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:
Swim Timetables
Autumn term - September 2025 - Main Pool
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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Lanes 6.30am - 9.15am |
Lanes 6.30am - 9am |
Lanes 6.30am - 9am |
Lanes 6.30am – 8.15am |
Lanes 6.30am - 9.15am |
Open Swim 8.30am - 12.15pm (width - deep end only) |
Open Swim 9am – 4pm (Last swim 3pm) |
Open restricted (schools) 9.15am - 1.15pm |
Open restricted (schools) 9.15am - 12.15pm |
Open Swim 9am - 10.15am |
Aqua Aerobics 8.15am - 9am (deep end only) |
Open restricted (schools) 9.15am - 12.15pm |
Open Swim 12.15pm - 1pm |
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Lane (2 lanes staff training) 1.15pm - 2.15pm |
Open Swim 12.15pm - 1.15pm |
Open restricted (schools) 10.15am - 12.15pm |
Open restricted (schools) 9.15am - 12.15pm |
Open Swim 12.15pm - 1.15pm |
Open Swim 1pm - 4pm (additional 2 lanes between 1-2pm, ast swim 3pm) |
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Open Swim 2.15pm - 5pm |
Lanes 1.15pm - 2.15pm |
Open Swim 12.15pm - 1.15pm |
Open Swim 12.15pm - 1.30pm |
Lanes 1.15pm - 2.15pm |
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Closed 5pm - 5.30pm Open restrictions |
Open Swim 2.15pm - 3.15pm |
Lanes 1.15pm - 2.15pm |
Lanes 1.30pm - 2.15pm |
Open Swim 2.15pm - 3.15pm (deep end only) |
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Open Swim 5.30pm - 6.15pm |
Lessons 3.15pm - 6.15pm |
Open Swim 2.15pm - 3.15pm |
Open Swim 2.15pm - 3.15pm |
Lessons 3.15pm - 6.45pm |
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Quiet Time 6.15pm - 7.30pm |
Open restricted (lifesaving taking place) 6.15pm - 7.30pm |
Lessons 3.15pm - 6.15pm |
Open restricted (club use 2 lanes) 6.30pm - 7.15pm |
Open Swim 6.45pm - 7.30pm |
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Competent Lane Swimming 7.30pm - 8.30pm |
Open restricted (adult lessons taking place) 7.30pm - 8.30pm |
Open restricted (lifesaving taking place) 6.15pm - 7.30pm |
Open Swim 7.30pm - 8.30pm |
Lanes 7.30pm - 8.30pm |
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Open restricted (adult lessons taking place) 7.30pm - 8.30pm |
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.
Autumn term - September 2025 - Small Pool
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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Closed school swimming |
Closed school swimming |
Open Swim 9am – 10am |
Closed school swimming |
Closed school swimming |
Swimming Lessons |
Open Swim 9am – 4pm Last swim 3pm |
Open Swim 12.15pm - 1.45pm |
Open Swim 11.30 - 2pm
Swimming Lessons |
Closed School Swimming
Aqua tots
Swimming Lessons |
Open Swim 12.15pm - 2pm
Swimming Lessons |
Open Swim 12.15pm - 2pm
Swimming Lessons |
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Aqua Babies |
Open Swim 1pm – 4pm Last swim 3pm |
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Open Swim 3.45pm - 5pm Closed 5pm – 5.30pm |
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Open Swim 5.30pm - 8pm Quiet Time 6.15pm - 7.15pm |
Open Swim 6.30pm – 8pm |
Open Swim 6.30pm - 8pm |
Open Swim 7pm - 8pm |
Open Swim 6.45pm - 8pm |
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 |
£3.00 | £4.30 |
Family Swim | £11.80 | |
Swimming Lessons | ||
Junior Lessons | £66.00 per 10 lessons | |
Adult Lessons | £98.00 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 £13.30.
This can be arranged by calling Amphitheatre Reception on T: 028 9335 8342.
Opening Hours
*The spa area is closed every Monday 7am to 1pm for deep cleaning.
Tuesday - Friday | 7am - 8pm | Saturday | 8am - 4pm |
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*Mondays | 1pm - 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 | £7.25 |
Concession* casual visit | £5.10 |
* 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.