Swimming

Swimming’s a great way to have fun and get healthy, whatever your age or level of ability. Rivermead boasts a brand-new 25m, 8 lane pool where you can improve your fitness in a controlled environment with our lane swimming sessions which are suitable for competent swimmers with slow, medium and fast lanes. Swim For All sessions and Aqua Play with floats and toys are also available. There is a teaching pool with a fully moveable floor up to 3.7m deep, to allow multi-use with diving facilities, and a splash pad for the kids (under 8).

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A world of water awaits

The brand-new pools at Rivermead are now open. Facilities include:

  • A 25m 8-lane main pool with partially movable floor from poolside level to 1.80m deep to allow a range of activities including swimming lessons, community groups, swimming competitions, synchronised swimming, rehabilitation exercises, water aerobics, and much more.
  • A teaching and diving pool with 5 metre dive tower; 3 metre springboard and two 1 metre spring dives, with completely moveable floor from poolside level to 3.7m deep.
  • A dive tower safety gate to prevent access to the tower when the dive pool floor is raised.
  • A splash pad fun zone for younger children.
  • State of the art accessible changing facilities with accessible toilet, shower, changing table and hoist. There will also be ‘pool pods’ for both the main pool and diving pool to enable swimmers with limited mobility including wheelchair users to get in and out of the water easily and independently. The new facilities are fully wheelchair accessible, with level access between the changing rooms and the pool.
  • Two spectator seating areas able to seat over 250 including 7 wheelchair accessible spaces.

Swim for Fitness

If you’re looking for a low-impact way to get fit and healthy, swimming could be the perfect choice. Our Swim for Fitness sessions take place in slow, medium and fast lanes, so you can take things at your own pace.

Multiple sessions may be running in the Main Pool at any given time. Lane numbers will be highlighted when booking.

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Swim for All

No matter your fitness ability, our Swim for All sessions are perfect if you're looking to build your confidence, work on your strokes, float away any stress, or just simple want to enjoy a more casual swim with your family and friends.

All 'Swim for All' sessions include Splash Pad access for under 8's when supervised by an adult.

For public diving, please book a 'Dive for All' session.

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Aqua Play

For endless fun with family and friends, Aqua Play sessions include access to the Main Pool, with ride on mat floats and toys provided.

Splash Pad will also be available to under 8's.

For public diving, please book a 'Dive for All' session.

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Dive for All

Dive to new depths in your amazing diving facilities, which are open to everyone to use in our 'Dive for All' sessions. Whether you want to dedicate some time to practicing what you’ve learnt or simply want to make a splash with friends and family, make the most of the diving facilities at Rivermead.

Dive for All sessions include entry to 'Swim for All' sessions in the main pool. 

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Aqua Splash

Experience the excitement of play challenges, races and family fun on the water with Aqua Splash - an exciting, inflatable obstacle course that is laid out in the swimming pool.

Designed for adults and children Aqua Splash is a perfect day out for the whole family.

This runs every Wednesday during the following slots in the Summer Holidays.

10:30 - 11:30
11:50 - 12:50
13:10 - 14:10

 *Over 8s only. 25m swim test required. Swim Vests/Bands not permitted*

 

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