Swimming

Swimming’s a great way to have fun and get healthy, whatever your age or level of ability.

The Faringdon Leisure centre pool is a 4 lane, 25m pool ranging in depth from 0.9 to 1.6 metres, where you can improve your fitness in a controlled environment.

At the Faringdon leisure centre, we believe swimming should be fun and exciting, that is why you will find a wide variety of activities available. Our pool is hosting education lessons along with own popular Better Swim School, but also local swimming clubs. And from adult lane swimming to fun family sessions, Swim for 60+ and Aqua Aerobics fitness classes, when it comes to developing your skills, teaching your child or just having fun, there’s never been a better time to take the plunge!

The pool is very accessible with a ramp down into the shallow end. 

A range of Speedo swimming equipment, floats and other swimming aids are available to purchase from reception.

 

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Woman swimming in a lane

Swim For Fitness

Lane swimming sessions suitable for competent swimmers over the age of 11. Swimmers aged 11-17 should be able to swim the pool 25m length unaided. Please note some lanes may be closed during part or whole of a session. Sauna and steam room are only open during these sessions. 

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Availability: All week
  • Note: For session times, please refer to our timetable. Half-term programme may differ. 

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Mother and baby swimming

Swim For All

A general swim session suitable for all ages and abilities for fun or fitness. Families with children of all ages welcome. One competent adult swimmer may supervise up to two under 8's or non swimmer under 16.

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Availability: Throughout the week
  • Note: Please refer to our timetable. Extra weekday sessions are added during School Holidays and Bank Holidays

Please note the sauna and steam room are open for these sessions but not on weekends. 

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Picture of a family with a float.

Family Fun Swim

A session for all ages and abilities, with a variety of floats and toys available for everyone to enjoy. One competent adult swimmer may supervise up to 2 under 8’s or non swimmers under 16 at a time.

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Availability: Sundays
  • Note: Please refer to our timetable. Extra weekday sessions are added during School Holidays and Bank Holidays. 

Please not that the sauna and steam room are not open for these sessions 

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Sensory-Friendly Swimming

Sensory sensitivity can make swimming a challenge, but the benefits include development of play skills, sensory motor development and fun! This family session runs with limited noise, reduced capacity and there is a quiet room available should you need to use it.

A full list of the amendments can be found below:

  • No background music in the pool or changing areas
  • No announcements and loud equipment
  • A quiet room available if you need
  • Reduced capacity so it will be less busy
  • No noisy toys available for use or allowed in the pool
  • No hair-dryers or hand dryers in use in the changing rooms
  • Staff use the whistles only in case of an emergency

Faringdon Leisure Centre will be running this sessions during the school holidays on Wednesday 30th October from 2:15-3:15pm. 

Carers always go for free with the cared for at Better leisure centres and this session is no different. Bookings will open 7 days in advance for members or 5 days for non-member. Carers do not need to book.

If you have any questions about the session then please email Faringdon@gll.org.

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Senior Swim

A general swim session dedicated for over 60's of all abilities. With 3 lanes in the pool and with the sauna and steam room on this is a session that is a bit less chaotic than our swim for fitness sessions. 

Monday's - 10:30-11:30

Wednesday's - 09:00-10:00

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