swimming (pool information + public sessions)

leisure lagoon

Enjoy our feature-filled, family fun leisure pool with flumes, waves, fountain feature and more!

The Leisure Lagoon boasts two flume rides, "The Martian" and "The Time Traveller" - designed for excitement, thrills and spills.

The Martian offers twists and turns in a translucent tunnel that speeds you to the splash bath, whilst the Time Traveler accelerates you down the time tunnel until you touch down at the bottom.

The Leisure Lagoon is available for general swimming, aqua fitness classes, club and group hire, pool parties, swimming courses and special sessions including female only, parent and toddler and over 50s swimming.

Water depth 0-1.6 metres

Peak hours are weekends and bank holidays at all times, plus Mondays - Fridays 10am - 5pm during state school holidays.

Lockers require a £1 coin.

COVID-19 UPDATE

To help with social distancing, during peak times 45 minute sessions will be in place every hour, on the hour. For your safety there will be a maximum of 40 people swimming and a fifteen minute space for changing. Book in person or by telephone 01483 771122 up to 7 days in advance. Please check safety ratios below before booking and remember the "rule of six".
During off peak times you wil be able simply to turn up for a swim, however there may be occasions where you may have to wait if the pool has has reached maximum capacity.
The wave machine will not be operating.
Please follow guidance when using the flumes.
Please arrive "beach ready" and we encourage adults to wear face masks around the building, especially in the changing village where space is tighter.

lagoon adult/child safety ratio

All children under eight years must be accompanied in the water by an adult (16+) at all times.
Children under four years must be accompanied in the water by an adult (16+) on a one-to-one basis at all times.
Children under the age of four must wear suitable buoyancy aids (not provided). Buoyancy aids are strongly recommended for all non-swimmers.
Children aged between 4 and 8 years can be accompanied on a ratio of one adult to two children.

Links to leisure pool sessions

parent & toddler splash (under fives)

female only swimming

competition pool

Enjoy the cardio-vascular and strength toning benefits of water supported exercise in our 6 lane pool with spectator seating. Open from 6.15am Monday - Friday, 9am weekends for general and lane swimming. The competition pool also offers adults or ladies only sessions, parties, aqua fitness classes, swimming tuition, galas and schools, clubs and group hire.

Please note that lane swimming is frequently shared with other pool activities.
View our pool timetable

Water depth 1.0 - 3.0 metres

competition pool adult/child safety ratio

All children under eight years must be accompanied in the water by an adult (16+) at all times.
Children under four years must be accompanied in the water by an adult (16+) on a one-to-one basis at all times.
Children under the age of four must wear suitable buoyancy aids (not provided). Buoyancy aids are strongly recommended for all non-swimmers.
Children aged between 4 and 8 years can be accompanied on a ratio of one adult to two children.
Lockers require a £1 coin.

covid-19 update

To help with social distancing, some activities are now bookable sessions. For your safety there will be a maximum of 10 people swimming per double lane.
Bookable activities include early morning lane swimming, adults only swimming and ladies only swimming.
Book in person or by telephone 01483 771122 up to 7 days in advance. Use this link to book online - search under classes
Outside of the bookable session you will still be able to simply turn up for a swim, but please be prepared to wait if the pool is busy.
Please check safety ratios above before booking and remember the "rule of six".
Please arrive "beach ready" and we encourage adults to wear face masks around the building, especially in the changing village where space is tighter.

links to main pool sessions

adults and ladies only sessions

The Competition Pool at pool in the park

teaching pool

A traditional shallow pool, 16 metres long, available for public swimming, aqua fitness classes, swimming lessons, parties, and clubs or group hire.

Water depth 0.8 - 1.0 metres

teaching pool adult/child safety ratio

Up to 2 children under eight years must be accompanied in the water by an adult (16+) at all times.
Children under the age of four must wear suitable buoyancy aids (not provided). Buoyancy aids are strongly recommended for all non-swimmers.
Lockers require a £1 coin.