The pool at Purbeck Sports Centre is heated to 29 degrees and is open for public swimming 7 days a week.
Monday 2 November 2026 to Sunday 20 December 2026
Mondays
| Session |
Time |
| Early Bird Lane Swim |
7am to 8:30am |
| Lane Swim |
9am to 9:45am |
| 50+ Swim - 4 lanes |
10am to 10:45am |
| Adult Swimming Lessons - 2 lanes |
10am to 10:30am |
| Aqua Aerobics |
11am to 11:45am |
| Lane Swim |
12:45pm to 1:30pm |
| General Public Swim – 3 lanes |
3:35pm to 4:20pm |
| Lane Swim – 3 lanes |
3:35pm to 4:20pm |
| Swim School Lessons |
4:30pm to 6pm |
Tuesdays
| Session |
Time |
| Early Bird Lane Swim |
7am to 8:30am |
| Lane Swim |
9am to 10am |
| General Public Swim |
10:15am to 11am |
| Aqua Aerobics |
11:15am to midday |
| Lane Swim |
12:45pm to 1:30pm |
| Swim School Lessons |
4pm to 6pm |
| General Public Swim |
6pm to 7pm |
| Aqua Aerobics |
7:15pm to 8pm |
| Lane Swim |
8pm to 9pm |
Wednesdays
| Session |
Time |
| Early Bird Lane Swim |
7:30am to 8:45am |
| Aqua Aerobics |
9am to 9:45am |
| Parent and Baby Swimming Lessons |
10:15am to 11:15am |
| General Public Swim - 2 lanes |
11:45am to 1:15pm |
| Lane Swim - 3 lanes |
11:45pm to 1:15pm |
| Swim School Lessons |
4:45pm to 6pm |
| General Public Swim |
6:15pm to 7:15pm |
| General Public Swim – 3 lanes |
7:15pm to 8pm |
| Lane Swim – 3 lanes |
7:15pm to 8pm |
| Lane Swim |
8pm to 9pm |
Thursdays
| Session |
Time |
| Early Bird Lane Swim |
7am to 8:30am |
| Lane Swim - 4 lanes |
9am to 10am |
| Adult Swimming Lessons - 2 lanes |
9:30 to 10am |
| Aqua Aerobics |
10:15am to 11am |
| General Public Swim - 4 lanes |
11:15am to midday |
| GP Referral Supervised Swim - 2 lanes |
11:15am to 12pm |
| Lane Swim |
12:45pm to 13:30pm |
| Swim School Lessons |
4pm 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 |
9am to 9:45am |
| Parent & Child Splash and Swim |
10am to 10:45am |
| General Public Swim |
11am to midday |
| Lane Swim |
12:45pm to 1:30pm |
| Swim School Lessons |
4pm to 6pm |
| General Public Swim – 2 lanes |
6pm to 7pm |
| Lane Swim – 3 lanes |
6pm to 7pm |
| Pool Playtime (8 to15 years old) |
7pm to 8pm |
| Lane Swim |
8pm to 8:45pm |
Saturdays
| Session |
Time |
| Swim School Lessons |
9am to 10:30am |
| General Public Swim – 2 lanes |
10:30am to midday |
| Lane Swim – 3 lanes |
10:30am to midday |
| Pool Playtime |
1:30pm to 2:30pm |
| Family Fun Swim |
2:45pm to 3:45pm |
| General Public Swim - 3 lanes |
4pm to 5pm |
| Lane Swim - 3 lanes |
4pm to 5pm |
Sundays
| Session |
Time |
| Early Bird Lane Swim |
7:30am to 8:30am |
| Swim School Lessons |
8:30am to 10am |
| General Public Swim – 2 lanes |
10am to 11:30am |
| Lane Swim - 3 lanes |
10am to 11:30am |
| Pool Inflatable |
1:30pm to 2:30pm |
| Family Fun Swim |
2:45pm to 3:45pm |
| Lane Swim |
4pm to 5pm |
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.
Swimming prices
| Type |
Diamond card |
Non-member |
| Adult |
£5 |
£6.25 |
| Junior |
£2.75 |
£4.50 |
| Senior (over 60) |
£3.20 |
£4.50 |
| Child under 3 |
Free |
Free |
| Aquafit |
£6.85 |
£7.90 |
| Family (2 adults and 3 children) |
N/A |
£16.50 (only on a general public swim) |
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
- parent and child splash and swim: a fun and friendly session designed especially for little ones under 5. No booking required. Normal pool admission fees apply. Under 3s swim free.
- 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. No adults. Must be over 8 to attend.
