Swimming
We have swimming pools in two of our sports centres - Moorways Sports Complex and Queen's Leisure Centre. We run a range of casual swimming sessions, including Adult only swim, Family swim and Adult and toddler.
We also run swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
Contents
- Swimming pool opening times
- Pool programme changes
- Group exercise classes in our swimming pools
- Queen's Leisure Centre's public pool programme
- Moorways Swimming Pool public pool programme
- Swimming session prices
- Can anyone use your swimming pools?
- Access
- Contact our swimming pools
Swimming pool opening times
| Queen's Leisure Centre | Moorways Swimming Pool | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7.00am to 6.45pm | 7.00am to 5.00pm |
| Tuesday | 7.00am to 7.45pm | 7.00am to 6.00pm (6.00pm to 8.00pm women only) |
| Wednesday | 7.00am to 6.00pm | 7.00am to 8.45pm |
| Thursday | 7.00am to 6.45pm | 7.00am to 4.00pm |
| Friday | 7.00am to 7.45pm (8.00pm to 9.00pm adult only) | 7.00am to 8.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.00am to 1.00pm | 9.00am to 4.00pm |
| Sunday | 9.00am to 1.00pm and 8.00pm to 9.00pm | 8.00am to 4.00pm |
Please note: during certain times of the day, our pools close to the public to allow for swimming lessons and other closed sessions. Swimming pools maybe open later than the above times for Aqua classes and private hire. Please see our swimming programmes for all public swimming times.
Swimming times may change during school holidays, Bank Holidays, and over Christmas and the New Year - please contact the sports centre for more information.
Pool programme changes
Queen's Leisure Centre
Friday 19th April
- 7.45pm to 9.00pm Adult only lane swimming moved to Moorways Pool - 8.00pm to 9.00pm.
Saturday 20th April
- Swimming 9.00am to 1.00pm transferred to Moorways.
- Splash session 1.00pm to 4.00pm cancelled.
Sunday 21st April
- Swimming 9.00am to 1.00pm transferred to Moorways
- Laned Swim 8.00pm to 9.00pm cancelled.
Group exercise classes in our swimming pools
We run group exercises in our swimming pools at Queen's Leisure Centre and Moorways Sports Centre, including:
- Aqua Fit
- Aqua Zumba
- b-you aqua class
- Aqua Natal.
These sessions are free with a 'Workout' membership, and cost the price of a Concessionary Swim if you just have a 'Swim' membership.
Aqua Zumba®
Available at Queen's Leisure Centre from 5th November.
- Monday: 6.45pm to 7.30pm in the Gala Pool
- Friday: 12.15pm to 1.00pm in the Family Pool
Known as the Zumba® 'pool party', the Aqua Zumba program gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout.
The Aqua Zumba class blends the Zumba philosophy and traditional aqua fitness together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that's toning, good for your heart and lungs, and exhilarating.
Booking is recommended. Members can book up to seven days in advance and non members up to five days in advance. No equipment needed just bring your regular swimming costume and enjoy the fun! Suitable for 14 year olds and over.
Aqua Jogging
Gayton Swimming Pool is now offering a new class - Aqua Jogging.
- Mondays, 12.25pm to 1.15pm
- Tuesdays 8.00pm to 9.00pm.
Aqua jogging is a great, low impact way to strengthen your muscles whilst building fitness. It beats running on land for a fitness workout as it reduces the impact on your body. Water is 800 times denser than air and so provides 12 times the resistance you get running in air.
Please note, this is not included in your bfit membership. To find out more, download the Aqua Jogging lealfet.
Aqua Fit WaterWorks
This aquafit based class is an effective total body workout in the water. You can choose your own intensity level.
Available at Queen’s Leisure Centre on Wednesday 6.45pm to 7.30pm.
Aqua Natal
A fun, relaxing water based exercise class suitable both during and after pregnancy.
Available at Queen's Leisure Centre from 15th April 2013.
