Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
Learning to swim, intensive training or just making a splash, everyone is welcome to our three pools across the borough South Lake Leisure Centre, Craigavon, Orchard Leisure Centre, Armagh and Banbridge Leisure Centre.
Swim – Like There’s No Tomorrow
OUR POOLS – JUMP IN AND FEEL GOOD!
SWIM PRICING
1 hour session prices 1 April 1023 – 31 March 2024
– Adult Swim £4.20
– Child swim £2.80
– Concession swim £2.80
– Under 5 swim FREE
– Family £11.00
Please see below Splash Zone at South Lake Leisure Centre details for pricing.
SPLASH SESSIONS AT SOUTH LAKE LEISURE CENTRE
Whizz down the slides, get soaked by the friendly fish fountains and get rained on by our funky flowers!!
Splash sessions no longer need to be booked online in advance. Sessions are one hour long, both members and non members should check in at reception to receive your wristband.
Splash Session Times
Friday
7.30pm – 8.30pm | 8.30pm – 9.30pm
Saturday & Sunday
1.00pm – 2.00pm | 2.00pm – 3.00pm | 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Session prices includes use of teaching pool
– Adult £6.00
– Child aged 4 – 12 years £3.90
– Child aged 3 & under FREE
– Concession £3.90
FAMILY SWIMS AT SOUTH LAKE LEISURE CENTRE
Family Swims at South Lake Leisure Centre
Family swims at South Lake Leisure Centre no longer need to be booked online in advance. Please check above swim times in advance of arrival.
1 hour session prices:
– Adult Swim £4.20
– Child swim £2.80
– Concession swim £2.80
– Under 5 swim FREE
– Family £11.00
FAMILY SWIMS AT ORCHARD LEISURE CENTRE
Family Swims at Orchard Leisure Centre
Family Swims will be available to book through an online ticketing system.
Book on getactiveabc App or buy swim ticket online, customers should go to
- Select ‘Buy tickets’ icon
- Select ‘Splash Sessions / Family Swimming
- Select Centre
- Select Location as ‘Teaching Pool’ in South Lake Leisure Centre | Learner Pool at Orchard Leisure Centre
- Select date, tickets & pay
1 hour session prices:
– Adult Swim £4.20
– Child swim £2.80
– Concession swim £2.80
– Under 5 swim FREE
– Family £11.00
FAMILY SWIMS AT BANBRIDGE LEISURE CENTRE
Family Swims at Banbridge Leisure Centre
Families swim at Banbridge is £11.00 for 2 adults and 2 children to use the main pool, leisure pool and toddler area during normal pool opening times. No advance booking required.
DISABILITY SWIMMING FOR ORCHARD LEISURE CENTRE
Disability Swimming
The Orchard Leisure Centre in Armagh offer Disability Swim Sessions on Saturdays from 3.00pm until 4.00pm and Sundays from 3.30pm – 4.30pm.
- Participants with a disability will have the opportunity to swim for FREE at their own pace within a lane allocated solely for them for the entire session.
- A carer will be permitted FREE entry into the same lane, only if the person with the disability needs assistance.
- 6 individual lanes are available per 1 hour disability swim session.
- Pre booking is essential. If booking a disability swim session for the 1st time at the Orchard Leisure Centre, please register by telephoning reception on 028 37515920, you will be asked to provide proof of disability such as Disability Living Allowance(DLA), P.I.P or ‘Blue Badge’ holder on your 1st visit to the Centre. Any future bookings can be booked via the Swim timetable online.
HOW TO BOOK
Family swims | splash sessions
It is no longer a requirement to book swimming in advance with the exception of the learner pool for family swims at the Orchard Leisure Centre. These sessions can be booked in advance online or via the getactiveabc App, by selecting ‘buy tickets’.
Disability Swimming
Disability Swim sessions at the Orchard Leisure Centre on Saturday & Sunday are bookable online via the timetable here. If booking a disability swim session for the 1st time, please register by telephoning reception on 028 37515920, you will be asked to provide proof of disability such as Disability Living Allowance(DLA), P.I.P or ‘Blue Badge’ holder on your 1st visit to the Centre. Any future bookings can be booked online.
