Eccleshill Pool

Family swim sessions

A session for families only, parents or grandparents with their children. No admission to unaccompanied adults or children. Toys and floats may be available. Parents must get in the water with the children.

Gym users at Eccleshill

All customers wishing to use the gym at Eccleshill must have first received an induction from our qualified gym staff. This is regardless of your membership type or which sites you may have used before.

Facilities

Eccleshill Pool attracts around 150,000 customers every year. It is a key part of delivering the Key Stage 2 swimming programme to 23 schools in the area, and is regarded as 'exemplar' in terms of being DDA compliant and accessible.

• Main pool 33.5m x 12.8m
• Learner pool 12.8m x 5.5m
• 20m waterslide
• Diving boards
• Spectator accommodation
• Baby changing facility
• Disabled changing rooms
• Level access lifts
• Family changing cubicles
• Vending machines
• Meeting room

Book a session

To book a swimming session, choose a session from the list of classes. All bookings should be made and paid for in advance.

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ClubActive

Interested in joining one of our Club Active gyms?

We have a range of memberships available. Our Premium membership allows you to use any facility including classes and swim sessions. The membership is available on a non-contract basis payable by monthly direct debit.

Our Active membership is available for Bradford Leisure Card holders, young people aged 16 or 17 as well as those aged 60+.

To join, please click the link below and complete the online form. A member of our team will contact you to confirm everything is in place.

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Swimming and fitness timetables

Male attendants may be on duty during the Ladies only sessions.

For changes to these opening times, for example over Christmas, please see our bank holidays page.

Pool safety and admission rules

• Children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by their parent, or an adult aged 16 or over (with a maximum of 2 children to 1 supervisor in the swimming pool water).
• Where applicable children over 8 years must use their own gender specific changing rooms.
• You are advised not to swim if you have consumed a meal within the last hour, or have had an upset stomach.
• Follow the lifeguards' instructions, they want you to have a great swim in safety.

Appropriate swimwear

Includes the following:

1. swimming trunks
2. Lycra leggings (including below knee)
3. short and long-sleeve close-fitting t-shirts
4. bikinis and tankinis
5. swimming costumes
6. knee and elbow length suits
7. swim dresses
8. swimming shorts
9. knee length shorts including board shorts
10. float suits
11. neoprene float jackets
12. swim nappies and medical swimwear

Inappropriate swimwear

Includes the following:

• underwear
• any garment with obscene or offensive pictures or slogans
• denim
• heavy garments, including cotton leggings, long flowing clothes and baggy t-shirts

Swimwear which is not made from chlorine-resistant materials may be damaged.

We would advise that weak or non-swimmers wear close-fitting swimwear, such as swimming trunks or a full swimsuit, to aid their learning experience.

We reserve the right to determine whether swimwear is appropriate.

Pool hygiene

All swimmers are requested to shower and use the toilet facilities before swimming.

Customers who have suffered from sickness or diarrhoea must not swim until symptom-free for 48 hours, or 14 days if diagnosed by a GP with Cryptosporidium.

Swim nappies must be worn by children not yet toilet trained.

Swimming lessons

Swimming lessons with Bradford Aquatics

Prices

Visit the swimming and sports price list