- Monday: 11.15am to 12 noon in the Family Pool
- Thursday: 6.45pm to 7.30pm in the Gala Pool
Queen's Leisure Centre pool programme
| Time | Session | Pool |
|---|---|---|
Monday |
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| 7.00am to 6.45pm |
Lane Swim |
Gala pool |
| 7.00am to 6.45pm |
Just Swim |
Gala pool |
| 11.15am to 12noon |
Aqua Natal |
Family pool |
| 12 noon to 1.15pm | Women Only For 14 year olds and over. We cannot guarantee there will be a female lifeguard - we recommend you contact the pool before your visit. |
Family pool |
| 6.45pm to 7.30pm |
Aqua Zumba |
Gala pool |
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| 7.00am to 7.45pm | Lane Swim Three lanes. |
Gala pool |
| 7.00am to 1.00pm | Just Swim For all swimmers. |
Gala pool |
| 7.30am to 9.00am | Women Only For 14 year olds and over. We cannot guarantee there will be a female lifeguard - we recommend you contact the pool before your visit. |
Family pool |
| 12 noon to 12.45pm | Aqua Fit Aerobics in the water. Easy on your joints yet tones your muscles. Great if you need to lose weight or you have limited mobility. |
Family pool |
| 12 noon to 1.00pm | Love 2 Splash Fun for babies and parents in this dedicated session to build confidence at an early age. |
Teaching pool |
| 1.45pm to 7.45pm | Just Swim For all swimmers. |
Gala pool |
| 8.00pm to 9.00pm | Aqua Fit Aerobics in the water. Easy on your joints yet tones your muscles. Great if you need to lose weight or you have limited mobility. |
Family pool |
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| 7.00am to 3.00pm | Lane Swim Three lanes. |
Gala pool |
| 7.00am to 6.00pm | Just Swim For all swimmers. |
Gala pool |
| 10.15am to 11.15am | b-You Swimming Open swimming session for b-You clients. |
Family pool |
| 4.00pm to 6.00pm | Lane Swim Three lanes. |
Gala pool |
| 6.45pm to 7.30pm | Aqua Fit WaterWorks Effective total-body workout, you can choose your intensity level. |
Family pool |
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| 7.00am to 6.45pm | Lane Swim Three lanes. |
Gala pool |
| 7.00am to 6.45pm | Just Swim For all swimmers. |
Gala pool |
| 10.15am to 11.15am | b-You Aqua Activity session for b-You customers or people looking for a gentle activity. |
Family pool |
| 12 noon to 1.00pm |
Love 2 Splash |
Teaching Pool |
| 12 noon to 1.15pm | Women Only For 14 year olds and over. We cannot guarantee there will be a female lifeguard - we recommend you contact the pool before your visit. |
Family pool |
| 6.45pm to 7.30pm | Aqua Natal A fun, relaxing water based exercise class suitable both during and after pregnancy . |
Gala pool |
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| 7.00am to 7.45pm | Lane Swim Three lanes. |
Gala pool |
| 7.00am to 1.00pm |
Just Swim |
Gala pool |
| 12.15pm to 1.00pm | Aqua Zumba Fun, exhilarating workout for all abilities. |
Family pool |
| 1.45pm to 7.45pm | Just Swim For all swimmers. |
Gala pool |
| 8.00pm to 9.00pm | Lane Swim, Adult only Three lanes. For 14 year olds and over. |
Gala pool |
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| 9.00am to 10.00am | Lane Swim Three lanes. |
Gala pool |
| 10.00am to 1.00pm | Just Swim For all swimmers. |
Gala pool |
| 1.00pm to 4.00pm | Splash Session Have fun swimming and splashing around, suitable for families and all swimming abilities. |
Gala pool |
| 2.15pm to 3.30pm | Splish Splash Perfect for young families or those looking for a gentle swim. |
Teaching pool |
| 3.30pm to 4.30pm | Inflatable Session Have fun with out giant inflatables or floats. |
Family pool |
