:15pm to 8:30pm | Adult swimming |
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 7:30am to 8:30am | Adult swimming |
| 9:00am to 9:45am | Adult and child swimming |
| 10:30am to 11:15am | Adult swimming |
| 11:30am to 12:15pm | Aqua aerobics |
| 4:00pm to 6:00pm | Junior swimming lessons |
| 6:30pm to 8:00pm | Splash swimming |
| 8:00pm to 8:45pm | Adult swimming |
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 7:30am to 8:30am | Adult swimming |
| 9:00am to 9:45am | Aqua aerobics |
| 10:30am to 11:30am | Adult swimming |
| 5:00pm to 6:45pm | Splash swimming |
| 6:45pm to 8:15pm | Adult swimming |
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 7:30am to 8:30am | Adult swimming |
| 9:00am to 9:45am | Adult and child swimming |
| 11:30am to 12:30pm | Splash swimming |
| 4:00pm to 6:00pm | Junior swimming lessons |
| 6:30pm to 9:00pm | Swimming club |
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 7:30am to 8:30am | Adult swimming |
| 11:30am to 12:30pm | Adult swimming |
| 3:30pm to 7:00pm | Splash swimming |
| 7:30pm to 8:30pm | Adult swimming |
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 8:30am to 10:30am | Junior swimming lessons |
| 11:00am to 12:30pm | Splash swimming |
| 1:15pm to 2:45pm | Splash swimming |
| 3:30pm to 4:30pm | Adult swimming |
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 8:00am to 9:30am | Adult swimming |
| 10:00am to 11:30am | Splash swimming |
| Midday to 1:30pm | Splash swimming |
Page last updated: 5 May 2026
