Swimming

At Gosforth Leisure Centre, we have a 25 metre swimming pool as well as a small teaching pool to accommodate a range of swimming sessions. From beginners to experienced swimmers, our range of sessions ensures there’s something for every age and ability. Dive in and find the perfect session for you.

Our pool is home to our Swim School, running six days a week. Weekday lessons take place in the evenings, while weekend sessions run from morning through to afternoon.

We offer lessons for all ages and abilities, starting from just 3 months old through to adults, helping everyone build confidence and skill in the water.

During school holidays, we add extra fun swim sessions and intensive one-to-one lessons to keep swimmers of all ages active and engaged.

TIMETABLE JOIN NOW 

• Pre Cleanse - Please help us to keep your pool clean by following our
Swim Hygiene guidelines by showering and using the toilet
facilities before you swim.

• Respect - People of different standards and abilities will use the pool. Please respect their right to enjoy their swim.

• Speed - Choose your lane using the fast, medium and slow signs and by
watching those already swimming. Before pushing off at each turn, check to see if anyone faster is approaching.

• Direction - Please follow the directional signs and move across to the
appropriate side of the lane for each length.

• Space - Try and leave at least 5 metres between yourself and another
swimmer and if it’s possible to see a pace clock, then a 5 second
gap is just as good.

• Strokes - Wide stokes such as butterfly and breaststroke should be avoided when the lanes become busy. If you change to a slower stroke as
part of your session, think about moving lanes.

• Equipment - Fitness swimming training equipment, such as fins and hand paddles, is permitted at the discretion of the lifeguard and based
on capacity. Snorkels can be used in conjunction with conventional
swimming goggles.

• Resting - Whether stopping for a rest or catching your breath after
completing your swim, please be mindful that others using the
lane will want to keep on swimming without stopping

• Share - Celebrate your achievements and share your swimming stories
with us on Facebook using #gosforthleisurecentre, we’d love to hear them