Purbeck Sports Centre Summer term swimming timetable

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 Tuesday 22 April 2025 to Sunday 25 May 2025

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	Midday to 1pm
General public swim - 1/2 pool	Midday to 1pm
General public swim / 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
Lane swim	Midday to 1pm
Swimming lessons	4:30pm to 6pm
General public swim	6pm to 7pm
Lane swim - 2 lanes	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 and baby swimming lessons (bookable in advance)	10am to 10:30am
Lane swim	Midday to 1pm
Swimming lessons	4:45pm to 6:15pm
General public swim	6:15pm to 7:15pm
General public swim - 1/2 pool / lane Swim - 1/2 Pool	7:15pm to 8pm
Lane swim	8pm to 9pm

Thursdays

Session	Time
Early bird lane swim	7am to 8:30am
Aquafit	12:30pm to 1:15pm
General public swim - 1/2 pool / lane swim - 1/2 pool	1:30pm to 2:30pm
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
Swimming lessons	4pm to 6pm
General public swim - 1/2 pool / 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 2:45pm
Pool inflatable session	3pm to 4pm
Family fun swim (2 kids free with 1 paying adult)	4:15pm to 5pm

Sundays

Session	Time
Early bird lane swim	7:30am to 8:30am
Swim school lessons	8:30am to 10am
General public swim / lane swim / private lessons (bookable in advance)	10am to 12:15pm
Family fun swim (2 kids free with 1 paying adult)	1:30pm to 2:30pm
Family fun swim (2 kids free with 1 paying adult)	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	£6.50	£7.50
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.

Admission Policy

View our swimming pool admissions policy for guidance and information about using the pool. Children under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult on a ratio of 1 adult to 2 children during all sessions.

Our Sessions

We offer a variety of swim sessions, which include:

early bird lane swim / lane swim: slow, medium, fast lanes
swim school lessons: bookable in advance
parent and baby swimming lessons: bookable in advance
private swimming lessons: bookable in advance
pool inflatable: a large inflatable obstacle course in the centre of the swimming pool. Suitable for:
- those over 5 years old and must be able to swim 25m without aids
- under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult on a 1 adult to 2 children ratio
general public: open to all
family fun: family session with floats and balls. Children must swim accompanied by an adult. All adults swimming must be accompanying a child. Please note, this session is not included in gold card membership
pool playtime: kids fun session with floats and balls. No lane swimming