On this page: Information about swimming activities at Dorcan, including times, prices, safety information and details of clubs.
Pool Activities
Dorcan is a 20-metre traditional pool which caters for a wide range of water-based activities including:
Adult and Junior swimming courses
Parent and Toddler swimming courses
School holiday intensive swimming courses (including Challenge Awards and Stroke Technique courses)
School holiday Rookie Lifeguard and Personal Survival courses
Aquafit and Floatation Aerobics sessions
Casual swimming sessions
Lane swimming sessions (including a Dawn Dippers early morning lane swim)
Masters swimming sessions
Wet 'n' Wild fun sessions for children
Swimming Pool Programme
The pool timetable is available as a downloadable PDF file:
Children's Safety Information
Supervision ratios for children's safety are in effect and must be followed. Further information is available on the Admission Policy page. |
As an additional guide, the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM) advise babies should be 6 months plus, due to temperature and Chlorination levels.
Casual Use Prices
| Adult non-card |
£5.20 |
| Adult SwindonCard and Concession 1 and 2 - peak |
£4.05 |
| Adult SwindonCard Concession 1 - off-peak |
£2.20 |
| Adult SwindonCard Concession 2 - off-peak |
£1.50 |
| Junior non-card |
£3.40 |
| Under 3s |
Free |
| Family group (up to 4 people, including 2 adults) |
£14.50 |
Peak Times
Peak time prices apply:
Swimming and Diving Clubs
There are lots of clubs in the local area including:
Swindon and District Canoe Club
All ages welcome.
Swindon Junior Triathlon Club
Thursday 7.00pm-8.00pm (pool only)
Sunday 4.00pm-6.00pm (first hour in the pool, second hour dry side training)
JC Scuba
All ages welcome.
For further information and contact details please see Dorcan Recreation Complex.