East Swindon's only swimming pool is a 20 metre traditional pool which caters for a wide range of water based activities.

Everybody 60 and over will be entitled to swim for free at published public swimming sessions at any of our pools. The scheme is part of a national campaign to promote swimming, general fitness, more active lifestyles and well-being.
For more information see Free 60 and Over Swimming.

Pool Activities

• 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
• Laned swimming sessions (including a Dawn Dippers early morning laned swim)
• Masters swimming sessions
• Wet 'n' Wild fun sessions for children

Children's Safety Information

Important Information - Please note that supervision ratios for children's safety are in effect and must be followed.

For further details, please click here.

As a guide, the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM) advise babies should be 6 months plus, due to temperature and Chlorination levels.

Further information on our pool activities:

Enrol on a swimming course and learn to swim or improve your skills, whatever your age or stage, under the guidance of ASA qualified coaches in accordance with the nationally recognized award scheme.

Why not enrol on a school holiday swimming course?

For more information on pool sessions, please click here.

Dorcan Swimming Pool Programme

Below is a downloadable p.d.f. of the swimming pool programme

Swimming Pool timetable 2010 (90Kb)

School Holidays

For information on Swindon Borough Council's School Holiday times please click on the link below.
School Holidays

Casual Use Prices

Card Type	Price
Non-Card	£4.80
SwindonCard & Concession 1 and 2 - Peak	£3.70
SwindonCard Concession 1 - Off Peak	£2.10
SwindonCard Concession 2 - Off Peak	£1.40

Junior Full Price: £3.10
Under 3's are free
Family Group (4 people max. including 2 adults) £13.30

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your birthday party in style at one of our swimming pools. Choose from a party where your birthday tea is provided (Link or Oasis) or provide your own party tea (Dorcan or Health Hydro).

Swimming and Diving Clubs

There are lots of swimming clubs in the local area.

Further Clubs

Swindon and District Canoe Club
Wednesdays 8 - 9.30pm. All ages welcome.

Swindon Junior Triathlon Club
Thursdays 7 - 8pm (Pool only)
Sundays 4 - 6pm (first hour in the pool, second hour dryside training)

JC Scuba
Saturdays 4 - 5pm. All ages welcome.

Money-saving Offers

If you use one of our gyms, swim in one of our five pools or use one or more of our 80 fitness classes more than once a week, our Leisure Passports will save you money.

Further Information/Contact

For further information, please telephone Dorcan Recreation Complex on 01793 533763.