A relaxing swim, lane swimming, exercise in water or the challenge of learning to swim are just some of the opportunities that await you in our pools.

We have the following facilities available:

Please note that children (Under 17) may use pools up to 7.30pm in the evenings.

The learner pool is restricted to swimming lesson patrons in the afternoons from 3.30 - 5.30 Mon - Thurs, from 3.30 -6.10 on Fridays and from 9.30 - 1.50 on Saturdays.

Our pools also contain dedicated swim lanes for your enjoyment. To help you get the most from these lanes, we have some simple rules in place:

• Only use lane for full-length lane swimming
• Follow directions on signage
• Please use the appropriate lane for your ability (slow/medium/fast)
• Please be considerate of other lane-swimmers
• If unsure of use or etiquette ask lifeguard on duty
• Children's access to lane-swim will be determined by ability
• The decision of the staff member on duty is final
• Flippers and paddles are not permitted in the pool

 The swim lane timetable is varied from time-time in order to accomodate other activities. Our aim is to provide all pool users  with maximum access.

Current Swim Lane Timetables are also posted in the Pool Entrance Lobby noticeboard

Pool Rules

• Swimming Hats must be worn at all times.
• An adult must accompany and supervise children under seven years of age at all times in the water.
• No snorkels, masks or flippers are permitted in the pools at any time.
• Inflatables, (other than arm bands, baby rings and swim boards), are not permitted in the pools at any time.
• Armbands are restricted to the Learner pool and the shallow end of the Main pool (not beyond the 5m mark in the Main pool). Baby rings are permitted only in the Learner pool and only when under the supervision of a swimming adult.
• All swimmers should shower before entering the swimming pool.
• Outdoor footwear is not permitted on the pool side. When it is absolutely necessary for a non-swimmer to go onto the pool side, protective pool shoes must be worn at all times.
• Prams or buggies or children left unattended in baby chairs are not permitted on pool side at any time.
• No running on the poolside at any time.
• No diving is permitted at any time.
• No jumping into the pool allowed at any time.
• No bombing, somersaults etc. are permitted at any time.
• No pushing of fellow swimmers into the pool at any time.
• No petting or inappropriate / offensive behaviour is permitted in the pool at any time.
• Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted entry to the pool.
• Weak/non - swimmers should always remain inside their depth while swimming.
• No ball games are permitted in the pool at any time other than by agreement with the Duty Manager on Duty.
• Smoking is not permitted on the premises of the Mardyke Arena at any time.
• Appropriate swimwear must be worn at all times. No tee shirts, football shorts etc..
• Young children should wear protective swim pants at all times.
• All swimmers should vacate the swimming pools promptly when signalled to do so by the pool staff.
• Swimmers are not permitted to swim long distances under water. Likewise swimmers may not repeatedly duck under water as this could result in causing hyperventilation.
• The pushing of pool staff into the pool is strictly forbidden.
• Swimmers should at all times respond to calls and instructions given by staff.
• Children's access to lane swimming will be determined by ability.
• Cameras & mobile phones are not permitted in the pool area.
• As a courtesy to others please limit the use of strongly scented aerosols in the changing areas.
• Always use lockers provided.
• Do not leave clothes unattended in changing cubicles.

Pool Hygiene

The quality of our pool water is held to a very high standard by maintaining a rigorous testing and hygiene management system. Our water quality is also routinely subjected to external testing and and has been verified as being of consistently high standard.