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Our timetable is updated half-termly. We have a different timetable during school holidays.
The pool at Purbeck Sports Centre is heated to 29 degrees and is open for public swimming 7 days a week.
The swimming pool is shared with the Purbeck School who have priority daytime use however we do aim to provide as much public daytime swimming as we can.
Monday 4 November to Sunday 22 December 2024
Mondays
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Early bird lane swim - 1/2 pool | 7am to 8am |
| Early bird lane swim - whole pool | 8am to 8:30am |
| Lane swim - 1/2 pool | 1:30pm to 2pm |
| General public swim - 1/2 pool | 1:30pm to 2pm |
| General public swim - 1/2 pool | 3:35pm to 4:20pm |
| Lane swim - 1/2 pool | 3:35pm to 4:20pm |
| Swimming lessons | 4:30pm to 6pm |
Tuesdays
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Early bird lane swim | 7am to 8:30am |
| Aquafit | 12:30pm to 1:15pm |
| Lane swim | 1:15pm to 1:45pm |
| Swimming lessons | 4:30pm to 6pm |
| General public swim | 6pm to 7pm |
| Single lane swim x 2 | 7pm to 8pm |
| Aquafit | 7:15pm to 8pm |
| Lane swim | 8pm to 9pm |
Wednesdays
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Early bird lane swim | 7am to 8:30am |
| Parent & Baby swimming lessons | 10:20am to 10:50am |
| Swimming lessons | 4:45pm to 6:15pm |
| General public swim | 6:15pm to 7:15pm |
| General public swim - 1/2 pool | 7:15pm to 8pm |
| Lane swim - 1/2 pool | 7:30pm to 8pm |
| Lane swim | 8pm to 9pm |
Thursdays
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Early bird lane swim | 7am to 8:30am |
| Lane swim - 1/2 pool | 1:30pm to 2pm |
| General public swim - 1/2 pool | 1:30pm to 2pm |
| Swimming lessons | 4:30pm to 6pm |
| General public swim | 6pm to 7:30pm |
| Lane swim | 7:30pm to 9pm |
Fridays
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Early bird lane swim | 7am to 8:30am |
| Lane swim | 1:30pm to 2pm |
| Swimming lessons | 4pm to 6pm |
| General public swim - 1/2 pool | 6pm to 7pm |
| Lane swim - 1/2 pool | 6pm to 7pm |
| Pool playtime session | 7pm to 8pm |
| Lane swim | 8pm to 8:45pm |
Saturdays
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Swimming lessons | 9am to 10:30am |
| General public swim 1/2 pool / lane swim 1/2 pool | 10:30am to midday |
| General public swim 1/2 pool / lane swim 1/2 pool | 1:45pm to 3pm |
| Family fun swim (2 kids free with 1 paying adult. An adult must accompany children) | 3pm to 4pm |
| Family fun swim (2 kids free with 1 paying adult. An adult must accompany children) | 4pm to 5pm |
Sundays
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Early bird lane swim | 7:30am to 8:30am |
| Swimming lessons | 8:30am to 10am |
| General public swim / lane swim / private lessons | 10am to 12:15pm |
| Family fun swim (2 kids free with 1 paying adult. An adult must accompany children) | 1:30pm to 2pm |
| Pool inflatable session | 2:45pm to 3:45pm |
| General public swim 1/2 pool / lane swim 1/2 pool | 4pm to 5pm |
Swimming prices
| Type | Diamond card | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £4.75 | £5.95 |
| Junior | £2.65 | £4.20 |
| Senior (over 60) | £3 | £4.20 |
| Child under 3 | Free | Free |
| Aquafit | £6.25 | £7.10 |
| Family (2 adults and 3 children) | N/A | £15.45 |
Lockers
Our lockers take £2 coins. We are able to give out coins in exchange for two £1 coins but please bring a £2 coin with you where possible.
View our swimming pool admissions policy for guidance and information about using the pool.
Purbeck Sports Centre
Email: PurbeckSportsCentre@dorsetcouncil.gov.ukTel: 01929 500000
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