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 27 October to Sunday 2 November 2025
Monday 27 October
| Session |
Time |
| Early bird lane swim |
7am to 8:30am |
| Intensive swimming lessons |
9am to 9:30am |
| Private swimming lessons |
9:30am to 10:30am |
| General public swim |
10:45am to 11:45am |
| Lane swim |
Midday to 1pm |
| Pool inflatable session |
1:30pm to 2:30pm |
| General public swim |
2:45pm to 3:35pm |
| General public swim / lane swim (½ pool) |
3:35pm to 4:20pm |
| Swimming lessons |
4:30pm to 6pm |
Tuesday 28 October
| Session |
Time |
| Early bird lane swim |
7am to 8:30am |
| Intensive swimming lessons |
9am to 9:30am |
| Private swimming lessons |
9:30am to 10:30am |
| General public swim |
10:45am to 11:45am |
| Lane swim |
Midday to 1pm |
| Fun and floats |
1:30pm to 2:30pm |
| General public swim |
2:45pm to 3:35 pm |
| Swimming lessons |
4pm to 6pm |
| General public swim |
6pm to 7pm |
| Lane swim (½ pool) |
7pm to 8pm |
| Aquafit (½ pool) |
7:15pm to 8pm |
| Lane swim |
8pm to 9pm |
Wednesday 29 October
| Session |
Time |
| Early bird lane swim |
7:30am to 8:30am |
| Intensive swimming lessons |
9am to 9:30am |
| Private swimming lessons |
9:30am to 10:30am |
| General public swim |
10:45am to 11:45am |
| Lane swim |
Midday to 1pm |
| Pool inflatable session |
1:30pm to 2:30pm |
| General public swim |
2:45pm to 4:30pm |
| Swimming lessons |
4:45pm to 6:15pm |
| General public swim |
6:15pm to 7:15pm |
| General public swim (½ pool) |
7:15pm to 8pm |
| Lane swim (½ pool) |
7:15pm to 8pm |
| Lane swim |
8pm to 9pm |
Thursday 30 October
| Session |
Time |
| Early bird lane swim |
7am to 8:30am |
| Intensive swimming lessons |
9am to 9:30am |
| Private swimming lessons |
9:30am to 10:30am |
| Aquafit |
10:45am to 11:30am |
| General public swim (½ pool) |
11:45am to 1:15pm |
| Lane swim (½ pool) |
11:45am to 1:15pm |
| Fun and floats |
1:30pm to 2:30pm |
| General public swim |
2:45pm to 3:45pm |
| Swimming lessons |
4pm to 6pm |
| General public swim |
6pm to 7:30pm |
| Lane swim |
7:30pm to 9pm |
Friday 31 October
| Session |
Time |
| Early bird lane swim |
7am to 8:30am |
| General public swim |
10:15am to 11:45am |
| Lane swim |
Midday to 1pm |
| Fun and floats |
1:30pm to 2:30pm |
| General public swim |
2:45pm to 3:45pm |
| Swimming lessons |
4pm to 6pm |
| General public swim (½ pool) |
6pm to 7pm |
| Lane swim (½ pool) |
6pm to 7pm |
| Pool playtime session |
7pm to 8pm |
| Lane swim |
8pm to 8:45pm |
Saturday 1 November
| Session |
Time |
| Swimming lessons |
9:30am to 10:30am |
| General public swim (2 Lanes) |
10:30am to midday |
| Lane swim (3 lanes) |
10:30am to midday |
| General public swim (½ pool) |
1:45pm to 2:45pm |
| Lane swim (½ 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 |
Sunday 2 November
| Session |
Time |
| Early bird lane swim |
7:30am to 8:30am |
| Swimming lessons |
8:30am to 10am |
| General public swim (2 lanes) |
10am to 12:15pm |
| Lane swim (3 lanes) |
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 (½ pool) |
4pm to 5pm |
| Lane swim (½ pool) |
4pm to 5pm |
Swimming prices
| Type |
Diamond card |
Non-member |
| Adult |
£4.75 |
£5.95 |
| Junior |
£2.60 |
£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.
View our swimming pool admissions policy for guidance and information about using the pool.