| 3.45pm to 5.00pm | Party Hire |
Teaching pool |
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| 9.00am to 1.00pm | Just Swim For all swimmers. |
Gala pool |
| 9.00am to 3.00pm | Splish Splash Perfect for young families or those looking for a gentle swim. |
Teaching pool |
| 1.00pm to 4.00pm | Splash Session Have fun swimming and splashing around, suitable for families and all swimming abilities. |
Gala pool |
| 2.15pm to 3.00pm | Aqua Fit Aerobics in the water. Easy on your joints yet tones your muscles. Great if you need to lose weight or you have limited mobility. |
Family pool |
| 3.00pm to 4.00pm | Party Hire | Family and Teaching pool |
| 8.00pm to 9.00pm | Lane Swim | Gala pool |
Moorways Swimming Pool's public swimming programme
| Time | Session | Pool |
|---|---|---|
Monday |
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| 7.00am to 9.00am |
Lane Swim |
Main pool |
| 9.00am to 3.00pm |
Lane Swim |
Main pool |
| 9.00am to 7.30pm | Just Swim For all swimmers, middle pool. |
Main Pool |
| 12 noon to 1.00pm |
Just Swim |
Main pool |
| 12 noon to 1.00pm | Love 2 Splash Fun for babies and parents in this dedicated session to build confidence at an early age. |
Teaching pool |
| 3.00pm to 4.00pm |
Just Swim |
Main pool |
| 4.00pm to 5.00pm | Lane Swim 25m lanes, deep end. |
Main pool |
| 6.00pm to 7.00pm | The Movement For young people signed up to The Movement, shallow end. |
Main pool |
| 7.40pm to 8.40pm |
Aqua Fit |
Main pool |
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| 7.00am to 9.00am | Lane Swim 33m lanes, all pool. |
Main pool |
| 9.00am to 5.30pm | Lane Swim 25m lanes, deep end. |
Main pool |
| 9.00am to 6.00pm | Just Swim For all swimmers, middle pool. |
Main pool |
| 12 noon to 1.00pm |
Just Swim |
Main pool |
| 12 noon to 1.00pm |
Love 2 Splash |
Teaching pool |
| 3.00pm to 4.00pm | Just Swim For all swimmers, shallow end. |
Main pool |
| 5.00pm to 6.00pm |
Just Swim |
Main pool |
| 6.00pm to 8.00pm |
Women Only |
Main pool |
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| 7.00am to 9.00am | Lane Swim 33m lanes, all pool. |
Main pool |
| 9.00am to 3.00pm | Lane Swim 25m lanes, deep end. |
Main pool |
| 9.00am to 7.30pm | Just Swim For all swimmers, middle pool. |
Main pool |
| 12 noon to 1.00pm | Just Swim For all swimmers, shallow end. |
Main pool |
| 12 noon to 1.00pm | Love 2 Splash Fun for babies and parents in this dedicated session to build confidence at an early age. |
Teaching pool |
| 3.00pm to 4.00pm | Just Swim For all swimmers, shallow end. |
Main pool |
| 4.00pm to 5.00pm | Lane Swim 25m lanes, deep end. |
Main pool |
| 6.45pm to 7.30pm |
Just Swim |
Main pool |
| 7.00pm to 8.45pm |
Lane Swim |
Main pool |
| 7.30pm to 8.30pm | Aqua Fit Aerobics in the water. Easy on your joints yet tones your muscles. Great if you need to lose weight or you have limited mobility, shallow and middle pool. |
Main pool |
|
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| 7.00am to 9.00am | Lane Swim 33m lanes, all pool. |
Main pool |
| 9.00am to 5.45pm | Lane Swim 25m lanes, deep end. |
Main pool |
| 9.00am to 7.30pm | Just Swim For all swimmers, middle pool. |
Main pool |
| 12 noon to 1.00pm |
Just Swim |
Main pool |
| 12 noon to 1.00pm |
Love 2 Splash |
Teaching pool |
| 3.00pm to 4.00pm | Just Swim For all swimmers, shallow end. |
Main pool |
| 6.30pm to 7.30pm | The Movement For young people signed up to The Movement, see www.themovement.co.uk, shallow end. |
Main pool |
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| 7.00am to 9.00am | Lane Swim 33m lanes, all pool. |
