Birtley Pool

Swimming

Visiting Birtley Pool

By car, from the A1, join the Durham Road at Birtley. The pool is opposite the Komatsu building. A large car park is available which is protected by 24 hour CCTV. Car parking is FREE.

To find out about public transport to Birtley Pool contact Travelline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.transportdirect.info|

Our Facilities

Large swimming pool
Small swimming pool
Cafe area

**Opening Times**
Day	Start	Finish
Monday	8.30am	3.30pm
Tuesday	7.30am	7.30pm
Wednesday	8.30am	7.00pm
Thursday	9.00am	5.30pm
Friday	7.30am	7.30pm
Saturday	8.30am	3.00pm
Sunday	8.30am	11.30am

Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

Please check our pool timetable on the right hand side for detailed information.

Water Activities at Birtley Pool

**Adult Only Swimming**
Day	Start	Finish
Monday	7.00pm	7.45pm
Thursday	7.30pm	9.30pm

**Adult Swimming Lessons**
Day	Start	Finish
Thursday Term Time Only	10.00am	11.00am
Thursday Term Time Only	8.30pm	9.15pm

**Aqua Fit**
A low intensity workout in the pool which can be adapted to suit individual needs. Suitable for all levels of fitness.
Day	Start	Finish
Monday	7.00pm	7.45pm
Tuesday Gentle Exercise	9.15am	10.00am
Friday Ladies Only	7.30pm	8.30pm

Children's Swimming Lessons

The Amateur Swimming Association Award Scheme is available at all 5 pools for children over 6 months. There is currently a waiting list at each pool. Contact reception for details.

**Ducking Awards (Pre-School Swimming Lessons)**
Day	Start	Finish
Wednesday Enrolled Term Time Only	9.30am	10.00am
Thursday Enrolled Term Time Only	11.00am	11.30am

**Children's Water Fun Sessions**
Sessions are subject to change please check with reception for details
Day	Start	Finish
Saturday	10.00am	11.30am
Saturday	12.30pm	2.00pm
Sunday	10.00am	11.30am

**Early Bird Swimming**
Day	Start	Finish
Tuesday	From 7.30am
Friday	From 7.30am

**Evening Public Swimming**
Day	Start	Finish
Tuesday		Until 7.30pm
Wednesday		Until 7.00pm
Friday		Until 7.30pm

**Ladies Only Swimming (Over 14s Only)**
Female lifeguard CANNOT be guaranteed
Day	Start	Finish
Monday	8.45pm	9.30pm
Friday	7.30pm	9.00pm

**Lane Swimming**
Day	Start	Finish
Monday - Friday	12.00pm	1.00pm
Friday	5.30pm	7.30pm
Sunday	8.30am	10.00am

**Scuba Diving Club**
Please contact reception in advance
Day	Start	Finish
Monday	7.45pm	8.45pm

Swimming clubs
Chester le Street ASC
Birtley ASC
Gateshead and Whickham ASC