Swimming

In line with government guidelines we will be open for swimming from Monday 12 April 2021.

For further information on services and facilities please visit:
www.reading.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/

We are currently experiencing technical issues with our online booking system: Customers are not able to view their bookings or cancel their bookings. IT enginners are looking to rectify the problem as a matter of urgency.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The following policy applies to all our swimming pool facilities:

• Children under the age of 8 must be supervised in the pool by a responsible adult (16 years old or over).

• Children under 3 years of age need to be supervised on a one to one basis. Only 1 child under 3 years of age will be permitted to swim with 1 adult.

• Children under the age of 3 years swim free during General Swimming sessions.

• During Reading school holidays, children can swim free during General Swimming sessions with a valid Your Reading Passport (Monday to Friday from centre opening until 4.55pm).

• Children or babies who are not toilet trained must wear a swim nappy* under their swimwear. (*Available to purchase from reception)

• Photographic equipment (including mobile phones) must not be used in the poolside viewing areas or changing room facilities.

• Please listen and follow any instructions given by our lifeguards.

• Appropriate swim wear (swim shorts*, or costume/bikini). No 'longboard' long shorts. *Long tight fitting bottoms are permitted due to religious beliefs.

• Hair tied back.

• No bulky jewellery.

• Shower before entering the water.

   

Adult: £5.00    £4.40 with YRP    £3.25 with YRP C*

Junior: £3.00    £2.60 with YRP    Free with YRP C

Under 3 years Free

Student with valid NUS card: £3.00

Family Swim Sessions (max 2 adults & 2 children): £11.90

*Free at off peak times: Mon to Fri from opening to 4.55pm.last entry 4.30pm. Peak times from 4.55pm weekdays and all day at weekends.

Our pools stock a range of products to enhance your visit, these include:

• Arm Bands
• Goggles
• Nose Clips
• Swim Nappies
• Swim Hats
• Ear Plugs
• Shampoo Sachets

Products are available to purchase from reception.

Something for everyone, check out our swimming sessions.

Lane Swimming
Gentle Swim
P&T Splash
Family Swim
Women's Swim
Adult Swim

Don't forget, General Swimming is free at RSL pools when you join our Active Membership Scheme (when you select swimming as an option). Visit our Membership section for full details.

If you want a party venue for active kids then a Pool Party is ideal. Our popular pool based parties include:

Splash Party
Pool Inflatable Parties
 

View our Parties section for full details.

Under 16's can swim for free during Reading School holidays with a valid Your Reading Passport as follows:

Monday to Friday
From 9.00am to 4.55pm
During General Swimming Sessions only

For details of how to obtain a Your Reading Passport click here.