Warning The swimming pool will be closed to the general public on Saturday 12 October 2024 and Sunday 13 October 2024 for the annual Lions Swimarathon. Swimming lessons will continue as normal.
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.
2 September to 27 October 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 | 1:15pm to 1:45pm |
| General public swim - 1/2 pool | 1:15pm to 1:45pm |
| 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 | 12:15pm to 1pm |
| Lane swim | 1pm 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 | 10am to 11am |
| 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 | 1:15pm to 1:45pm |
| General public swim - 1/2 pool | 1:15pm to 1:45pm |
| 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 | 1:15pm to 1:45pm |
| 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 |
| General public swim 1/2 pool / lane swim 1/2 pool | 1:30pm to 2:30pm |
| Pool inflatable session | 2:45pm to 3:45pm |
| Family fun swim (2 kids free with 1 paying adult. An adult must accompany children) | 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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