
Swimming Activities for the General Public
Formal Swimming
Public Swimming
Everyone welcome young and old.
Adult Only
If you prefer an "adults only" session, this is the one for you.
Sedate Swim
Adults only - ideal for those recovering from injury or those with rheumatic, arthritic and similar conditions.
50+
A dedicated swim session for our mature patrons to enjoy at their own pace. (Linked to 50+ Activities package at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre).
Timid Time
Adults only - if you lack confidence in the water but can swim a little, try this session. The pool is laned in widths and a qualified Swimming Teacher is on hand to offer advice and guidance.
Ladies Only
A great opportunity for ladies of any age or ability to enjoy the exercise and social atmosphere.
Swimming Lessons
The Centres run a comprehensive programme of Swimming Lessons for Children under the Gedling Swim Scheme brand. This excellent scheme has its own unique water skills and distance award scheme, only available at Gedling Leisure swimming pools.
Lessons are also available for adults, click here to view the courses available.
Details are available separately at the Centres.
Fitness Swimming
Lane Swims (Public or Adults only)
Great for the dedicated swimmers. The pool is divided into lanes: slow, medium and fast.
Swim Fit
Water based workout and circuit training session with a qualified instructor to motivate and guide you.
Swim Fitness
Combine a visit to the fitness studio with a swim afterward - Great Value!
Wet Workout
An excellent water-based aerobic activity, suitable for all levels of fitness.
Aqua - Natal
Pregnant or recently had a child. Then this is the session for you.
Fun Swimming
Disco Fun Session
Disco Inflatable fun (children must be competent swimmers).
Kids! Get wet 'n' wild on our pool inflatable. A real DJ is on hand to provide great music while you have fun.
Saturday Night Sports
Family Fun Inflatable Sessions (children must be competent swimmers).
Fun for all the family. Try your skill and have a giggle on our pool inflatable and fun floats. (Linked to Family fun Activities Package at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre).
Fun Session
(Children must be competent swimmers).
Have a great time on our pool inflatable and fun floats.
Pre - school Lessons
Pre - School
The ideal opportunity to include pre-school age children to the pool (Max. two children per adult).
Penguins
The first step in formal tuition. Parents in the water with the children under the tuition of a qualified instructor. (Max. two children per adult).
Club and Competitive Swimming
Gedling Leisure Centres are the home to a number of swimming clubs. If you want to develop your swimming further still, please contact them direct.
Arnold Swimming Club
Contact: Bill Hopkins Tel: 0115 927 5258
Calverton Swimming Club
Contact: Michelle Pulford Tel: 0115 955 9740
Carlton Forum Lifesaving Club
Contact: D South Tel: 0115 961 4114
Carlton Forum Swimming Club
Contact: Rob Armstrong Tel: 0115 912 9714
In-Depth Diving Club
Contact: Nick Wren Tel: 0115 976 5196
Mercia Diving Club
Contact: Gail or Bob Cockell Tel: 0115 974 8267
or Jim Beardman Tel: 0115 911 3836
Admission Policy
Gedling Leisure operates an admissions policy for public sessions designed to maximise safety. This is:
A responsible adult must accompany children under the age of 8.
One adult may accompany a maximum of two children under the age of 8.
One adult may accompany a maximum of two children under the age of 5 in small pools only. Under 5's in the main pool must be supervised on a one to one basis.
Gedling Leisure Swimming Facilities
To view the individual swimming timetables for each leisure centre, click on the links below:
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