Swimming
Welcome to Aquatics Aberdeen
We are committed to providing quality swimming tuition for all ages, from birth to adults, in our highly acclaimed learn to swim programme, run at pools across the city.
We also offer public swimming and fun sessions at all of our pools, as well as a range of water-based exercise classes.
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Aquatics Aberdeen
Aquatics Aberdeen offers public swimming and fun sessions at six pools across the city, as well as a range of water-based exercise classes.
We are committed to providing quality swimming tuition for all ages, from birth to adults, in our highly acclaimed learn to swim programme.
Covid-19 Update: For everything you need to know about coming back to the pool, please visit our Welcome Back to Swimming web page.
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Membership
Get active 1 gives you unlimited access to public swimming sessions at any of Sport Aberdeen’s six swimming pools across the city.
With more public sessions than ever before, our swim only membership offers the flexibility you need to take to the water and enjoy staying fit.
Get Active 1 – Swimming
£23.00 per month- Access to all public swimming sessions
Public Swimming
Public swimming sessions, fun sessions and water-based exercise classes are available at pools across the city.
- Beach Leisure Centre (Open)
- Bridge of Don Swimming Pool (Currently closed to the public)
- Bucksburn Swimming Pool (Open)
- Cults Sports Complex (Currently closed to the public)
- Get Active @ Lochside (Currently closed to the public)
- Northfield Swimming Pool (Due to reopen late 2022)
- Tullos Swimming Pool (Open)
Book now!
In line with Covid-19 guidelines, all swimming sessions must now be booked in advance. You can find all public and family swim sessions on the interactive timetable by choosing ‘Swimming Sessions’ as your activity type. You can also choose a specific pool in the venue menu if you wish.
Before booking online via MySportAberdeen, please read through the handy user guide to find out how to register and book. Sport Aberdeen members can book sessions up to eight days ahead while non-members can book up to three days ahead.
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Swimming is included in all of our Get active 1–5 membership packages. Take a look at the great value options now!
Member Prices
All public swimming sessions are free for our Get active 1-5, Active Starts & Futures and Active Lifestyles members.
Non-member prices are as follows:
| Weekday No Flumes | Weekend/Holiday Flumes included | |
| Adult | £4.70 | £7.10 |
| Junior | £2.45 | £4.30 |
| Family (2+2 or 1+3) | £8.60 | £16.00 |
| 3 and under | Free | Free |
| Student | £2.45 | £4.30 |
What if my child doesn’t use the flumes?
If your child does not use the flumes, then our weekday term-time sessions offer the best value with a family ticket price of only £8.60! During our holiday timetable, the price will be £16.00 as the flumes will be in operation.
| Mon-Sun | |
| Adult | £4.70 |
| Junior | £2.45 |
| Family (2+2 or 1+3) | £8.60 |
| 3 and under | Free |
| Student | £2.45 |
Lessons & Coaching
We are committed to providing quality swimming tuition for all ages, from birth to adults, in our highly acclaimed learn to swim programme, run at pools across the city.
Covid-19: Everything you need to know about returning to lessons after lockdown.
The programme’s major aim is to teach children and adults to swim safely and provide them with the opportunity to participate in an enjoyable, healthy activity which can be pursued at all levels and throughout one’s life.
The programme follows the Scottish Swimming Framework and Aquatics Aberdeen is the proud winner of the Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year 2017, awarded by Scottish Swimming and was a finalist once again in 2019. The programme has also been awarded SwiMark Plus, which is Scottish Swimming’s quality mark for learn to swim programmes and clubs.
Apply online now or for more information or to book please contact the Aquatics Aberdeen administration team on coachedprogrammes@sportaberdeen.co.uk or call 01224 047934 – if engaged please listen to the recorded message.
Check Your Progress
The lesson portal allows you to top up your payments online and view your swimmer’s progress. Click below to enter and view your account:
Swimming Lessons:
*Please note that due to COVID-19 not all of our lessons are back to normal and some of our pools are still closed. Get up to date information on our swimming venues.
Pools
With six pools across the city, there’s a pool near you!
Aquatics Aberdeen also runs lessons at the following pools:
- Aberdeen Grammar School Pool
- Dyce Primary School Swimming Pool
- Dyce Academy Swimming Pool
- Orchard Brae School Swimming Pool
Clubs
There are five junior swimming clubs across the city who are members of the University of Aberdeen Performance Swimming Programme. This is an elite programme and relies on swimmers coming through from the junior clubs on a regular basis.
When your child completes Swim Skills 4 or above, they have the opportunity to trial with a swimming club. The squad members are required to attend two or three sessions per week. If your child progresses into a swimming club the competition events begin at the age of eight with local mini meets and novice galas. These are fun events and introduce the swimmer to the excitement of competitive swimming.
Not all swimmers wish to commit themselves to many hours of training and most clubs have a section for swimmers who wish to attend fewer sessions for enjoyment and fitness, or to compete only on a limited basis.
Junior Swimming Clubs in Aberdeen City:
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go swimming in Aberdeen?
Aquatics Aberdeen runs six city-wide pools which offer public swimming sessions as well as swimming lessons and club swimming. Click on the venues tab to find the pool closest to you!
Do you offer swimming lessons?
Yes, we offer lessons for all ages and abilities through the Aquatics Aberdeen programme. Click on the ‘Lessons’ tab to learn more!
Why Aquatics Aberdeen?
Aquatics Aberdeen follows the Scottish Swimming Framework which enables your child to work through exciting and progressive stages designed by the national governing body for swimming. The programme has also been awarded SwiMark Plus which is Scottish Swimming’s highest quality aquatic development programme for learn to swim programmes and clubs.
Aquatics Aberdeen is the proud winner of the Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year 2017, awarded by Scottish Swimming and was a finalist in 2019.
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