General Swimming Information
Swimming Pool Timetable
Our current swim programme is not available yet. Please call the centre.
Bank Holidays
Our pool is open for lane swimming from 9am-10am on Bank Holidays, followed by a public session from 10am-4pm.
Swimming Pool Admission Policy
Please read Swimming Pool Admissions Policy if bringing children under eight years old swimming. Thank you.
Health and Safety in the Water
To maintain good water quality, we request that all swimmers shower before swimming.
Timetable notes
- 50+ Aquacise is an exercise class for people over 50 years.
- Adult Fit Swim is a group class for adults who can swim but want to improve their swimming techniques.
- Special Needs Friday Sessions cost £3.20. An accompanying carer goes free.
- Junior Swim School uses all the pools and so there is no public use during these times.
- During the inflatable sessions on Sundays, adults are not allowed in the pool. There is a maximum number of 40 children in this session, ages 8-15 only. Children must be able to swim a length of the pool unaided and be aware the the course finishes in the deep end. We now offer inflatable parties during the Sunday session so please call first to confirm that the session is open to the public.
- The Junior Fun Session on Fridays at 6pm and Saturdays at 12pm is fun in the pool with the flume, floats and music. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- During the Family Swim on Sundays 9am-12pm, only families can attend. No unaccompanied children or lone adults can swim during this time.
For pricing information, please visit our fees and charges page. You can also find out about our memberships by clicking here.
Swimming Lessons
Tempus Swim Academy
The Tempus Swim Academy incorporates the STA International Learn to Swim Programme. This is a national syllabus for delivering aquatics and provides stages for children to progress and become competent, confident and safe in water. The Tempus Swim Academy teaches water safety and skills for life.
Classes consist of blocks of 10 weekly sessions to form a 50 week swim school.
Classes consist of weekly half hour sessions. This enables us to place more emphasis on continual assessment. Swimmers will be placed in named groups ranging from Octopus to Sharks. Each child will be given a Success Tracker and will also have the opportunity to achieve awards as they progress through the Swim Academy.
Lessons continue during school holidays, but we break for two weeks at Christmas.
All of our instructors are qualified by the Swimming Teachers Association and attend regular CPD training in order to maintain quality teaching and ongoing development. All Teachers are also CRB checked prior to employment.
For pricing information please see our fees and charges or look at our Learn and Swim membership on our membership packages page. For any further information please contact reception.
Octopus – Shark
The International Learn to Swim Programme aims to provide a complete progressive aquatic pathway for learners of all ages to progress from their first aquatic experiences through to becoming safe proficient swimmers. The scheme aims to build on knowledge and skill development at each level and reward achievement through a range of exciting awards and certificates.
Starfish (Parent and Baby)
An innovative series of six progressive awards designed to introduce babies to a water adventure where confidence and safety skills are introduced. No need to book, just turn up. This activity is included free with some of our membership packages.
STAnley
An exciting series of seven progressive awards designed to teach learners from 2 years basic swimming and water safety skills. Classes consist of blocks of 10 weekly sessions.
Swim Fit
If you are looking for an alternative way to work out in the pool and get the most out of your swim, then try Swimfit.
Swimfit provides everything you need to motivate, challenge and support you to reach your fitness goals. Whether that is to lose weight, to tone, to improve technique or just to become fitter and stronger. Sessions are an hour long, no need to book, just turn up. This activity is included free in some of our membership packages, for more details please contact reception.