Kirkstall Leisure Centre
ENTRY
from £3.15
WHERE
Leeds
What it’s like
A local pool for swimming lessons, family splash sessions and an inflatable obstacle course for the over-eights.
Swimming is the main event here, and it covers a fair bit of ground. There's junior swim, family sessions, and lessons for the ones still working out which end is up. Under-3s swim free, which is a nice touch if you've got a baby you're trying to get water-confident early.
The bit that'll actually get talked about on the way home is the Inflatable Fun Session, an obstacle course set up for ages 8 and over. It's not for the little ones, so if you've got a mixed-age group you might end up splitting the visit, but it's the sort of thing an eight-year-old will ask to do again the following weekend.
There's also a gym and fitness classes running junior and adult sessions side by side, so if you've got an older kid who's past splashing about and more into proper workouts, that's covered too. Prices are sensible rather than cheap: junior swim is £3.15, adult casual swim £6.60, and the gym and fitness classes sit around £4.40 for juniors and £8.10 for adults.
Booking isn't required, you just turn up, though they're clear that sessions fill on a first come first served basis so getting there fifteen minutes early is the difference between getting in and not. Hours stretch from 7am on weekdays through to a shorter Saturday and Sunday window, and it's worth knowing bank holidays and the festive period shift the times around.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Under-3s through to over-8s, with something at each end
- Booking
- Turn up on the day (first come, first served), arrive 15 minutes before session
- No need to book, but arrive 15 minutes early as sessions fill on a first come first served basis
- The Inflatable Fun Session is for ages 8 and up only
- Saturday hours are shorter than the rest of the week, 8am to 3.30pm
- Bank holidays and the festive period can shift the usual opening hours
Plan your visit
Do we need to book a swim session?
No, you can just turn up. Sessions are first come first served, so arriving 15 minutes early helps.
How much does it cost?
Junior swim is £3.15 and adult casual swim is £6.60. Under-3s swim for free.
What is the Inflatable Fun Session?
An obstacle course session for ages 8 and up, separate from the regular family swim times.
Is there anything for younger children?
Under-3s swimming is free, and there are junior swim and lesson sessions alongside the family swim slots.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday it's 7am to 10pm, Friday 7am to 9.30pm, Saturday 8am to 3.30pm and Sunday 9am to 5pm. Bank holidays and the festive period can change these.
Is there a gym or fitness classes for kids?
There are junior gym sessions and junior fitness classes, priced separately from the adult versions.
Is the centre accessible for wheelchairs or buggies?
The centre lists wheelchair accessibility and baby change facilities.
Is there wifi if I need to wait around?
Wifi is listed as available on site.
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