QUIET HOUR SWIM SESSIONS
Orchard Leisure Centre, Armagh
Suitable for anyone with Additional Needs
Tuesday | 6.15pm – 7.15pm
Thursday | 6.15pm – 7.15pm
Participants may be accompanied by ONE parent / guardian / helper in the pool. Please note: only book online for participants, parent/guardian/helper do NOT need to book online.
LEARN TO SWIM
The Swim School is affiliated with the STA’s [Swimming Teacher’s Association] International Learn to Swim Programme.
The programme is supported with a range of badges and certificates
Ability groupings are taught by fully qualified swim teachers
A swim school management software system is used
The parental home portal allows parents/guardians to review a child’s weekly progress, online payments, online booking and course history.
One-to-one or small group lessons for learners of all ages.
Lifesaving qualifications
Local swimming and water polo clubs to further develop skills
SWIMMING FOR EVERYONE
The pool at South Lake Leisure Centre was designed to include enhanced accessibility features:
Pod lift enabling independent pool entry using a bespoke wheelchair or standing on the platform.
Movable pool floor to provide shallower depths.
Walk-in pool steps for easy entry.
Wet side ‘Changing Places’ facility with ceiling track hoist, height adjustable changing bench and accessible toilet, sink and shower facilities.
JOIN TODAY
Swim when and where you like with a choice of multiple facility & activity Single and Family memberships
Health & Wellbeing and Swim membership packages
No contract and freeze option available.
Concessionary rates available for adults over 60, students and disabled members.
Use of sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi at Orchard Leisure Centre and Banbridge Leisure Centre. Option to bolt-on Health & Wellbeing Suite at South Lake Leisure Centre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHERE CAN I SWIM?
Swim in any of our three getactiveabc centres:
IS THERE A TIMETABLE OF WHEN PUBLIC SWIMMIMG IS AVAILABLE IN EACH FACILITY?
Timetables will vary across each location and users are advised to check the above Swim Timetable links in advance of arrival.
I AM AN EXISTING MEMBER, HOW DO I FIND MY MEMBERSHIP NUMBER?
This is available on the getactiveabc App by clicking on the ‘My Account’ icon.
WILL THE CHANGING ROOMS BE OPEN?
Yes.
I AM A 'PAY AS YOU GO' SWIMMER, WHAT WILL I BE CHARGED?
Standard £4.20pp
Concession £2.80pp
I AM OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE, DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR A SWIM SESSION?
60 years of age and over may swim free of charge; however, proof must be shown to the receptionist in the facility.
I HAVE A DISABILITY, DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR A SWIM SESSION?
People in receipt of DLA, PIPs or have a blue badge may swim free of charge; however, proof must be shown to the receptionist in the facility.
CHILD ADMISSION POLICY FOR SWIMMING
To help provide the safest possible environment for children to enjoy the many benefits of swimming, the following adult: child supervision ratios apply to the pools in Banbridge Leisure Centre, South Lake Leisure Centre, and Orchard Leisure Centre.
Child Admissions Policy:
- All children under 4 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult / person (over 16 years), on a one-to-one basis, when using the competition, or leisure pools.
- Children aged between 4 – 7 years (under 8) must be accompanied by a responsible adult / person (over 16 years), with a maximum of 2 children being supervised by 1 adult.
- The requirements of the Child Admission Policy means that for example, one adult will not be able to gain admission to the water with three children under 8 years, and that a child under 4 years and one between 4 – 7 years (under 8) must be accompanied by 2 responsible adults.
- Controlled sessions only (see below for definition of controlled sessions) – During the listed sessions one responsible adult over 16 years of age can accompany a maximum of 2 children under 8 years into the water.
- Children must be 8+ years and able to swim without aids to be allowed in any pool without adult supervision.
- The responsible person must remain within reaching distance of the child at all times they cannot leave the to go for a swim or enter another pool.
Types of Controlled Sessions:
- Family swim sessions.
- Parent & child sessions.
