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Swimming - Oasis 

On this page: Information about swimming at the Oasis, including times, prices, safety information and details of clubs.

The Lagoon Pool

Under its distinctive dome, the Oasis leisure pool recreates a tropical environment where all the family can relax and enjoy a casual swim. The main pool has a gentle walk-in and a smaller pool for tots provides an elephant slide and interactive Pirate Ship exclusively for their use. Other features include the giant wave machine, the drenching water cannon, three hydro-slides, the 'Lagoon Falls' waterslide and the Domebusters. 

Pool Activities

  • Adult and junior swimming courses
  • Parent and toddler swimming courses
  • Ducklings swimming courses
  • Aquafit and aquanatal sessions
  • Casual swimming sessions
  • Lane swimming sessions
  • Masters swimming sessions
  • Stepping Stones sessions
  • Toddler Splash sessions
  • Disco Splash sessions for children

The 'pirate ship' feature in the small pool (designed for toddlers to eight year old children) is an interactive feature where children can play, splash and slide. A fill and tip bucket, three small slides and various jets and spouts adds to the versatility of this designated area for small children. 

Swimming Pool Programme 

The pool programme is available as a downloadable PDF file:

The programme also includes dedicated sessions for:

  • Parents and toddlers
  • The over-50s
  • Mums-to-be
  • People with disabilities

It also includes:

  • Aquarobics
  • Lane swimming
  • Swimming courses

Children's Safety Information 

Supervision ratios for children's safety are in effect and must be followed - please see Admission Policy.

As a guide, the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM) advise babies should be six months plus, due to temperature and chlorination levels.

Bank Holiday Opening

The pool and Domebusters will be open from 10.00am-5.00pm on bank holidays.

Casual Use Prices  

Card Type 2012 Prices​
Adult non-card £6.20​
Adult SwindonCard and Concession 1 and 2 - peak £4.75​
Adult SwindonCard Concession 1 - off-peak £2.40​
Adult SwindonCard Concession 2 - off-peak £1.60​
Junior non-card​ £3.60​
Under 3s​ Free​
Family group (up to 4 people, including 2 adults)
- non-card​
£16.60​
Family group (up to 4 people, including 2 adults)
- 2 valid SwindonCards​
£15.90​
Lockers​ £0.20*​

*Plus £1.00 returnable deposit 

Toddler Splash Prices 

Card Type 2012 Price​
Adult non-card £4.65​
Adult SwindonCard and Concession 1 and 2 - peak £3.55​
Adult SwindonCard Concession 1 - off-peak £1.80​
Adult SwindonCard Concession 2 - off-peak £1.30​
Junior non-card​ £2.70​

Peak Times

Peak time prices apply:

  • Monday-Friday 4.30pm-9.00pm
  • Saturday and Sunday until 11.00am

Small Pool Availability

During the school term, the small pool is closed to the public for junior swimming lessons 3.30pm-5.30pm each weekday.

Timed Sessions

During peak times, the Oasis runs a timed session system - each session being approximately an hour. 

Domebusters 

Enclosed flumes with varying bends and drops.

The Sidewinder

A gentle, spiraling 'starter' flume ideal for younger children and parents. This flume can be ridden sitting, facing forward (with or without a child under 116cm in height), or head first on your front.

The Great White

A fast, head first only ride with two small vertical drops and several twists and turns. Our ultimate thrill ride.

The Storm

Our newest flume, smaller in circumference than the other flumes, allows you to plunge at high speed into the pool at the bottom and to see if you have the 'fastest ride of the day'. This flume must be ridden feet first, on your back with ankles together and arms folded across your chest.

Please Note: This flume has a striped lighting effect that can give the sensation of flashing lights. It may therefore not be suitable for anyone with photosensitive epilepsy.

Opening Times 

Term Time

Day​ Time​
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 5.00pm-7.00pm
Saturday and Sunday 10.00am-6.00pm
 

School Holidays

Day​ Time​
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10.00am-7.00pm
Tuesday and Thursday 10.00am-5.00pm
Saturday and Sunday​ 10.00am-6.00pm​

Lagoon Falls

This is an open-topped slide 77 metres long. Unlike the existing Domebuster flumes, the new slide is all indoors.

Opening Ttimes 

Term Time

Day​ Time​
Monday and Wednesday 4.00pm-8.00pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 4.00pm-7.00pm
Saturday and Sunday 10.00am-6.00pm
 

School Holidays

Day​ Time​
Monday and Wednesday 10.00am-8.00pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10.00am-7.00pm
Saturday and Sunday 10.00am-6.00pm
 

Swimming and Diving Clubs 

There are lots of swimming clubs in the local area - please Contact the Oasis Leisure Centre.

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