Swimming

Swimming is a great form of exercise. It can help you:

• lose weight
• tone up
• improve circulation
• improve stamina
• rehabilitate muscles and joints
• meet people

Swimming Pools in Oxford

	Barton Swimming Pool

We have five swimming pools across the City that cater for all your needs.

• Barton Pool
• Blackbird Leys Pool
• Ferry Sports Centre
• Hinksey Pool (May - September)
• Temple Cowley Pools

Swimming Timetables

Select the pool you would like to swim at from the list above and download the swimming timetable from that page.

Summer Holiday 2009 timetables can be downloaded below. The holiday programme will run from 21 July to 1 September 2009:

Autumn 2009 Swim School Courses

Download the leaflets below to find out about swimming courses at our leisure centres from September to December 2009:

Swimming Session Information

More details about different swimming sessions can be found on our Swimming Session and Classes page.

Prices

For details of how much it costs to use our facilities please visit our Leisure Charges and Concessions page.

Grab a Slice - Save Money

Find out how to save money on your sport, leisure and ice activities in Oxford by getting a Slice Card. Visit our Slice Card pages for full details.

Free Swimming for Under 17s

Every child under 17 can swim for free at any of our swimming pools if they they have a Kids Slice card.

Cards must be shown for every swim and we operate a no card, no swim policy. This offer does not apply to age specific sessions (e.g. adult lengths) or private hire sessions. Check individaul swimming pool timetables for session information.

You must fill in a Kids Slice application at one of our swimming pools to get a Kids Slice. Visit our Kids Slice Card page for more details on how to apply.

Free Swimming for Over 60s

Anyone aged over 60 can swim for free at one of our swimming pools, as part of the Swim 4 Life initiative.

To join the scheme, just visit any of the participating swimming pools, show your proof of age, and fill in an application form. The offer is only available during general swim sessions.

Visit our Free Swimming for Over 60s page for more details.

Pool information

Clubs Using Our Swimming Pools

For details of the various clubs that use our swimming pools, please visit our Clubs Using Swimming Pools page.

Page last reviewed 3 Jul 2009