Abbeycroft Swim
Swimming is ideal for everyone, whether you want to relax after a hard days work or compliment your fitness training programme. It’s a hard activity to beat when it comes to finding something that tones the body, relaxes the mind and is such good fun!
At Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre you can take part in a lane swimming workout or simply have fun splashing around in the pools or using the flumes.
We also run a structured swimming lesson scheme for all ages and abilities.
Disabled Swimming
Here at Abbeycoft Leisure Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre we have designated times set aside within the swim timetable for people and families with disabled or special needs swimmers. All disabled or special need swimmers are welcome to attend any of our casual or lane swim sessions too as we are full equipped with hoists and wheelchairs within the changing rooms. All carers will get a discounted rate when accompanying a disabled or special needs swimmer.
We also offer a fun and friendly session on a Friday from 10am till 3pm for adults with special needs. We offer either full day or half day options which including a variety of activities including swimming, badminton and fun sessions on the reaction wall. Alternatively we offer swimming in the morning session 10am - 12pm in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Please contact reception for further information.
Prices
| Adult swim | £3.20 |
|---|---|
| Junior/OAP | £2.00 |
| Under 5’s | 85p |
| Family Swim | £7.80 |
| Flume Band – Unlimited Rides | £1.80 |
| Spectators | £1.00 |
Free Swimming Initiative
The Government Scheme offering free swimming to the 16 years and under and 60+ has been withdrawn from 31st July 2010.
Abbeycroft Leisure pledge to you during the month of August.
Free swimming on the following times:
Monday - Friday 4.30pm - 6.00pm for 16 and under and 60+
Monday 12.15pm - 2.00pm 60+ ONLY
To be entitled to free swim session you must register at main reception. Timetable for free swimming from September will be reviewed.
Please note that all pools close at 1pm and re-open at 1.45pm on both Saturdays and Sundays.
For full programme information please refer to the Swim brochure.
Times may vary during school and bank holidays.
Child admission policy
To help you and your children whilst using our pools we advise that the following ratios are adopted
All children under 8 years old must be accompanied into the water by a responsible person over 16 years old.
Main pool:-
Children under the age of 4: – 1 adult to 1 child.
Children 4-7 years old: – 1 adult to 2 children
Teaching Pool and Pirate Pool:-
Children under the age of 4:- 1adult to 2 children.
Children 4-7 years old:- 1 adult to 4 children