Swimming

Our swimming timetables have moved

Swimming timetables can now be found on each of our leisure centre pages as part of our main timetables. To find the timetables, please visit the leisure centre page you would like to swim at, and click the "Swimming" tab on that page's timetable. This includes aquatic classes.

Find out about our swimming lessons, seasonal programmes, and more.

Woman in a swimming pool talking to a lifeguard crouched on the edge of the pool.
  • Swimming lessons

    Learn more about the variety of swimming lessons our facilities have to offer, as well as our progress tracker which will help keep your progress while you learn.
  • SWIMTAG

    Learn more about our SWIMTAG tracker and how it can help you improve your swimming.
  • Swimming Lessons Progress Tracker

    Use our swimming lessons progress tracker to follow your child's swimming progress online through our Oncourse home portal.
  • Holiday Swimming Programme

    Learn more about the exciting range of holiday swimming activities and sessions available
  • Become a lifeguard

    Learn more about our NPLQ course (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification), the course requirements, and how you can book a place.
  • Water safety

    In winter, children and pets are particularly at risk when tempted to play on the ice formed on open water, and adults can find themselves at risk in attempting to save them.
  • School swimming

    Read our guidance on school swimming in the district
  • Swimming prices

    View lists of all swimming prices. From single sessions to monthly memberships, we offer options to suit every budget.

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