All opening times are subject to pre-arranged courses and events. Please check here before arrival.
Public swimming session
All swim sessions: last ticket sold 30 mins prior to closing times
SCHOOL HOLIDAY SWIMMING SESSIONS - With the launch of the free swimming initiative for 16 years and under and 60 years and over, pool sessions may be in operation. Sessions will operate throughout the week with wrist bands being issued to customers. Maximum bather load and admissions policy restrictions apply. Please contact the facility for further details.
- Monday - 11.00am to 6.30pm (6.30pm - 7.00pm - half pool - Club usage)
- Tuesday - 7.30am to 7.00pm (6.30pm - 7.00pm - half pool - Club use)
- Wednesday - 7.30am to 7.30pm (6.30pm - 7.30pm - half pool available - shared with resident Swimming Club)
- Thursday - 7.30am to 6.30pm
- Friday - 7.30am to 8.00pm (7.00pm - 8.00pm - half of pool available - shared with resident Swimming Club)
- Saturday* - 8.00am to 4.00pm (8.00am - 10.00am - 5 lanes available - 3 lanes used by resident Swimming Club)
- Sunday* - 8.00am to 4.00pm (8.00am - 10.00am - 5 lanes available - 3 lanes used by resident Swimming Club)
* Subject to galas
Lane swimming only
- Monday - 7.00pm to 8.30pm (half pool available)
Adult swim (instruction)
- Monday - 8.30pm to 9.30pm
- Tuesday 10.45am - 11.30am
- Wednesday - 11.00am to 12 noon
Women only swim (instruction)
- Monday - 9.00am to 10.00am
- Monday - 10.00am to 11.00am
term time only
Adult swimming only
- Thursday - 8.30pm to 10.00pm
Women only Gym & Swim
- Monday - 9.00am to 11.00am
- Tuesday - 9.00pm to 10.00pm
Parent and toddlers
- Friday (with instruction) - 10.30am to 11.30am
Aquanatal
- Wednesday - 7.45pm to 8.30pm
For first visit please arrive 7.15pm to see Midwife. Must be 15wks+ pregnant.
Junior Swimming Lessons
- Monday - 4.00pm - 6.30pm
- Tuesday - 4.00pm - 6.30pm
- Wednesday - 4.00pm - 6.30pm
- Thursday - 4.00pm - 6.30pm
- Friday - 4.00pm - 6.30pm
Please ask at Reception for information on enrolling your child for swimming lessons
50+ 'Gym and swim' session
- Tuesday - Gym (with public) - 10.00am to 12.00 noon
- Tuesday - Swim (with public) - 10.00am to 12.00 noon
- Saturday - Gym and Swim (with public) - 8.00am - 4.00pm
- Sunday - Gym and Swim (with public) - 8.00am - 4.00pm
Visually impaired 'swim' session
- Monday - 10.00am to 12.00 noon
Freestyle Health & Fitness suite (1 hour)
Last ticket sold 1 hour prior to closing:
- Monday - 11.00am to 10.00pm
- Tuesday - 7.30 to 8.00pm
- Wednesday - 7.30am to 9.45pm
- Thursday - 7.30am to 10.00pm
- Friday - 7.30am to 8.00pm
- Saturday - 8.00am to 4.00pm*
- Sunday - 8.00am to 4.00pm*
* Subject to galas
Freestyle Health & Fitness suite (Women only)
Last ticket sold 1 hour prior to closing:
- Monday - 9.00am to 11.00am
- Tuesday - 8.00pm to 10.00pm
Youth sessions (aged 14 & 15 years)
- Thursday - 3.00pm - 5.30pm (with general public)
Freestyle Health & Fitness suite inductions (subject to availability)
All new users are required to complete an induction/medical form prior to using the Freestyle Health & Fitness Suite. A qualified Instructor will show you how to use the equipment in a safe and effective manner. You can choose to take part in a group session (usually up to 6 customers), or book a One to One session. Specific arrangements can be made for large group inductions.
PLEASE NOTE: Inductions must be pre-booked in person at the facility.
Monday (Group Inductions)
- 9.30am - 10.30am (Women only)
- 12.30pm - 1.30pm (General Public)
Monday (One to One Inductions)
- 11.00am - 12.00 noon (General Public)
- 2.00pm - 3.00pm (General Public)
Thursday (Group Inductions)
- 1.30pm - 2.30pm (General Public)
- 3.00pm - 4.00pm (Youths 14 - 16 years)
- 4.00pm - 5.00pm (Youths 14 -16 years )
- 5.30pm - 6.30pm (General Public)
- 7.00pm - 8.00pm (General Public)
Friday (Group Inductions)
- 4.30pm - 5.30pm (General Public)
Friday (One to One Inductions)
- 6.00pm - 7.00pm (General Public)
Saturday (Group Inductions) - Galas permitting.
- 11.00am - 12.00noon (General Public)
Saturday (One to One Inductions) - Galas permitting.
- 9.30am - 10.30am (General Public)
Steam room (1 hour)
Last ticket sold 1 hour prior to closing:
- Monday - 11.00am to 9.30pm
- Tuesday - 8.00am to 7.00pm
- Wednesday - 8.00am to 9.30pm
- Thursday - 8.00am to 9.30pm
- Friday - 8.00am to 7.30pm
- Saturday - 8.00am to 3.30pm*
- Sunday- 8.00am to 3.30pm*
* Subject to galas
Steam room (Women only, 1 hour)
- Monday (last ticket 10.00am) - 9.00am to 11.00am
- Tuesday (last ticket 8.30pm) - 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Junior swimming lessons
A regular programme of lessons take place during term times.
For information about times contact the Centre for more details.
Central Baths is designated as a regional and national competition facility.
The Centre will be closed all day on the following dates due to gala bookings (unless otherwise stated):
- Saturday 20th March 2010 - Staffordshire ASA
- Sunday 21st March 2010 - Staffordshire ASA
- Saturday 27th March 2010 - Worcester Counties
- Sunday 28th March 2010 - Worcester Counties
Please note that events and galas are subject to change. Please contact the facility for further details.
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