Learn to Swim
Bookings now being taken for all ages and stages on our January to March Learn to Swim scheme.
Contact Helen Jones, Swim Co-ordinator for more information on 01332 341736.
Contents
Welcome
Moorways Sports Centre and Swimming Pool is located on the southern side of Derby. It is easily found at the junction of Moor Lane and Osmaston Park Road in Allenton.
Joe Meakin, Complex Manager welcomes you to Moorways
"Moorways is one of the largest sports facilities in the Midlands and includes a sport centre, swimming pool and athletics stadium, so there are lots of different activities for you to choose from. Everyone is welcome at Moorways whether you have exercised before or not so you're bound to find something that you will enjoy. Being active is part of being healthy - our dedicated staff can give you the right advice, motivate you and help you to reap the benefits of an active lifestyle."
Our opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 7am to 10pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 8am to 10pm
- Bank Holidays: 7am to 3pm
- Please see Activity Guide December 2008 to March 2009 for specific sessions and public swimming times
360º Virtual Tours
You can now download images of Moorways Sports Centre which allow you to see 360º views. Use the links below to view the virtual tours. The images may take some time to fully load.
To make the image move direction: Use your mouse or the keyboard arrow keys.
To zoom in or out: Use the icons at the bottom left of the picture, or use the keyboard '+' and '-' keys.
If you can't view the virtual tour image, you will need to install Java software.
Moorways Sports Centre Teaching Pool
Moorways Sports Centre Main Pool
Moorways Sports Centre Creche
Moorways Sports Centre Dance Studio
Moorways Sports Centre Gym
Moorways Sports Centre Sports Hall
Moorways Sports Centre Stadium
Moorways Sports Centre Synthetic Pitch
Forthcoming Events
Moorways Sports Complex is a hub of activity within the East Midlands and regularly hosts many exciting major sporting events for all ages and ability to enjoy. Click to view the current listings guide.
Moorways Activity Guide and Prices
Download the Moorways Activity Guide December 2008 to March 2009 
- 1.9mb for details of all our activities.
Download the Moorways Sports Centre price list 2008-2009 or Moorways Stadium price list 2008-2009 or Moorways Swimming Pool price list 2008-2009 for details of our prices.
Activities
- Workout Classes including Aerobics, Step, Body Conditioning and many more
- Veloton - indoor group cycling classes
- Swimming
- Learn to Swim
- Learn to Canoe
- Lifesaving
- Splash Parties
- Badminton
- Squash
- Bowls
- Sequence Dancing
- Active Living programme for over 50s
- Athletics
- Football
- Hockey
- Active Fun school holiday children's activities
- Gymnastics Coaching
- Springtots - pre-school gymnastics
- Soccer School
- Birthday Parties
Facilities
- Gym
- Workout Studio
- Veloton Studio - Indoor Group Cycling
- Swimming Pool
- Teaching Pool
- Sauna
- Ten Badminton Courts
- Four Squash Courts
- Athletics Track and Field
- Synthetic Pitch
- Grass Pitch
- Creche
- Meeting and Training Rooms
- Cafe
Children's Activities
Learn to Swim
Moorways Swimming Pool runs a comprehensive programme of swimming lessons for children and adults. For more information on the Learn to Swim programme visit Learn to Swim
Places are available for all ages and stages on our January to March Learn to Swim scheme.
Contact Helen Jones, Swim Co-ordinator for more information on 01332 341736.
February 2009 Holiday Activities
For information on February holiday activities, booking details and prices visit the b-active Derby website.
Access for all
Moorways Sports Complex has:
- Ramped entry into the sports centre
- Disabled people’s changing rooms and toilets at the swimming pool
- Disabled people’s toilets at the sports centre and stadium
- Pool hoists for both swimming pools
- Braille and tactile signs
- Minicom
- Wheelchair lift in the Stadium buildings
- Wheelchair access to the Athletics Track
- Equality range of equipment in The Gym
Swim Admission Policy
At Moorways Swimming Pool we have an admission policy for parents bringing children swimming. The policy tells you how many children you can bring with you when you come swimming. The policy has been developed in line with the Institute of Recreation Management guidelines and is designed to keep you and your child or children safe when swimming.
To see out Swim Admission Policy for Moorways Swimming Pool use this link: Moorways Swim Admission Policy. - 265k
If you cannot download the policy please call Moorways on 01332 341736 and they will tell you what the policy is.
Contact details
Moorways Sports Centre and Swimming Pool
Moor Lane
Allenton
Derby
DE24 9HY
Sports Centre
Telephone: 01332 642180
Minicom only: 01332 294526
Email: moorways.sports@derby.gov.uk
Swimming Pool
Telephone: 01332 341736
Minicom only: 01332 294542
Email: moorwayspool.sports@derby.gov.uk
Event, club and birthday party bookings
Telephone: 01332 642186
How to get to Moorways
View a map of how to get to Moorways
Derby has four other sports centres - details can be found on our Sports Facilities pages.