Bristol South Swimming Pool

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Important information

Pool closure for refurbishment

Works are set to begin next week, Monday February 22 and will involve the closure of the pool for approximately 12-weeks.

The pool will undergo refurbishment work to meet the standards of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and the first phase of the project will focus on internal works and include:

redecoration of the existing shower/toilet areas
installation of a disabled changing/toilet/shower facility and hoist to assist disabled users into/out of the pool
redecoration of the foyer, including the lowering of the counters
installation of a disabled entrance with a ramp
reconfiguration of cubicles to include mother/toddler/family changing facilities
redecoration of the ceilings above the changing cubicles
roof repairs and minor building repairs.

The second phase includes the removal of the wall located on Dean Lane to provide a drop off area and disabled parking.

Please see below for a list of alternative pools.

Bishopsworth Pool - 0117 903 1600
Easton Leisure Centre - 0117 903 1628
Henbury Leisure Centre - 0117 353 2555
Horfield Leisure Centre - 0117 903 1643
Jubilee Pool - 0117 903 1607

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Address

Everyone Active - You'll feel better for it Bristol South Swimming Pool
Dean Lane
Bedminster
Bristol BS3 1BS

Everyone Active manages this facility in partnership with Bristol City Council.

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Opening times

Monday 7.30am-10pm
Tuesday 7.30am-9.30pm
Wednesday to Thursday 7.30am-10pm
Friday 7.30am-9pm
Saturday to Sunday 8am-3.45pm

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Timetables

Download: Pool timetable (PDF, 78 Kb)

During normal school holiday periods, 'Swim for All' will operate where 'Schools Swimming' is indicated within the timetable.

See all Everyone Active pool timetables.

Please abide by our swimming pool policy at all times. It is conditional to your admission to our facilities.

The above timetable may be subject to change without any prior notice, it is advisable to contact reception before travelling to the pool.

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Price list

Download: Swimming sessions price list (PDF, 228 Kb)

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Birthday parties

Come celebrate your child's birthday with us.

For more information and to book a birthday party call us on 0117 903 1481.

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Bus and travel information

Details of how to find us.

Use the map to find your nearest council leisure facility.

To plan your journey to the pool visit www.travelbristol.org.

Why not walk or cycle to your local pool. This is also a great way to warm up gently. Cycle parking stands are located at all Everyone Active pools or you can leave the car at home and use Walkit to plot your walk. You will be offered a direct route between two points, or a quieter off-main-road route, with estimates of route length, time taken, CO2 saved and calories burnt on your healthy walk.

Bus routes: 24, 25, 50, 51, 52, 53, 75, 76, 77.

For further details contact Traveline on: 0871 200 22 33 or visit the Traveline website at www.traveline.info.

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Facilities

30.5-metre, six lane pool
poolside changing rooms
lockers (£1 deposit required)
play pen and babies changing table
vending area
parking available in streets nearby
cycle parking stand.

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Services

Online booking - For Everyone Active members only.
Free Everyone Active card - Whether you pay annually or monthly or pay as you go, you get special offers, activity advice and advance booking with this card at Everyone Active centres and pools.
Everyone Active discount card - A discount card to save you money at all our Everyone Active centres and pools.
Free e-newsletter - Sign up today and receive information about special offers, news, a chance to share your stories, card holder events and simple ways to stay active.
Dipper card - A card that gives you 25 swims for the price of 20 at Everyone Active centres and pools.
Free swimming - A two-year government backed initiative providing free swimming to anyone aged 60 and over – and those aged 16 or under.
Free swims for pregnant women - If you are pregnant, you are eligible to enjoy free swims at Everyone Active centres and pools.
School swimming - Information about school swimming.

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Customer notices

Price increase

There will be a price increase on general activities at SLM leisure centres from Thursday, 1 April 2010. Tariffs and
price increases are available from leisure centre receptions. Updated price lists will be available here shortly.

Free swimming

From April 1, 2009 all children and young people aged 16 and under and anyone aged 60 and over - can enjoy free swimming in Bristol’s pools during the published public swim sessions. To take up the free swim offer all swimmers will need an “Everyone Active” card. The cards are free and are available from any of the centres operated on behalf of the council by SLM. For more information visit www.bristol.gov.uk/freeswimming.