Swimming & lessons
Take the plunge
Swimming at Thorncliffe Health and 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 {CentreName}.
Lane swimming: £6.10 non-members / free members
Just swim sessions: £6.10 non-members / free members
Parent and toddler: under 3’s go free
Family Swim (2 Adults & 2 Children): £14.65
Juniors: £4.20 non-members / free for up to 4 juniors with an adult Premium membership
Kid's under 8: £3.70

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.
Pool info
We have two pools to enjoy at Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre - our Main Pool and Teaching Pool.
Main Pool |
Teaching Pool |
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. You can book onto these classes through the timetable.

Swimming clubs
We regularly welcome Chapeltown Swimming Club to use our facilities.
They meet at the following times;
- Monday 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Wednesday 7:15pm - 8:15pm
- Thursday 8:00pm - 9:30pm
- Friday 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Contact 1: Lynne Dawson (Chair) Phone: 07768 077483 Email: lynne@lynnedawson.plus.com
Contact 2: Shaun Parker (Head Coach) Phone: 07896 688589
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: