This article was written by Rhiannon Parry, a student writer based in Swansea.
Swimming is becoming more and more popular, especially in the summer when the weather’s hot and you’re just dying to get into a pool! If you’re looking for training, practice, or just a leisurely swim, then here are some amazing swimming pools in Swansea for you!
Source: Instagram, @lcswansea
The swimming pool at LC Swansea is probably the most popular swimming pool Swansea has to offer. This swimming pool definitely isn’t for training or anything like that, as it’s full of water slides and other things that make it more of a water park than a swimming pool.
Although the slides are probably the best thing about this swimming pool, they also have a lazy river and a wave machine as well. It’s a pretty fun day out, although it does get busy on weekends! Although there is also a swimming pool if you want to do some serious swimming, it’s mostly known for its water park! This swimming pool is also right next to the city centre, making it convenient for anyone who wants to visit.
Source: Instagram, @walesnatpool
The Wales National Pool is in Swansea Bay Sports Park, which is perfectly located right next to the Singleton campus! There are two pools here, one that’s 5om and another one that’s 25m, which is perfect for people of any ability! If you want to seriously get into swimming, then membership is around £30 a month, but if you’re just going more for leisure, then prices are only £4 for students and then only £6 for adults! As this is the national swimming pool of Wales, it’s obviously the perfect place for swimming in Swansea!
Source: Instagram, @langrovehealthclub
The Langrove Health Club is a gym that has its own swimming pool. Although the pool isn’t huge, it’s still a good place to relax, and they even offer aqua fit classes that you can take! This gym is a bit more expensive than some of the others on the list, as a monthly membership costs £45. However, if you do want to use the gym facilities for the day, including the pool, it will cost you £15. Head over to their website to learn about their full costing system!
Source: Instagram, @villagegym
Village Gym is a chain of gyms around the UK, and lucky for us we have our very own in Swansea! Their swimming pool in Swansea has everything, including a pool, sauna, steam room, and whirlpool! There’s also aqua classes on offer, so check out their details and book a class if you’re interested! A one-day pass will cost you around £16, but for a full membership you can expect to pay around £34 per month! They have loads more facilities in their gyms as well, so if you think it’s worth it, head over to their website to have a look at their memberships!
Address: Off Fabian Way, Langdon Rd, Swansea SA1 8QY
Source: Instagram, @penlanleisurecentre
Penlan Leisure Centre have a bunch of different options available if you want to use their swimming pool. They offer lane swimming, which is perfect for those who are a bit better at swimming, and also swimming lessons if you want to improve your swimming altogether! There are also family swimming sessions if you’re looking for something a bit more relaxed as well. Penlan Leisure Centre offer a variety of memberships, such as active student membership which is £30 a month, or a 3 day membership which will cost you £20. Check out their website to find out more!
Source: Instagram, @penyrheollc
Penyrheol Leisure Centre has an amazing swimming pool in Swansea which offers both swimming lessons and more leisurely swims! If you purchase a learn to swim membership, then you have access to one session a week across 50 weeks, the use of their other swimming pools for free, a home portal to track progress, and even 20% off their Costa Coffee! Although this is a great swimming pool, it is pretty far out from the city centre, and so it can be difficult to get to if you don’t live nearby.
Source: Instagram, @morristonleisurecentre
If you’re looking for swimming lessons, Morriston Leisure Centre is one of the best pools to learn in. They offer private sessions for just you and a coach, and also swimming lessons guided to help you improve your confidence in the water. There’s also the opportunity to go lane swimming and leisurely swimming if you want to do a more relaxed swim. If you’re interested, head over to their website and book a session!
Source: Pontardawe Swimming Pool Instagram
Pontardawe swimming pool offers loads of different options for you to get into their swimming pool! They offer lane and casual swimming, which is perfect for anyone of any ability. Sessions go on throughout the day and some even finish as late as 9:30! What’s different about this swimming pool is that they also offer hydrotherapy classes, which is definitely something that most swimming pools don’t offer!
Address: Parc Ynysderw, Ffordd Parc Ynysderw, Pontardawe, Swansea SA8 4EG
Source: Instagram, @davidlloyd.swansea
David Lloyd Clubs is another chain of leisure centres. In Swansea, their pool facilities include a 25m indoor pool, a 20m heated outdoor pool, swimming coaching, and also swimming classes. This is the perfect place for swimmers of any ability, whether you’re going for a relaxing swim or looking to improve your swimming. Membership prices vary depending on which package you want, so if you’re interested, head over to their website to make an enquiry!
Source: Instagram, @thetowershotel_spa
Although the Towers Hotel and Spa swimming pool is in a hotel, it’s still open for anyone to use! This is definitely somewhere you want to go to relax and treat yourself, not to train or to receive swimming lessons. As the pool also comes with the use of the spa, it’s probably one of the most expensive options on this list. But if you’re looking to treat yourself and want to know where to go, then this is the place for you!
Now you know where to find the best swimming pools in Swansea! If you’re looking for something a bit more adventurous, then read our article on the best wild swimming spots near Swansea!
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