Temple Park swimming opening times and prices
Visit our fantastic leisure pool with wave machine, aqua-blaster slide, diving tank and learner pool.
Swimming lessons, aqua fit classes and inflatable fun sessions are also on offer please contact (0191) 456 9119 for more information.
Opening times
| Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday | 1pm - 7.30pm |
Thursday | 1pm - 8pm |
| Friday | 2pm - 8pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | 12 noon - 4.30pm |
| Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday | 12 noon - 7.30pm |
| Thursday and Friday | 12 noon - 8pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | 12 noon - 4.30pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 10am |
Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 8am - 9am |
| Monday & Wednesday | 7.30pm - 9pm |
School holidays | |
|---|---|
Monday - Sunday | 10am - 12 noon |
Term time | |
Saturday | 11am - 12 noon |
Sunday | 10am - 12 noon |
| Tuesday | 7.30pm - 9pm |
| Sunday | 4.45pm - 5.30pm |
Swimming prices
| Ticket | Get Active member price | Non member price | Get Active Plus member price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | Free | Free | - |
| Junior (up to 15 years) | £2.05 | £3.25 | - |
| Adult (16+ years) | £3.30 | £4.30 | £1.20 |
| 60+ years | £2.05 | £3.25 | £1.20 |
| Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) | £10.50 | £15 | £9.45 |
Season swim ticket - valid for 6 months including free car parking permit | |||
| Junior | £65.60 | £104 | |
| Adult | £105.60 | £137.60 | |
| 60+ years | £65.60 | £104 | |
Information for pool users
1. Ready for exercise
- Take advice from your doctor if you have heart trouble or other medical conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes or asthma and notify staff if you have any of these conditions
- Don't swim straight after a meal or if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- For extra safety swim with a companion
- Only swim within your limits
- Weak or non-swimmers must remain within their standing depth of water
2. Follow the rules
- Look out for safety notices within the pool areas
- Always follow the lifeguards instructions
3. Pool awareness
- Be aware of the pool environment
- Check water depth and how the pool slopes
- Pool surrounds can become slippery - don't run on them
4. Be sensible
- Have fun but don't be silly
- Boisterous behaviour, dunking and bombing can be dangerous
- Avoid holding your breath
- Don't attempt long distances under the water
- Always avoid shouting - it can distract others in an emergency
5. Supervision of young children!
- Children under eight years must be accompanied in the water by a person aged sixteen or over and this person is to be responsible for no more than two children under eight years
- Children under five years should be supervised on a 1:1 ratio and remain in shallow water areas of the pool
- Children under supervision who are weak or non-swimmers must remain in shallow water at all times and remain in close proximity to the adult accompanying them
6. Inflatables, play equipment and water features
During certain periods, inflatable play equipment and water features are present in the pool. When using this equipment be sensible, safe and follow instructions given by lifeguards. Snorkels, face-masks and flippers are not permitted during public sessions.
- The wave machine will not operate during inflatable fun session or swimming lessons
- The learner pool will be closed during weekdays for swimming lessons - please ask reception for specific times
- The leisure pool times may vary during school and bank holidays
- The pool will be used by school groups during term time - please ask reception for specific times
- The diving pool, wave machine and aqua blaster slide will operate subject to programme availability
7. Diving
Diving is not permitted in the leisure pool at Temple Park Centre - it is only permitted in the diving tank
8. Swimwear
Only appropriate swimwear is permitted. In exceptional circumstances items of clothing may be permitted at the discretion and approval of the pool management
9. Hygiene
Use the toilet and have a shower before entering the pool
10. Help the lifeguards
Always be aware of others in the pool and watch out for children and non-swimmers. Attract the attention of lifeguards if you think someone is in difficulty and assist whenever possible by remaining calm and following instructions given to you
