Tadcaster Community Swimming Pool
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
ENTRY
from £1.50
WHERE
Tadcaster
What it’s like
A proper public pool in Tadcaster with baby lessons from three months, toddler sessions and birthday parties on Saturdays.
This is a working community pool rather than a splash park with slides and sprayers, and the whole programme is built around it. Babies can start lessons from three months old under the Nemos scheme, then move up through Aquatots at three to four and the numbered Stages from four upwards. There are parent and toddler sessions too, so you don't need a child who's already lesson-ready to turn up.
Under 5s get in for £1.50, which is about as low as pool pricing gets, and a junior ticket is £4.50. The catch is the accompaniment rule: one adult can only bring two under-8s, and under-8s need an adult with them at all times even if they can already swim a length. Over-8s who can confidently manage 25 metres can come unaccompanied, which is worth knowing if you've got a nine-year-old keen to go with friends rather than a parent.
Opening hours are generous, from 7am on weekdays right up to 10pm, so early swims and evening sessions both work. There's a double-width lane kept free for lane swimmers during every public session, and dedicated Adult Lane Swimming on Monday and Thursday evenings from 8pm if you want the water to yourself.
Birthday parties run every Saturday afternoon, with three tiers depending on how much fuss you want. The £125 option gets you 45 minutes in the pool and 45 in the social area for up to 36 swimmers, £200 adds inflatables and music for up to 50, and £250 goes big with inflatables, bubbles and toys for up to 80.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Babies through to school-age kids, with lessons from 3 months
- Parties
- Birthday pool parties every Saturday afternoon with three package options: £125 (45mins pool, 45mins social area, max 36 swimmers)
- Under-8s must have an adult with them in the water even if they can already swim
- Concession rate covers under-18s, over-60s, students, disabled swimmers and those on certain benefits
- Direct Debit members get a discounted rate if you swim regularly
- Adult swimming lessons run on Wednesday mornings for beginners through to competent swimmers
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£7 for an adult, £4.50 for a junior aged 5 to 16, and £1.50 for under 5s. Concessions and seniors pay £5.50.
What's the rule on accompanying children?
One adult can bring a maximum of two under-8s, and under-8s must be accompanied at all times, even confident swimmers. Over-8s who can swim 25 metres unaccompanied can come on their own.
Can babies do lessons here?
Yes, the Nemos programme takes babies from three months old, moving into Aquatots at three to four years and then the Stages scheme from four up.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday it's 7am to 10pm, Saturday 7.30am to 8pm, and Sunday 7am to 7pm.
Can we book a birthday party?
Parties run every Saturday afternoon. There are three packages: £125 for a straightforward pool and social area slot, £200 with inflatables and music, or £250 with inflatables, bubbles and toys for bigger groups.
Is there lane swimming if we're not there for the kids?
A double-width lane is kept free during every public swim session, and there's dedicated Adult Lane Swimming on Monday and Thursday evenings from 8pm.
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