Swim

Session times start at 15 minutes past the hour

Sessions are 45 minutes, with a 15-minute change turn over time, to ensure safety of those entering and exiting the lido

• Monday to Thursday 06.15-19.15
• Friday 06.15-18.15
• Saturday 08.15-16.15
• Sunday closed (swimming lessons)
• Sessions must be booked in advance
• Please arrive 10 minutes before your booked session
• Come ‘pool ready’ if you can, including showering before you arrive
• Lane swim only – respect lane discipline and other swimmers, they may be slower than you
• If you are a competent swimmer working on improving your technique and need equipment please bring your own equipment
• Please do not use any equipment that has been out of use
• Swim responsibly and maintain social distancing
• Enter and exit the pool in single file
• Backstroke and butterfly is prohibited
• There will be a slow lane and a fast lane for swimming
• No sunbathing or sitting poolside
• Hot drinks are available but please move away as soon as you have purchased your drink

• Water temperature is on average 28ºC/83ºF  all year round
• We advise all swimmers to shower immediately before and after their swim, both for hygiene and to minimise any effects of discoloration from copper in the water.
  
• Suncream must be applied at least 30 mins before swimming so it does not come off in the water – for your own safety and for the cleanliness of the pool
  
• The shallow end is 1 metre
• The deep end is 1.8 metres
• To make access easier, we have staircase style steps into the pool
• Latest ionisation technology is used for cleaner healthier water
• In the event of a thunderstorm, all swimmers will be asked to leave the water immediately. Swimmers can re-enter the pool after the thunder has stopped for 20 minutes, once the signal is given from a member of staff, and subject to timetable
• In the event of lightning, the pool will be closed for 30 minutes, with rules as above for thunder.