Bath's main public pool is at Bath Sports and Leisure Centre on North Parade Road, where a standard adult swim costs £8.00 and a family fun swim session is £8.00 for adults and £6.25 for children aged 2 to 15. If you're looking for Culverhay Leisure Centre, it's worth knowing before you travel: Culverhay has closed, so Bath's pool options are now centred on this one site, plus Keynsham Leisure Centre a few miles out and the seasonal, historic Cleveland Pools.
Where to swim in Bath
| Pool | Location | What's there |
|---|---|---|
| Bath Sports and Leisure Centre | North Parade Road, central Bath | 25m six-lane pool, 12m teaching pool, leisure pool with flume |
| Keynsham Leisure Centre | Temple Street, Keynsham | Swimming pool, a short drive or bus ride from central Bath |
| Cleveland Pools | Bathwick, central Bath | Historic outdoor pool, seasonal opening |
Bath Sports and Leisure Centre
This is Bath's main public pool complex, run by Better (GLL) in partnership with Bath and North East Somerset Council, and it's the one to head for if you want a proper lane swim. It has a 25m, six-lane main pool, a 12m teaching pool for lessons and younger children, and a separate leisure pool with a flume and play features for family sessions. A standard adult pay-as-you-go swim costs £8.00, with a family fun swim (leisure pool) priced at £8.00 for adults and £6.25 for children aged 2 to 15. A sauna-and-swim session is also available for £9.90. Concession and membership rates bring the price down further if you're planning to swim regularly.
Keynsham Leisure Centre
Keynsham Leisure Centre, on Temple Street, sits a few miles outside central Bath towards Bristol and is run by the same operator. It's a genuine second option if Bath Sports and Leisure Centre is busy or you're based nearer Keynsham, with its own swimming pool alongside a gym and sports hall.
What happened to Culverhay Leisure Centre
If you're used to swimming at Culverhay, it's worth knowing the site has closed, having reached the end of its working life as a facility. Bath and North East Somerset Council's current public pool offer is concentrated at Bath Sports and Leisure Centre in the city itself and Keynsham Leisure Centre further out, so don't plan a trip around Culverhay without checking first.
Cleveland Pools: the historic alternative
For something different from a standard leisure centre pool, Cleveland Pools is Bath's historic outdoor pool in Bathwick, though it only opens seasonally and works differently from a year-round council pool. Our Cleveland Pools guide covers its opening pattern, prices and what to expect in full.
FAQs
Is Culverhay Leisure Centre still open in Bath? No, Culverhay has closed. Bath's public swimming options are now centred on Bath Sports and Leisure Centre in the city centre, plus Keynsham Leisure Centre a few miles away.
How much does it cost to swim at Bath Sports and Leisure Centre? A standard adult pay-as-you-go swim is £8.00. A family fun swim in the leisure pool is £8.00 for adults and £6.25 for children aged 2 to 15, and a sauna-and-swim session is £9.90.
Is there a lane swimming pool in Bath? Yes, Bath Sports and Leisure Centre has a 25m, six-lane main pool suitable for lane swimming, alongside a separate leisure pool with a flume for family sessions.
Is Cleveland Pools open all year? No, Cleveland Pools is a historic outdoor pool that opens seasonally rather than year-round, unlike Bath Sports and Leisure Centre.
Where can I swim near Bath if the main pool is busy? Keynsham Leisure Centre, a few miles outside central Bath, has its own pool and is run by the same operator as Bath Sports and Leisure Centre.