Swimming Pool

Orchard Leisure Centre Swimming Pool

The Orchard Leisure Centre has 2 state of the art swimming pools, comprising a 6 lane, 25 metre Main Pool and a 12.5 metre learner pool.

The Main Pool is ideal for:

  • recreational swimming
  • fitness training
  • injury recovery
  • fun with friends

The Learner Pool with its warmer water is perfect for those being introduced to swimming or fun with the family.

The recent addition of Village style Changing offers abundant showering facilities, vanity areas and family changing areas along with 4 group changing rooms and extensive facilities for those with disabilities are also available.

Download Policies
Swimming Pool Child Admission Policy
Photography of Children in Swimming Pools Form

Swimming Times
Due to the Schools Swimming Programme, the Small Pool and lanes of the Main Pool may be closed during Mon – Fri: 9.20am – 12.20pm, 1.20pm – 3.00pm.


**Special Event Information**

Due to a number of forthcoming events, both pools will be CLOSED on the following dates:

- Friday 11th May from 9.00am – 4.30pm
- Saturday 19th May from 4.00pm – close
- Friday 1st June from 6.00pm – 9.00pm
- Saturday 16th June from 3.00pm – close

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.


Main Pool (Lane closures)
Monday
(2 lanes) 3.30pm – 5.00pm
(4 lanes) 5.00pm – 5.30pm
Pool Closed 6.30pm – 8.30pm
(3 lanes) 8.30pm – 9.15pm

Tuesday
(2 lanes) 7.30am – 8.15am
(2 lanes) 4.00pm – 6.00pm
(3 lanes) 6.00pm – 7.00pm
(2 lanes) 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Wednesday
(2 lanes) 4.00pm – 5.30pm
(4 lanes) 5.30pm – 6.00pm
(3 lanes) 6.15pm – 9.15pm

Thursday
(2 lanes) 4.00pm – 5.30pm
(4 lanes) 5.30pm – 6.00pm
(3 lanes) 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Pool Closed 8.45pm – 10.00pm

Friday
(2 lanes) 7.30am – 8.15am
(2 lanes) 3.30pm – 5.00pm
(4 lanes) 5.00pm – 5.30pm
(2 lanes) 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Saturday
(2 lanes) 9.15am – 12.15pm
(1 lane)  2.00pm – 4.00pm
Pool Closes 5.00pm

Sunday
Pool Closed 10.15am–11.15am
(3 lanes) 11.15pm – 1.15pm
(1 lane) 3.00pm – 4.00pm

Small Pool Closures

Monday
3.30pm – 5.30pm
7.00pm – 8.30pm

Tuesday
4.00pm – 6.00pm

Wednesday
4.00pm – 5.30pm

Thursday
4.00pm – 5.30pm
8.45pm – 10.00pm

Friday
3.30pm – 5.00pm

Saturday
9.15am – 12.15pm
Half Small pool closed – 2.00pm – 4.00pm