Buxton Swimming Pool news!

Can I just turn up and use the pool?

Swimming sessions are bookable, lane swimming only and must be booked online at leisurecentre.com, or on our App ‘leisure centre’ If you are not already a member you must register on our website as a pay as you go member.

Can I pay by cash on arrival?

Unfortunately the centre is currently cashless.

When can I book to use the pool?

Booking is available from Today, you can book a swimming session 7 days in advance.

Can I book back to back sessions?

Initially no, however, we will be constantly reviewing our programme and customer feedback to imorove the swimming experience.

How many people will be in each lane?

We will have 3 double lanes with a capacity of 10 people per lane.

When swimming please stay at least one metre behind the person swimming in front of you. Do not overtake. Please do not stop at the end of the pool unless it is essential e.g to allow others to pass. Be courteous of other swimmers and allow faster swimmers to pass you at the end of the lane. It is essential that you book the correct lane for your swimming speed – you cannot change from the lane you have booked.

Do I need to arrive ready to swim?

Yes. Please arrive with your swimsuit/trunks on under your clothes. Cubicles will be available also lockers so please bring £1 coin as we hold no cash on site.

When will my Direct Debit start?

If you still have an active membership, payments will start being taken again from 1 September 2020.

Can I sign up for swim only membership?

Yes. you can sign up for swimming membership in the centre.

Does the chlorine in the swimming pool water make it a safe environment?

According to The Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG) chlorine, which can break down chemical bonds of bacteria and viruses, could be an effective way to minimise the risk of transmitting Covid-19 in pools.

It has developed guidelines along with Public Health England about the amounts of chlorine needed to be used in the water.

A PWTAG spokesman said: “The available evidence shows that the physical effect of the pool water and an appropriate relationship between free chlorine and pH value should inactivate the virus within 15-30 seconds.

“The dilution of virus in the pool water volume will also reduce the risk of exposure and transmission.”

How early should I arrive for my swimming slot?

You should arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your booked slot.

Can children swim?

Children accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend our bookable lane swimming sessions, provided they can adhere to the session guidelines & are competent swimmers.

Is the learner pool open for sessions?

No, we are working on re-introducing the learner pool for bookable sessions in line with health and safety guidelines.

We look forward to welcoming you back.

Safer Happier Healthier!