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Pool Timetable

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Pool Timetables

Below are the timetables for the Gala Pool and Fun Pool at The Sovereign Centre.

If you are new to the centre, the Fun Pool is a large lagoon style pool with waves and flume and the Gala Pool is a 6 lane 25m swimming pool.  Please ensure you check the correct timetable for the pool you would like to use.  Please note a booking system operates in the Fun Pool at peak times which are weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.  If you are unsure if it is a school holiday when you are visiting, a link to the local term dates can be found on our FAQ page.  You can book a session on our Fun Pool Booking Page.  The Gala Pool does not currently operate a booking system but this is constantly under review.

Pool Ratio for Swimming with Children

Please note if you are planning to visit the pool with children, Children aged 4-7 years must be accompanied by an adult (i.e. over the age of 16 years) on a maximum of a 2:1 ratio. Children under the age of 4 years must be accompanied by an adult on a maximum of a 1:1 ratio, we advise that they wear approved buoyancy aids.  

Family Swim Sessions are available when children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult on a maximum of a 2:1 ratio, we advise that they wear approved buoyancy aids.  Please look out for these sessions on our timetables below and attend the appropriate session if you wish to attend on a 2:1 ratio.

Pool Closures

At times it is necessary to close our pools for scheduled events.  Any upcoming scheduled pool closures can be found on our News, Events and Pool Closures Page.

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Fun Pool Timetable

Please see below our Fun Pool timetables for term time and school holidays.  You can also download a copy by clicking the below button.  Please note we are operating a booking system at peak times for the Fun Pool.  For more information please visit our Fun Pool Booking page. 

Pool Ratio for Swimming with Children

Please note if you are planning to visit the pool with children we operate safe pool ratios.

Wave Session - Children aged 4-7 years must be accompanied by an adult (i.e. over the age of 16 years) on a maximum of a 2:1 ratio. Children under the age of 4 years must be accompanied by an adult on a maximum of a 1:1 ratio, we advise that they wear approved buoyancy aids.

Family Swim Session - Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult on a maximum of a 2:1 ratio, we advise that they wear approved buoyancy aids.  

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