Swimming & lessons

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Swimming at Deben 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

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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.

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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 butterfly stroke

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 one pools to enjoy at Deben Leisure Centre.

Main Pool
Length: 25m
Lanes: 6

For pay as you go sessions, we charge £6.40 for adults (£5.15 for Leisure Card holders) and £4.25 for concessions and students (£3.40 for Leisure Card holders).

Man and two children swimming in arm bands

Family Fun

Make a splash at Deben Leisure Centre.

Baby and Toddlers through to weekend Family Fun sessions. Check out our timetable for details.

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Aqua classes

We operate a number of Aquafit classes throughout the week. Take a look at our timetable to book your space.

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Man swimming breaststroke

Swimming clubs

Swimming across a wide range of ability levels, from novice to senior masters, our resident swimming clubs offer the opportunity to competitively swim and train.

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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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Timetable

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4SepWednesday
Morning06:00-12:00

07:00 - 08:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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08:00 - 09:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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09:30 - 12:00

Schools

Main Pool 150 mins

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Afternoon12:00-18:00

12:30 - 13:30

Just Swim Older Adults

Main Pool 60 mins

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13:30 - 14:30

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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14:30 - 16:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 90 mins

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16:00 - 17:00

Just Swim

Main Pool 60 mins

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17:00 - 21:00

Clubs

Main Pool 240 mins

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Evening18:00-22:00

21:00 - 22:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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5SepThursday
Morning06:00-12:00

06:00 - 07:00

Clubs

Main Pool 60 mins

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07:00 - 08:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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08:00 - 09:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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09:00 - 10:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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10:00 - 11:00

Disability Swim

Main Pool 60 mins

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11:00 - 12:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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Afternoon12:00-18:00

12:00 - 13:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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13:00 - 14:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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14:00 - 15:00

Just Swim Older Adults

Main Pool 60 mins

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15:00 - 16:00

Just Swim Older Adults

Main Pool 60 mins

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16:00 - 18:00

Learn to Swim Junior

Main Pool 120 mins

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Evening18:00-22:00

18:00 - 19:00

Just Swim

Main Pool 60 mins

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19:00 - 19:45

Aquafit

Main Pool 45 mins

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20:00 - 21:00

Ladies Only Just Swim

Main Pool 60 mins

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21:00 - 22:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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6SepFriday
Morning06:00-12:00

07:00 - 08:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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08:00 - 09:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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09:30 - 12:00

Schools

Main Pool 150 mins

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Afternoon12:00-18:00

12:30 - 13:30

Just Swim Older Adults

Main Pool 60 mins

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13:30 - 14:15

Aquafit

Main Pool 45 mins

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14:30 - 15:30

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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15:30 - 16:30

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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16:30 - 17:30

Learn to Swim Junior

Main Pool 60 mins

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17:30 - 20:30

Clubs

Main Pool 180 mins

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Evening18:00-22:00

20:30 - 22:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 90 mins

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7SepSaturday
Morning06:00-12:00

07:30 - 08:30

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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08:30 - 11:00

Learn to Swim Junior

Main Pool 150 mins

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11:30 - 13:00

Just Swim

Main Pool 90 mins

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Afternoon12:00-18:00

13:00 - 14:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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14:30 - 15:30

Family Inflatable Fun

Main Pool 60 mins

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16:00 - 18:00

Private Hire

Main Pool 120 mins

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Evening18:00-22:00
8SepSunday
Morning06:00-12:00

07:30 - 08:30

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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08:30 - 09:30

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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10:15 - 11:15

Family Inflatable Fun

Main Pool 60 mins

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Afternoon12:00-18:00

12:00 - 13:00

Just Swim

Main Pool 60 mins

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13:00 - 14:30

Just Swim

Main Pool 90 mins

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14:30 - 15:30

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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16:30 - 18:00

Clubs

Main Pool 90 mins

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Evening18:00-22:00

18:00 - 19:00

Lane Swim Session

Main Pool 60 mins

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