Swimming FAQs
Children over the age of 7 years old will need to use their own sex changing rooms.
All children under the age of 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult in the pool.
It is a ratio of two children to one adult.
You must be 1.2m in height to ride the flume.
No, there is only one person permitted to ride the flume at all times.
The main pool is 1.8m - 2.0m in the deep end and 1.0m at the shallow end. The learner pool is 0.6m - 0.9m deep and the baby splash pool is 0.15m.
We do not loan armbands or buoyancy aids but armbands can be purchased in two sizes from reception for £6.
Yes, swim nappies are available at reception for £1.50
No, we do not sell goggles but you can bring your own.
Yes, we provide a number of baby changing tables in both the male and female changing rooms.
Yes we have a hoist with a detachable chair that can be taken into the changing rooms. Please note this is for the main pool only.
Lockers are 20 pence refundable. Secure lockers are also available - these are situated at reception and are free to use.
Appropriate swim wear is to be worn - costumes, bikinis, trunks or swim shorts. No items of clothing should be worn.
No, all spectators must watch from the viewing area.
Yes these are allowed.
No, under no circumstances are photos or videos allowed to be taken on the poolside or from the spectator area.
Yes, please see what's on for all sessions.
During school lessons and swim scheme lessons the learner pool will be in use, therefore not available to the public. Please see what's on for session times.
You can take your baby swimming at any age both before and after they have had their immunisations, this is as per NHS recommendations.
No, woggles and floats are for swimming lesson use only, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Small soft balls, small inflatable rings and floats are allowed. No snorkels, masks, flippers or dummies are allowed in the pool.
