Dorcan Better Health & Recreation Complex

Dorcan Better Health & Recreation Complex serves East Swindon. We refurbished and redeveloped in summer 2021 with a brand new gym facility and a refresh to our reception and entrance, swimming pool and changing facilities. Our fully functioning community leisure complex provides gym workouts, swimming, our Better Swim School, fitness classes, sports hall activities such as badminton and basketball, outdoor astro pitch perfect for hockey and outdoor football and our covered outdoor netball dome is perfect for clubs, training and matches. Please note that our centre is cashless and we will only accept payment by card. Pop in and speak to a member of staff, and we will be happy to show you around.

Dorcan Recreation Complex
St Paul's Drive
Covingham
Wiltshire
SN3 5DA
01793423134
(Customer Service Centre)
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dorcan@gll.org

opening hours

Opening times for week commencing July 14, 2025 Next > >

Centre

Mon - Fri: 06:30 - 22:00

Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 15:00

* Different parts of the building may have slightly different opening times throughout the day. Please check before you visit.

Gym

Mon - Fri: 06:30 - 22:00

Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 15:00

Brand new air conditioned gym, 30+ stations of Cardio, resistance, free weights and functional fitness equipment.

Swimming Pool

Mon - Tue: 06:30 - 20:00

Wed: 06:30 - 21:00

Thu: 06:30 - 20:00

Fri: 06:30 - 21:00

Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 15:00

Check our timetable for session times. We host schools for swimming and operate our swim school, we run public sessions daily for members and non-members.

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accessibility

Adapted for wheelchairs
Disabled toilet
Accessible Parking
Ramp Access
Accessible Changing
Poolside Facilities

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