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About Swimming

Swimming is a perfect activity to improve your mental and physical health. The buoyancy of the water makes it a low-impact exercise but it’s also a great way to improve muscle strength, cardio fitness and endurance creating an all-over body workout. Swimming also improves mood, anxiety and stress which increases the brain’s ability to think more efficiently.

Memberships

If you love to swim then check out our thrive active and Move memberships allowing you to swim at any of our leisure centres with a pool.

Contract and non-contract options are available. Join now or contact us to find out which options suits you best.

Swimming pools

Across County Durham we have ten main pools, plus training and learner pools. Each has a varied timetable offering lots of different activities including lane swimming, water based fitness classes, fun activities for families and swimming lessons.

Membership type General swimming cost
non thrive card holder £5.50
thrive card holder £4.50
concession / child £3.50
under one year old £1
family/group swim (maximum of four) £14
sauna/steam room £5.00
sauna/steam room concession £3.50
additional sauna/steam room £2
Splashtots (price includes one adult and one child) £5 plus £2 for each additional child

Spennymoor Leisure Centre

Spennymoor is home to the only leisure pool in the County with waves, a slide and seaside features.

Additional activities (Spennymoor only) Price
Seaside, waves and slide (thrive card) £5.50
Seaside, waves and slide concession (thrive card) £4.50
Seaside, waves and slide (non thrive card) £6.50
Splashtots £5
Splashtots – additional child £2
Seaside swim (thrive card) £5
Seaside swim (non thrive card) £6
Seaside Splashability £2.50
Seaside session (under 1’s) £2

Your family's safety in the pool

Before you visit with your family, check out the admissions policy at our pools to make sure everyone is safe in the water.

Inclusive swimming

Our leisure centres offer a range of facilities for people who need extra support when coming to the swimming pool. If you require a carer during your visit, they can swim for free.

  • Changing places: Our changing places offer toilet and washing facilities with equipment such as a hoist, adult sized changing bench and space for carers. These are located in our town centres and are open for anyone to use. Changing places are available at Freeman’s Quay, the Louisa Centre, Spennymoor, Newton Aycliffe
  • Pool hoist: All of our swimming pools have a hoist and staff will be on hand to assist you into the water. Spennymoor has a submersible wheelchair to allow you access straight into the water from the shallow waters into your preferred depth. All of our facilities have accessible changing rooms or cubicles.
  • Staff assistance: Our staff are always on hand to assist you with any additional requirements or support on your visit. You are welcome to contact the leisure centre beforehand to discuss your needs and so that we can ensure equipment is set up in advance.
  • Splashability: Sessions are for anyone with a special education or disability need, and their carers and family. Find out more on our inclusive activities page. They are available at Spennymoor and the Louisa Centre.
  • Seaside Splashability: Sessions are for anyone with a special education or disability need, and their carers and family. At Spennymoor this includes the use of the Wave, slide and Seaside Splash Zone.If the accompanying adult is a carer, they can attend this session free of charge providing they hold a Durham County Council carers card.

Swimming clubs

A number of swimming clubs meet at pools across the County. Check out what’s available in your local centre.

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