Swimming has incredible benefits for both your body and mind and is a low-impact way to exercise, no matter what your fitness abilities. We have a whole timetable of swimming sessions, from family swims for splash-tastic fun for all ages to lane swimming and casual swimming for those looking to improve their fitness.

Join us for a swim

We have a 25 metre 6 lane swimming pool which is used for casual swimming, aqua classes, family sessions and swimming lessons. For information regarding  accessibility, please click here.

Family Swim

Swimming is a great way to stay active as a family and have fun together. Whether you’re looking for fun activities in the water for weekends or school holidays, we have something for all ages. Please find our Swimming Admissions Policy here.
 

Swim for Fitness

Swimming is a low-impact way of exercising, meaning it really is for everyone. We have a whole timetable of swim sessions for you to enjoy, including lane swimming or casual sessions. Swim memberships are available or simply turn up and pay as you go.

Casual swimming prices: 
Adult - £7.30
Concessions - £4.05
Junior - £4.70
Under 5's - Free

Swimming Lessons

Looking to build water confidence or improve your swimming skills? Our swimming lessons for both children and adults are a great way for everyone to learn how to swim, from the complete basics through to improving strokes and advanced techniques.

Aqua Classes

Join us for one of our fantastic fitness classes in the pool, with all the benefits of a standard workout, in the water. Water-based classes are a low-impact way to exercise, making it a safe and enjoyable workout for all levels of fitness.

Rookie Lifeguard Lessons

The Rookie Lifeguard Programme teaches children valuable water safety and lifesaving skills in a fun way. Available as summer holiday intensive lessons or as part of our weekly swimming lessons.

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Accessibility at Stoke Mandeville Stadium

Every visitor to our centre is important to us and we want to help make your visit as easy as possible. 

At the centre we provide the following facilities to make it accessible to everyone: accessible parking, accessible shower and changing facilities, and pool pods. 

We also have carer passes available and are assistance dog friendly! 

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Aquatics Training Centre

At our Aquatics Training Centre, our experienced team of Safety Training Awards (STA) tutors offer a range of exciting and engaging qualifications leading to employment and a career path to suit you.

An STA qualification in the leisure industry will enable you to work within leisure centres and for operators and swim schools all around the world.

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