Swimming
The main pool is 25m long x 12m wide, 0.9m to 2m deep and with
the water is kept at 27 - 29 degrees. There is also a
teaching pool ideal for swimming lessons and parents and children.
This pool measures 10m x 10m, is 0.8m deep and the water is kept at
30 degrees.
There is good disability access with a pool hoist, and
accessible changing room and toilet.
Forthcoming school holiday dates
Monday 27 - Friday 31 May 2013
Thursday 25 July - Friday 30 August 2013
All casual swimming during the school
holidays is subject to sessions. Please contact the centre for
session times.
PDF of term-time pool
programme
Sessions
Lane swimming
There are lanes dedicated for people wishing to swim lengths
throughout most of the hours of opening. These lanes are for adults
(or young people and children who are serious swimmers). Training
floats are available on request.
Casual swimming
Sessions where part of 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 under 8
years. We strongly recommend that all non-swimmers wear buoyancy
aids.
Women only sessions
On Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm the whole of the building is
programmed exclusively for women with female staff. This includes
aqua aerobics and deep end swim.
Aqua aerobics
Exercise to music in waist deep water. Aqua Aerobics improves
the fitness of your heart and lungs, tones the body and burns up
calories. Classes are designed for all levels of fitness and
non swimmers are welcome.
Aqua aerobics timetable
Deep end swim
Female only swimming.
Swimming lessons
We offer a comprehensive range of group swimming lessons for all
ages and abilities. We also provide one-to-one and one-to-two
swimming lessons. Intensive courses are available during school
holiday time. For information on these services please ask at
reception.
Adult only in the shallow pool
We have special sessions where adults who are less confident can
practice their swimming in a leisurely environment.
Family fun
Open to all ages where all children must be accompanied by an
adult. Toys are provided.
Under 8s toy session
Open to children aged under 8 years and their parents/guardian.
Toys are provided.
SuperSwim
Session for 8 - 15 year olds that includes water polo,
snorkeling, synchro and lifesaving.
Other pools nearby
Aquaterra also has swimming pools at Archway Leisure Centre and Cally Pool
