Public Swimming in Bath and Radstock

Bath and North East Somerset has council leisure centres, a university pool and smaller private pools. Mighty Splash is a local swim school with warm private pools at Prior Park College Pool, Bath, Fosse Way School Pool, Radstock and Downside School Pool, Radstock. We offer bookable family swims, lane swims and SEN-friendly sessions alongside regular swimming lessons.

Bath has several good indoor pools, and the right one depends on how you want to swim. Bath Sports and Leisure Centre on North Parade Road has a 25-metre main pool and a leisure pool with a flume and water play features. The University of Bath Sports Training Village has an Olympic-sized swimming pool and is open to the public. For a quieter, warmer and smaller pool, Mighty Splash runs family swims, SEN-friendly swims and lane swimming in private pools across Bath and Radstock, including Prior Park College Pool, Bath, Fosse Way School Pool, Radstock and Downside School Pool, Radstock. Our pools offer a quieter experience with free parking, and children under 5 also swim free at Mighty Splash public swim sessions.

Mighty Splash runs relaxed family swim sessions in warm water at its pools in Bath and Radstock. There’s no formal lesson structure, so the sessions are for playing together and building confidence at your own pace. Sessions currently run on Sunday mornings at 10am and 11am and on Wednesday afternoons at 3pm and 4pm. Every session is booked online in advance, so you won’t be turned away at the door. Check our What’s On page for current availability. View family swim sessions →

The University of Bath Sports Training Village has an Olympic-sized swimming pool and is open to members of the public. If you’d rather swim in a smaller, quieter pool, Mighty Splash runs bookable lane swimming for adults and confident swimmers who want to improve their technique, build fitness or simply enjoy a steady swim. Because sessions are booked in advance, numbers stay lower and there’s space to swim without the crowds. View Mighty Splash lane swimming →

Yes. You can check today’s public swimming sessions in Bath and Radstock on the Mighty Splash What’s On page. It shows current family swims, SEN-friendly swims, lane swims, hydrotherapy and other pool availability, and you can book online in a few clicks. See what's on today →

Bath Sports and Leisure Centre has a leisure pool with a flume and water play features. For a calmer option, Mighty Splash’s family swims take place in warm private pools with pre-booked numbers, and children under 5 swim free with a paying adult. Explore family swimming →

Yes. At Mighty Splash, children under 5 can swim free at our public swim sessions, even if they don’t have lessons with us. Simply add an Under 5s ticket when booking. Every child must be accompanied by an adult in line with our supervision ratios. Find a public swim →

Yes. Mighty Splash runs SEN-friendly family swims for children with additional needs, including autism. Numbers are reduced, the water is warm and the atmosphere is relaxed, helping swimmers feel safe and comfortable. Mighty Splash also has a warm hydrotherapy pool at Fosse Way School, Radstock, available for private hire, rehabilitation and sensory sessions. View SEN-friendly swimming →

Mighty Splash’s private pools in Bath and Radstock are kept warm for younger swimmers. Prior Park College Pool, Bath and Fosse Way School Pool, Radstock both host baby and toddler lessons as well as family swims. Families can start with a relaxed family swim, or book a free trial of our baby and toddler classes for 0–3 year olds. Explore baby & toddler lessons →

Yes. Adults and children who have lessons with Mighty Splash get free swims in Bath and Radstock as part of their membership. Members are emailed a discount code which they can use to claim their eligible free five-swim pass. Visit our What’s On page to find available public swim sessions. Find out more about free swims →