Swimming Pool
There are two public pools at the Amphitheatre; a small pool with a slide and water features and a 25-metre main pool.
The versatility of these pools enable them to be used for a variety of activities including; public swim sessions, aqua fit classes and dedicated lane swimming.
As well as the main pools we also have a dedicated learner pool.
With a depth range up to 0.9 metres, this pool is ideal for introducing smaller children to water.
Centre Notices:
CENTRE CLOSED: 25 August 2025
NO LESSONS: Tuesday 26 August - Saturday 30 August 2025
Swim Timetables
Summer 2025 - 21 July to 24 August 2025 - Main Pool
**CRASH COURSES (may cause restrictions) 11 - 15 August 2025 until 12noon
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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Lane & Open Swim 6.30am - 9am |
Lane & Open Swim 6.30am - 9am |
Lane & Open Swim 6.30am - 9am |
Lane & Open Swim 6.30am – 8.15am |
Lane & Open swim 6.30am - 9am |
Open Swim 8.30am - 10.45am |
Open Swim 9am – 4pm (Last swim 3pm) |
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Open Swim 9am - 1pm |
Open Swim 9am - 1pm |
Open Swim 9am - 1pm |
Aqua Aerobics 8.15am - 9am (deep end only) |
Open Swim 9am - 1pm |
Open Swim 10.45am - 12.45pm |
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Lane & Open Swim 1pm - 2pm |
Lane & Open Swim 1pm - 2pm |
Lane & Open Swim 1pm - 2pm |
Open Swim 9.15am - 1pm |
Lane & Open Swim 1pm - 2pm |
Open Swim 12.45pm - 4pm (Last swim 3pm) |
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Open Swim 2pm - 5pm |
Open Swim 2pm - 3.30pm |
Open Swim 2pm - 3.30pm |
Lane & Open Swim 1pm - 2pm |
Open Swim 2pm - 3.30pm |
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Quiet Time Open Swim 5pm - 6pm |
Open Swim 3.30pm - 5pm |
Open Swim 3.30pm - 5.15pm |
Open Swim 2pm - 3.30pm |
Open Swim 3.30pm - 5pm |
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Open Swim 6pm - 7.30pm |
Open Swim 5.15pm - 6.30pm |
Open Swim 5.15pm - 6.15pm |
Open Swim 3.30pm - 5.15pm |
Open Swim 5.15pm - 6.15pm |
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Competent Lane Swimming 7.30 - 8.30pm |
Pool Closed 6.45pm - 7.45pm (Whitehead SC) |
Open Swim (2 lanes) 6.30pm - 7.30pm |
Open Swim 5.15pm - 6.45pm |
Open Swim 6.15pm - 8.30pm |
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Open Swim 7.45pm - 8.30pm |
Open Swim (4 lanes) 7.30pm - 8.30pm (Adults lessons taking place) |
Pool Closed 6.45pm - 7.45pm (Whitehead SC) |
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Open Swim 7.45 - 8.30pm |
Open Swimming: This is designated for all, including families. Where capacity allows a lane may be introduced for those swimmers wishing to swim lengths.
Lane Swimming: These sessions are for those swimmers wishing to swim lengths.
Summer 2025 - 21 July 2025 onwards - Small Pool
Please note: Small Pool will be closed until 11am between the 11 to 15 August 2025 for Crash Swimming Lessons.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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Open Swim 9am - 2pm |
Open Swim 9am - 2pm |
Open Swim 9am – 12noon |
Open Swim 9am - 2pm |
Open swim 9am - 2pm |
Swimming Lessons 8.30am - 12.45pm |
Open Swim 8am – 4pm Last swim 3pm |
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Aqua Babies 2pm - 3.30pm |
Closed Swimming Lessons 2pm - 6.15pm |
Closed Swimming Lessons 12pm - 6.15pm |
Closed Swimming Lessons 2pm - 6.45pm |
Closed Swimming Lessons 2pm - 6.45pm |
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Open Swim 3.30pm - 5pm |
Open Swim 12.45pm – 4pm Last swim 3pm |
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Quiet Time Open Swim 5pm – 6pm |
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Closed 6.45pm – 7.45pm (Whitehead SC) |
Open Swim 6.15pm - 8pm |
Closed 6.45pm - 7.45pm (Whitehead SC) |
Open Swim 6.45pm - 8.30pm |
Under-16s must leave both pools by 8.45pm every weekday evening to allow for Adults Only Swimming.
School sessions will be held during term time however there will be a lane system in operation to enable public swimming to continue.
During peak times (evenings and weekends), session swimming may be introduced to avoid overcrowding in the pool; check with Amphitheatre staff to avoid disappointment.
Please note that we reserve the right to close areas of the centre from time to time at our discretion, e.g. for maintenance repairs, refurbishment or cleaning.
Swimming Lessons
For information about swimming lessons, please phone reception on T: 028 9335 8342.
Prices
| Pool | Concession | Rate |
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Swim |
£2.70 | £3.90 |
| Family Swim | £10.80 | |
| Swimming Lessons | ||
| Junior Lessons | £60.00 per 10 lessons | |
| Adult Lessons | £89.00 per 10 lessons | |
Thermal Spa
The facilities in our Therma Spa include a spa pool, steam room and sauna. Users must be at least 16 years of age to access the Therma Spa.
Casual Visits
You can access the Therma Spa facilities by paying for a casual visit which also covers use of the Swimming Pool and the Gymnasium.
Before using the gym, all visitors MUST have an Induction, costing £10.00.
This can be arranged by calling Amphitheatre Reception on T: 028 9335 8342.
Opening Hours
*The spa area is closed every Monday 7am to 5pm for deep cleaning.
| Tuesday - Friday | 7am - 8pm | Saturday | 8am - 4pm |
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| *Mondays | 5pm - 8pm | Sunday | 9am - 4pm |
Please note that we reserve the right to close areas of the centre from time to time at our discretion, e.g. for maintenance repairs, refurbishment or cleaning.
Therma Spa Price List.
| Activity | Price |
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| Adult Casual Visit | £6.60 |
| Concession* casual visit | £4.60 |
* Concessionary rates apply to: Over 60s, Students (full time) and people in receipt of Jobseeker's Allowance, Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). Proof of status will be required.