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Culverhay Sports Centre Swimming Home

Swimming

The pool is 22m long x 7.5m wide, 1m to 3m deep and with the water kept at 28.5 degrees.

There is a pool hoist and easy access steps and dedicated disabled changing room and toilet.

PDF icon PDF of current pool programme

What to wear when swimming
Medical advice & swimming

Sessions

Lane swimming

There are sessions dedicated for people wishing to swim lengths every day except Fridays and Saturdays. These sessions are for adults (or young people who are serious swimmers).

Why choose swimming to improve your fitness
Improving your technique
Lane etiquette for swimmers

Casual swimming

Sessions where the pool is available to everyone. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a swimming adult (16+) at all times. The ratio is 1 adult to 2 children aged under 5 years or 1 adult to 3 children aged 5 to 8 years. We strongly recommend all non-swimmers wear buoyancy aids.

Swimming with babies

Twilight Swim

Adults only. Swim in any direction you like in a relaxed atmosphere with soothing music to help you unwind. 

Aqua Aerobics

Exercise to music in standing depth water. Aqua Aerobics improves the fitness of your heart and lungs, tones the body and burns up calories. All classes are designed for all levels of fitness and non swimmers are welcome.

Aqua Kick

This is a high intensity half hour work out and takes place in the shallow and deep ends of the pool, with the use of Aquabelts, which are provided.

Swimming lessons

We offer a comprehensive range of group swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. Intensive courses are available during school holiday time. For information on these services please ask at reception.

Kids fun time

Come along to our 'kids fun time' sessions where  the pool is exclusively for the use of children and families. Toys and floats are available.

Inflatable fun

Join in the fun in the pool with our crazy Dual Lane Aqua Run inflatable.  Sessions are suitable for children aged 8+.

Pool party hire
The pool is available for exclusive use hire on Saturday afternoons. See children’s parties.

Scuba diving

Ideal for scuba diving training with its 3m depth the pool is training base for both a scuba club and a scuba school.

Bath Bubble, a Sub Aqua Association club meet on Wednesdays from 9 – 10pm. Call 01225 335912. Visit the Bath Bubble Club website.  

Prices

                         

Standard 

Member

Member Concession

Adults  £3.40 £2.70 £1.80 
3 – 17 years  £2.10 £1.50            £1.30                     
0 – 2 years  free  free  free 
Swim with activity £1.80  £1.20  80p
Aqua Kick  £3.80  £3.00  £2.50 
Aqua Aerobics  £4.80  £3.80  £3 
Shower  £1.50 £1.50  £1.50
       

Families

     
1 adult 1 child  £5.10  £4.10   
1 adult 2 children  £7.00 £6.00  
1 adult 3 children  £8.90  £7.90  
2 adult 1 child  £8.30  £7.30   
2 adults 2 children £10.20  £9.20    
Paying by direct debit or once a year usually offers the best value for regular users. Visit memberships.

How to find us

Other pools nearby

Aquaterra also runs swimming pools at Bath Sports & Leisure Centre, Keynsham Leisure Centre and South Wansdyke Sports Centre.

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view of culverhay swimming pool adult male posing at pool edge adult female swimming