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Swimming

Our choice of swimming pools and family friendly changing rooms means there is something for everyone to enjoy, regardless of their age or ability.  Learn to swim with Better Swim School, with lessons from babies to adults, or try out a Water Workout fitness class.

Families can enjoy our general swimming and Aqua Splash giant inflatable sessions, whilst those wanting to swim for fitness can take to our lane swimming sessions.

Birthday parties are a great option too for ultimate fun in the water or if you are a regular swimmer then our swim only memberships and citywide health and fitness memberships will make keeping fit simpler and more affordable.

So find out more below about our swimming pools and swimming activities and courses at Better, West Denton Leisure Centre.

More about our swimming pools

BETTER Swim School

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We are the largest provider of swimming lessons across the UK. Across the country, we help over 100,000 people learn to love the water and keep active, by becoming capable and confident swimmers.

We provide:

  • Friendly fully qualified teachers
  • Lesson plans designed by swimming experts in accordance with the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework
  • Access to HomePortal - our online tool which allows you to track progress through the Learn to Swim Framework
  • A fully inclusive and accessible Learn to Swim Programme with additional specialist disability swimming sessions (dependent on location)
  • Free Swimming (dependent on location)
  • And much, much more...

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Aqua Splash

If you're looking for ultimate fun in the water that's a great experience for children and adults, then look no further than Aqua Splash!

Aqua Splash includes slides, mangles, rollers and multiple inflatable platforms to test your balance; compete against your friend and take on the challenge!

Each hour long session is only £5 per person and run throughout weekends and school holidays:

  • School Holidays: Monday to Saturday - 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
  • Term Time: Saturdays - 12pm 1pm 2pm and 3pm

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ENSURE YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR FITNESS SWIM

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• 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 social media using #betterswimming, we’d love to hear them!

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