Main pool |
| 9.00am to 4.30pm |
Lane swim |
Main pool |
| 9.00am to 1.00pm | Just Swim For all swimmers, shallow end. |
Main pool |
| 9.00am to 8.00pm |
Just Swim |
Main pool |
| 12 noon to 1.00pm |
Love 2 Splash |
Teaching Pool |
| 3.00pm to 4.00pm | Just Swim For all swimmers, shallow end. |
Main pool |
| 6.00pm to 8.00pm |
Just Swim |
Main pool |
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| 9.00am to 12 noon |
Just Swim |
Main pool |
| 9.00am to 2.00pm | Lane Swim Deep end. |
Main pool |
| 10.45am to 12 noon |
Just Swim |
Main pool |
| 12noon to 2.00pm |
Splash Session |
Main pool |
| 1.00pm to 4.00pm |
Splish Splash |
Teaching pool |
| 2.00pm to 4.00pm |
Inflatable Fun Session |
Main pool |
| 4.00pm to 5.00pm |
Private Hire/Parties |
Teaching pool |
| 4.00pm to 5.00pm |
Private Hire/Parties |
Main pool |
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| 8.00am to 9.00am | Lane Swim All pool. |
Main pool |
| 9.00am to 1.00pm |
Just Swim |
Main pool |
| 9.00am to 4.00pm | Splish Splash Perfect for young families or those looking for a gentle swim. |
Teaching pool |
| 1.00pm to 4.00pm |
Splash Session |
Main pool |
Can anyone use your swimming pools?
You don't have to be a member to use our swimming pools, you can just turn up and pay for your session. If you want to use our pools more than once or twice a week you may find that our great value bfit memberships or Passport to Leisure cards will save you money.
Please download and read our Safe swimming guide, child admission policy and swimwear policy before you swim.
Swimming session prices - April 2013 to March 2014
| Standard | Concessionary | Passport | Concessionary Passport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim |
£3.20 |
£2.35 | £2.60 | £1.85 |
| Aqua Fit – one hour | £4.50 | £3.30 | £4.05 | £2.80 |
| Aqua Fit – 45 minute | £3.40 | £2.50 | £3.20 | £2.30 |
| Active Living | £2.45 | £2.45 | £2.05 | £2.05 |
| Splashout Fun | £3.20 | £2.35 | £2.60 | £1.85 |
| Spectators | Free | Free | Free | Free |
- Concessionary: Under 16 year olds, over 60 year olds, unemployed and disabled people.
- Active Living: For over 50 year olds.
- Recreation Passport holders: Free swimming from 9.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday during casual swimming sessions.
- Four year olds and under: Swim for free.
Access
Moorways Swimming Pool and Queen's Leisure Centre have:
- ramped or level entry into the centre
- automatic doors
- hearing induction loop
- minicom service
- braille and tactile signs (Moorways Swimming Pool only)
- pool hoists
- easy access steps (Moorways Swimming Pool only)
- changing rooms and toilets for disabled people
- disabled person's parking
- free admission for carers if they are helping a disabled person take part in an activity.
Contact our swimming pools
Moorways Swimming Pool – part of Moorways Sports Complex
- Address: Moor Lane, Allenton, Derby DE24 9HY
- Telephone: 01332 341736
- Minicom: 01332 640666
- Email: moorwayspool.sports@derby.gov.uk
Visit our Moorways Sport Complex page for more information about the swimming pool.
Queen’s Leisure Centre
- Address: Cathedral Road, Derby DE1 3PA
- Telephone: 01332 641444
- Minicom: 01332 640666
- Email: queens.sports@derby.gov.uk
Visit our Queen's Leisure Centre page for more information about the swimming pool.
Gayton Swimming Pool, Lonsdale Swimming Pool and Woodlands Swimming Pool are also open to the public. Please visit their websites for more information including prices and session times.
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