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.
Swimming Pool Timetable Swimming Lessons Thermal Spa
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.
Swim Timetables
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) |
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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 - 7pm |
Open Swim 7.30pm - 8.30pm |
Lanes 7.30pm - 8.30pm |
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Open restricted (adult lessons taking place) 7pm - 7.45pm |
Open Swim 7.45 - 8.30pm |
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Open restricted (adult lessons taking place) 7.45pm - 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.
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 |
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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.
Easter Pool Timetables 2026
Main Pool
| Day | Morning Session | Afternoon Session | Evening Session |
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Monday 30 March |
6.30am - 10.30am lanes & open swim 10.30am - 1pm Open Swim |
1pm - 2pm Lanes and Open Swim 2pm - 5pm Open Swim 5pm - 5.30pm Restricted (deep only) |
5.30pm - 7.30pm Open |
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Tuesday 31 March |
6.30am - 8.15am lanes & open swim |
1pm - 2pm Lanes and Open Swim 2pm - 6pm Open Swim |
6pm - 8.30pm Open Swim |
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Wednesday 1 April |
6.30am - 10.30am lanes & open swim |
1pm - 2pm Lanes & Open Swim 2pm - 6pm Open Swim |
6pm - 8.30pm Open Swim |
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Thursday 2 April |
6.30am - 8.15am lanes & open swim |
1pm - 2pm Lanes and Open Swim 2pm - 6pm Open Swim |
6pm - 8.30pm Open Swim 6.30pm - 7.15pm Club use (2 lanes) 7.15pm - 8.30pm Open Swim |
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Friday 3 April |
6.30am - 9am Lanes and Open Swim |
1pm - 2pm Lanes and Open Swim 2pm - 6pm Open Swim |
6pm - 8.30pm Open Swim |
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Saturday 4 April |
8am - 4pm Open Swim - (Last Swim 3pm) |
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Sunday 5 April |
9am - 4pm Open Swim - (last swim 3pm) |
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Monday 6 April |
Centre closed |
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| Tuesday 7 April |
Centre closed |
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| Wednesday 8 April | 6.30am - 10am Lanes and Open 10am - 12noon Restrictions (lessons) |
12noon - 1pm Open Swim |
6pm – 8.30pm Open Swim |
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Thursday 9 April |
6.30am - 8.15am Lanes and Open 8.15am - 9.15am Aqua Aerobics 9.15am - 10am Open Swim 10am - 12noon Restriction (lessons) |
12noon - 1pm Open Swim 1pm - 2pm Lanes and Open Swim 2pm - 6pm Open Swim |
6pm - 8.30pm Open Swim |
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Friday 10 April |
6.30am - 10am Lanes and Open |
12noon - 1pm Open Swim |
6pm - 8.30pm Open Swim |
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Saturday 11 April |
8am – 4pm Open Swim (Last Swim 3pm) | ||
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Sunday 12 April |
9am – 4pm Open Swim (Last Swim 3pm) | ||
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.
Small Pool
| Day | Morning Session | Afternoon Session | Evening Session |
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Monday 30 March |
9am - 2pm Open Swim | 2pm - 5pm Open Swim 5pm - 5.30pm Closed |
5.30pm - 8pm Open Swim |
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Tuesday 31 March |
9am - 2pm Open Swim | 2pm - 6.15pm Open Swim | 6.15pm - 8pm Open Swim |
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Wednesday 1 April |
9am - 2pm Open Swim | 2pm - 6.15pm Open Swim | 6.15pm - 8pm Open Swim |
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Thursday 2 April |
9am - 2pm Open Swim | 2pm - 6.15pm Open Swim | 6.15pm – 8pm Open Swim |
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Friday 3 April |
9am - 2pm Open Swim | 2pm – 6pm Open Swim | 6pm - 8pm Open Swim |
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Saturday 4 April |
8am – 4pm Open Swim (Last Swim 3pm) | ||
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Sunday 5 April |
9am - 4pm Open Swim - (last Swim 3pm) |
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Monday 6 April |
Centre closed |
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| Tuesday 7 April |
Centre closed |
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| Wednesday 8 April | 10.30am - 2pm Open Swim |
2pm - 6pm Open Swim |
6pm - 8pm Open Swim |
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Thursday 9 April |
10.30am - 2pm Open Swim | 2pm - 6pm Open Swim | 6pm - 8pm Open Swim |
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Friday 10 April |
10.30am - 2pm Open Swim | 2pm - 6pm Open Swim | 6pm - 8pm Open Swim |
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Saturday 11 April |
8am – 4pm Open Swim (Last Swim 3pm) | ||
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Sunday 12 April |
9am – 4pm Open Swim (Last Swim 3pm) | ||
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
This area is currently closed for refurbishment.
New Spa facilities are scheduled to reopen in June 2026.
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.