SWIMMING AT ARCADIA LIBRARY & LEISURE CENTRE
MAIN POOL
Our Main Pool at Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre is heated to approximately 28 degrees, has four lanes and is 25m long by 8.5m wide. With depths ranging from 0.9m at the shallow end to 1.8m at the deep end. We run a variety of sessions each and every week.
Access to the pool is via gradual steps and hand rail by the shallow end or a Pool hoist for those unable to access via the steps. If you need to make use of the Pool hoist, please inform a member of staff on arrival who can ensure this is all set up for you.
To access the variety of sessions we offer at the centre, please follow the link below to register and book your activity.
SMALL POOL
Our Small Pool at Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre is heated to approximately 29 degrees and has four lanes. It is 17m long and 8m wide, with depths ranging from 0.9m at the shallow end to 1.5m at the deeper end. We run a variety of sessions each and every week.
Access to the pool is via gradient steps and handrail by the shallow end or a Pool hoist for those unable to access via the steps. If you need to make use of the Pool hoist, please inform a member of staff on arrival who can ensure this is all set up for you.
To access the variety of sessions we offer at the centre, please follow the link below to register and book your activity.
CHANGING VILLAGE
Both swimming pools are served by changing villages with private individual and family changing cubicles, equiped with baby change units. Lockers are provided to keep your belongings safe whilst you swim. Please bring a pound coin with you, a trolley token or a padlock to secure your locker and your belongings. Trolley tokens and padlocks can also be purchased at reception when available.
Accessible changing places are also provided, with beds, had rails, a celing hoist and adapted shower and toilet facilities.
BETTER ACTIVE AQUA
Active Aqua is our low-cost community swimming programme that makes physical activity through aquatics accessible to everyone, with sessions priced at just £1.50.
The programme is wide ranging and caters for all ages, abilities and interests and provides individuals and families with the opportunity to enjoy swimming and water-based activities in a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment.
Sessions include:
- Active Aqua - Women Only swim
- Active Aqua - Mother and Child under 5 swim
- Active Aqua - Mother & Daughter under 11
- Funquatics - adult and child under 8
- Aqua Discovery - Women Only 11 to 19 years
- Dementia Friendly swims
- Water Workout
- Water Workout - Women Only
SWIM SCHOOL
Whether you’re looking to improve your child’s confidence in the water, swim safety awareness or want to help your child learn to swim, we have swimming classes at Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre that cater for all levels of ability and ages.
As the largest provider of swimming lessons in the UK, the Better Swim School, Swimbies and Adult Swimming Lessons help over 200,000 people a week learn to love the water and keep active, by becoming capable and confident swimmers.
Find flexible swim sessions that put your needs first; from our group sessions to private 1:1 sessions, we put our members at the heart of everything we do.
FREE SWIMMING FOR MANCHESTER OVER 60s
Did you know Manchester residents aged 60+ are eligible for our free swimming scheme? That's right! Registering for the MCRactive card enables you to swim for free in swim for fitness, swim for all, swim for women and swim for senior sessions at Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre.
To register follow the link below and select:
Membership type: Pay as You Go
Payment Type: Single Payment
Membership: MCRactive Discount Adult Concessionary Over 60s (Resident)
To be eligible for this scheme, the card holder must live in the city of Manchester, paying council tax to Manchester City Council.
FREE SWIMMING FOR MANCHESTER RESIDENTS AGED 16 AND UNDER
Manchester residents aged 16 and under can swim for free during any ‘Swim for All’ session during school holidays.
It's also available at selected times throughout the weekend, all year round. Here’s the available times:
Saturday: 09:00 - 11:00
Sunday: 13:00 - 15:00
To be eligible, you must be aged 16 and under and be a resident of the City of Manchester. All you need is a free MCRactive resident pay as you go membership which you can get by following the guide below. Proof of residency will be required.
Membership type: Pay as You Go
Payment Type: Single Payment
Membership: MCRactive Junior (Resident) or MCRactive 16-17 years (Resident) for 16 - 17 year olds
| Swim For All |
A general Swim Session for all ages and abilities for fun and fitness. One competent adult (16yrs+) swimmer may supervise up to two under 8's or non swimmers under 16 at a time. Your booking is for 1 hour and includes changing time. |
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| Swim For Fitness |
Lane Swimming to suit all speeds to ensure you get the most out of your swim. Competent lane swimmers over the age of 11 are allowed to book Swim For Fitness sessions. Swimmers aged 11-15 should competent swimmers of a club standard if not, they need to be acompainied by a competent swimmer aged 16+. Your booking is for 1 hour and includes changing time. |
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| Swim For Women and Teenage girls |
A swim session for Women and teenage girls from 11+. This session takes place in our Small Pool. Your booking is for 1 hour and includes changing time.
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| Swim For 60+ |
A swimming session for the over 60's providing a great way to socialise and relax in a pool environment. This session takes place in our Small Pool. Your booking is for 1 hour and includes changing time. |
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| Family Fun Swim |
A general Swim Session for parents / carers with Children aged five or under. One competent adult (16yrs+) swimmer may supervise up to two under 8's or non swimmers under 16 at a time. Your booking is for 1 hour and includes changing time. |
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| Inclusive Swim |
A general swim for people with any disabilities for all ages and abilities for fun and fitness. Parents and carers are welcome to join the session. One competent adult (16yrs+) swimmer may supervise up to two under 8's or non swimmers under 16 at a time. Your booking is for 1 hour and includes changing time. |