Swimming & lessons
Take the plunge
Swimming at Dover District 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.
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.
Casual swimming
A variety of casual swimming opportunities are available at Dover District Leisure Centre. This includes family fun and lane swimming, all with the additional use of our sauna and steam rooms.
Adult swimming: £6.50 non-members / Free for members
Older adult (65+) swimming: £5.50 non members / Free for members
Under 1’s go free
Juniors: £5.50 non-members
To book your lane swim and view the timetable please click the link below.
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.

Sauna & Steam
Take advantage of our sauna and steam rooms enjoying the benefits that they offer. Both are included in the price of your membership and casual swim.

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.
Aqua classes
Classes range from gentle to high impact so you can work hard and enjoy the support of the pool improving strength and fitness. Our classes include Aqua Fit, Aqua H.I.I.T and Aqua Fit (low intensity).

Inflatable fun
Make a splash at Dover District Leisure Centre!
Come and join our inflatable fun sessions. A fantastic day out, for the whole family.
Pool info
We have two pools to enjoy at Dover District Leisure Centre - our main County Standard Pool and our teaching pool.
Main County Standard Pool |
We are proud to have an 8 lane, 25 metre County Standard pool which was built for the community of Dover District and surrounding areas. Due to being a County Standard Pool, this does mean that it is in high demand for competition galas as it is one of the few pools in the County that can accommodate them.
Gala season begins between September to March and so we close the steam and sauna area if there are more than 150 participants in a Gala. The steam and sauna will remain open if there are less than 150 participants. As well as that, when the pool is closed for a Gala, swim only members are offered free use of the gym / virtual spin studio.
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.
Timetable
Places available: