Swimming & lessons

Perfect for fun and fitness

Swimming at William Gregg VC Leisure Centre

Swimming is a great way to stay physically active, whatever your age or ability. Whether you’re lane swimming to maintain and develop your fitness, splashing around with the family or learning to swim so that you can join in the fun, we have something for you!

Enjoy a range of swimming and pool activities for you and your whole family where you can have fun and be active together.

Learn to swim with our swimming lesson programme, book a swim session from our timetable or find out about our pool.

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Memberships

Swimming lessons

Our team follows the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework to deliver swimming lessons. We use fun and games to build water confidence from the first splash to a lifetime of loving swimming and being safe in the water.

To learn more about our swimming lessons at William Gregg VC Leisure Centre, click the button below.

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Take a virtual tour

Our pool facilities are well worth checking out. Want to see them before you visit? Check out our virtual tour at the link below.

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Swimming memberships

We offer a range of Swim memberships that will allow you to enjoy your time in the pool – whether for fun or structured, fitness activity.

Take a look at what else is included in each membership type and learn how you can join today. 

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Pool info

We have two pools to enjoy at William Gregg VC Leisure Centre - our Main Pool and Learner Pool.

Main Pool
Length: 25m
Lanes: 5

Learner Pool
Length: 10.5m
Lanes:N/A

Remember, you will need to bring appropriate swimwear, a towel and £1 for your locker. 

We require blue shoe covers to go on over all outdoor shoes that are worn inside the swim change and pool side areas. 

Family Fun

Make a splash at William Gregg VC Leisure Centre!

Come and join our fun splash or family fun sessions. A fantastic fun day out, for the whole family.

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Aqua classes

Classes range from gentle to high impact so you can work hard and enjoy the support of the pool improving strength and fitness. Our classes include Aqua Fit and Aqua Circuit.

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Swimming clubs

We have various clubs that use our facilities. 

 

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SWIMTAG

SWIMTAG is the latest, waterproof wearable technology that helps you track your swim strokes, lengths, times and calories burned. You can enter challenges and competitions to compete against other swimmers or your own personal best.

SWIMTAG is free for members. Simply sign up for SWIMTAG at reception, or via the link below.

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