Holyhead had a traditional 25m pool and a small teaching pool for parents with toddlers. We offer a range of swimming lessons and activities, read on to find out more.
Swimming times can be subject to last-minute changes. Please check current public swimming times with reception.
Timetable
| Holyhead swimming timetable from 8 April to 26 May |
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Monday
|
Lane swimming |
8am - 9am |
| Lane swimming (small pool available) |
12pm - 1pm |
| Lane swimming |
7pm - 8pm |
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Tuesday
|
Lane swimming |
6:30am - 7:30am |
| Lane swimming |
8am - 9am |
| Lane swimming (small pool available) |
12pm - 1pm |
| Public swimming |
6pm - 7pm |
| Lane swimming |
7pm - 8pm |
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Wednesday
|
Lane swimming |
8am - 9am |
| Lane swimming (small pool available) |
12pm - 1pm |
| Public swimming |
6pm - 7pm |
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Thursday
|
Lane swimming |
6:30am - 7:30am |
| Lane swimming |
8am - 9am |
| Lane swimming (small pool available) |
12pm - 1pm |
| Public swimming |
6pm - 7pm |
| Lane swimming |
7pm - 8pm |
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Friday
|
Lane swimming |
6:30am - 7:30am |
| Lane swimming |
8am - 9am |
| Lane swimming (small pool available) |
12pm - 1pm |
| Lane swimming |
7pm - 8pm |
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Saturday
|
Public swimming |
11am - 12pm |
| Public swimming (two lane available) |
12pm - 1pm |
| Insport swimming |
1pm - 2pm |
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Sunday
|
Public swimming |
11am - 12pm |
| Lane swimming |
12pm - 1pm |
| Public swimming |
1pm - 2pm |
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Bank Holiday
6 May 2024
|
Public swimming
Lane swimming
Public swimming |
10am - 11am
12pm - 1pm
2:15pm - 3:15pm |
| Over 60s free swimming (members only) |
| Tuesday |
Over 60s free swimming (members only) |
8am - 9am |
| Friday |
Over 60s free swimming (members only) |
8am - 9am |
Facilities
Members and non-members can attend public swim sessions.
There is no age limit.
The main pool and small pool will be available unless otherwise noted. There will be access to the whole pool with no moving restrictions between the pools.
We encourage you to swim widths rather than lengths.
Small pool
Members and non-members can attend the public swim, small pool sessions.
There is no age limit to this session.
There will be no access to the main pool during this session.
Members and non-members can access lane swimming.
Ropes are used to split the pool into lanes and you can choose from the fast, medium or slow pace lanes, depending on what is most comfortable for you.
Children and young people over the age of 8 can currently attend our lane swimming sessions.
Book your swimming session
Please book your session online.
Book a swimming session
Benefits of swimming
Swimming for 30 minutes is the same as 45 minutes of activity on land.
Steady swimming for 30 minutes can burn 200 to 300 calories.
Swimming:
- strengthens your heart and lungs
- improves your aerobic fitness
- improves your strength and flexibility
- tones up your whole body
- burns calories so helps with weight control
- is a low impact exercise so there is less stress and strain on your muscles and joints
- is suitable for all ages and abilities
- relieves stress
- makes you feel better
- swimming is fun
Swimming is a great low-impact exercise.
You can swim at an easy steady pace or work as hard and fast at a level of effort that suits you.