The Alan Higgs Centre

The 50 metre pool is located at the back of the building where the indoor 3G pitch once was. Along with a new pool, the changing room facilities have also been updated to get yourself ready for your swim.

Not only is the pool a huge 50 meters long, the floor also moves, just like the pool at Xcel Leisure Centre! This means it can be comfortably used by all swimming abilities. The floor can be raised to deck level for those who would like to paddle and can also be dropped all the way to two metres. 

The 50m pool is ideal for all events, big or small, due to the high-tech scoring board and the 500-person viewing gallery.

Although the pool is large, you shouldn’t be intimidated by it. Occasionally it will be divided into smaller sections for particular swim sessions. The pool is available to all Lifestyles members along with the public too.

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Pool Updates:

Please see below the following updates to our Pool Timetable throughout the year. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • Weekend sessions – Unless stated below, no public sessions will be running on Saturdays and Sundays due to special events taking place. Please visit either Xcel Leisure Centre or Centre AT7 for public sessions or laned sessions at The Wave : https://cvlife.co.uk/term-time-timetable
  • On Tuesday 10th December, there will be no Public Swim between 6:30pm to 9:00pm due to private event.
  • Due to circumstances beyond our control we are currently unable to offer Parent & Toddler sessions. Please check our timetables at Xcel Leisure Centre and Centre AT7 for future Parent & Toddler sessions

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Half Term Timetable
Class Timetable

Last Updated on 11th December 2024

Customer Note:
Tuesday 10th December No Public Swim: 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Mondays
7:00am - 8.45am 50m Adult Only - Early Birds (2) (3)
9.30am - 3:45pm Adult Lane Swim 23.5m (2) (½)
6:00pm - 8:45pm Adult Lane Swim 23.5m (2) (3) (5) (½)
Tuesdays
7:00am - 8:45am 50m Adult Only - Early Birds (2) (3)
9:30am - 3:45pm Adult Lane Swim 23.5m (2) (½)
6:30pm - 9:00pm Adult Lane Swim 23.5m (2) (3) (5) (½)
Wednesdays
7:00am - 8.45am 50m Adult Only - Early Birds (2) (3)
9:30am - 3:45pm Adult Swim 23.5m (2) (½)
6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult Lane Swim 23.5m (2) (3) (5) (½)
Thursdays
7:00am - 8.45am 50m Adult Only - Early Birds (2) (3)
9.30am - 3:45pm Adult Lane Swim 23.5m (2) (½)
6:30pm - 9:00pm Adult Lane 23.5m (2) (3) (5) (½)
Fridays
7:00am - 8.45am 50m Adult Only - Early Birds (2) (3)
9:30am - 3:45pm Adult Lane Swim 23.5m (2) (½)
Saturdays & Sundays - Special Event Programme
The following dates have been confirmed to be running:
Saturday 14th December - 10:30am - 4:00pm 50m Adult Lane Swim
Sunday 15th December - 9:00am - 12:00pm 23.5m Adult Lane Swim
Saturday 22nd December - 9:00am - 12:00pm 50m Adult Lane Swim
Saturday 25th January 50m Adult Lane Swim: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Sunday 26th January 50m Adult Lane Swim: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Notes:

(1) The whole pool may not be available during all sessions. (2) Must be a confident swimmer and be able to swim continuous laps. (3) Deep water only. (4) Male staff may be on duty during Ladies only sessions. (5) Shallow water only. (½) Half pool is used. ( ¼ ) One Quarter pool is used. *This session may be cancelled due to a party booking. Please check the website for further details.

  • All places are on a first come first served basis.
  • On Bank Holiday, swim times may change.
  • The Foundation does not provide any flotation aids during public swimming sessions. Armbands can be purchased at Reception.
  • 12-15 year olds maybe permitted during Adult Swim Sessions providing they are accompanied by an adult and very strong / competitive swimmers’.
  • It is the responsibility of the adult who is attending with a junior or a carer, who is only there assist, someone in care to ensure they are supervised when attending these sessions.
  • Please ensure when attending with a child that you abide by our Adult to Child ratio, as per our swimming policy.
Session Guide

Adult Swim

Standard
£7.00
Go CV
£6.00
Go CV + Concession
£3.80

Juniors

5-15 years

Standard
£5.00

Juniors

Ages 1 – 4yrs

Standard
£2.50

Senior Swim

Over 60yrs

Standard
£3.80
Go CV
£3.80

Family Swim

(2 adults, 2 kids)

Standard
£16.00
Go CV
£13.00

Lifestyles Member Swimming Prices

All other sessions are priced as normal

Adult Swim
FREE
Splash Time
FREE

Fitness Session & Swim Session

You can combine a fitness suite or exercise class session with a swim session.

Standard
£10.90
Go CV
£9.40
Go CV + Concessions
£7.40

Student

Valid Totum or Go CV card must be provided as proof of student ID. ID without expiry dates are not valid.

Standard
£3.80
Go CV
£3.80

Parent and Toddler

Standard
£3.50
Additional Adult
£2.50