Bristol South Swimming Pool

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Important information

Pool closure for refurbishment

The closure date of Monday, 22 February 2010 has now been confirmed. The pool will undergo refurbishment work to meet the standards of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). The pool will be closed for approximately 3 months to allow for this work to be done. 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

Free swimming lessons

Opportunities to learn to swim for free for over 11's are currently on offer at Bristol South, Easton and Henbury swimming pools, with the possibility of further free lessons at Jubilee, Bishopsworth and Horfield swimming pools later on in the New Year.

Participants signing up to the free swims will have the chance to take part in up to six hours of lessons by qualified instructors and once they’ve completed their free lessons a £20 free swim voucher is available to all those who continue with lessons past the initial stage.

For more information contact Alan Powell on 07825 313 199

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.