TRILOGY SWIMMING POOLS
Our priority is to keep our customers and colleagues as safe as possible in our centres and from 19 July we will be cautiously moving away from some COVID-19 restrictions. It’s important that we all continue to look after ourselves and those around us whilst COVID-19 is still in our community.
Swim sessions will still be bookable at Danes Camp, Lings Forum and Mounts Baths. Our members only pool at Cripps Recreation Centre however will no longer require advance member bookings.
We want you to stay fit and healthy in a safe environment so please take a moment to read the information below with details of what you can expect in our COVID secure swimming pools from 19 July.
STAYING FIT TOGETHER IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Our Swim Sessions and Health Suites
Are swim session bookings staying?
Yes, at Danes Camp, Lings Forum and Mounts Baths, bookings can be made 8 days in advance. Please see our swim timetables here for additional swim sessions during the school summer holidays.
Advance bookings are not required at our members only pool at Cripps Recreation Centre from 19 July. Member swimming times for Cripps Recreation Centre can be found here . Members must be 16+ to swim at Cripps unless attending a Trilogy Swim School lesson.
What about under 1s?
Babies under the age of 1 can swim for free from 21 July and do not need to book a space. Please ensure a space is booked for their accompanying adult and any other children aged 1 or over. Please remember under 8s will only be admitted with an adult and we operate a strict policy of two children under 8 per accompanying adult.
How long are your swim sessions?
Our session times vary from 45-75 minutes, please see our timetables for details
Are spectators allowed again during general swim sessions?
Yes
Are changing rooms available?
Yes, swim changing rooms, showers and hairdryers are available but we ask that arrive for your swim session wearing your swimming costume.
Are swim lockers available?
Yes, please remember a £1 coin for Danes Camp and Mounts Baths, all our centres are cashless so we will not be able to provide you with one. You will need a padlock for Cripps and Lings Forum.
When are the Health Suites reopening?
Our health suites will remain closed for the time being. We’re in the process of running maintenance and safety checks and hope to open at Danes Camp and Mounts Baths in August. We will let you know a confirmed date shortly.
Keeping Our Pools Safe For Everyone
Our customers and colleagues health, safety and welfare is our upmost priority.
Our increased cleaning and sanitising practices will continue
We have clearly marked additional hand sanitising stations throughout our centres
We want you to enjoy your visit and help you to protect yourself and others.
If you are displaying any COVID-19 symptoms please stay at home and stay safe.
Wash your hands and/or use the hand sanitisers provided when entering our buildings and at regular intervals throughout your visit.
Be respectful of others and maintain a safe space when inside our facilities.
Booking Swim Sessions
All swim sessions for Danes Camp, Lings Forum and Mounts Baths need to be booked online in advance
If you have not used our online booking system before you will need to register either as a member or non-member
Members, Leisure Card Holders and Non Members can book swim sessions 8 days in advance.
Non members, unless under the age of 1, must be booked and paid for as separate transactions. We are unable to take bookings for more than one person at a time online.
Please remember under 8s will only be permitted with an adult and please note we operate a strict policy of two children under 8 per accompanying adult.
Advance bookings are not required at our members only pool at Cripps Recreation Centre from 19 July. Member swimming times for Cripps Recreation Centre can be found here . Members must be 16+ to swim at Cripps unless attending a Trilogy Swim School lesson.
A Few Things To Be Aware Of
We ask that you arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your booked swim session and leave the centre promptly at the end of the session.
Changing facilities, showers and lockers are available for swimmers.
Shaving is not permitted in any area
Hairdryers and hair straighteners will be available from 19 July.
If you require additional support or use of our accessible facilities such pool hoists, please contact us on 01604 838333 once you have made your booking. We want to ensure you have the best experience with us and this will enable us to manage the cleaning of these facilities more effectively between users.
We want everyone to enjoy their swim, please follow the guidance from our colleagues during your visit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You can find answers to any questions you may have about your membership, our centres and activities and our cleaning and safety procedures here
About Our Swimming Pools
We operate four swimming pools across Northampton. Danes Camp, Lings Forum and Mounts Baths are open to our members and the public and Cripps Recreation Centre is a member’s only pool.
Please note we operate a strict policy for children under the age of 8. A ratio of two children under 8 years old must be supervised by one adult (16+) at all times.
Our Pools At A Glance
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Size |
Lanes |
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Danes Camp |
Leisure Pool |
Level access from the changing area to the pool Wet side chair available Hydraulic hoist for wheelchair users to access the water |
Slow, medium and fast lanes during lane swim sessions |
Parent & baby through to Swim England Stage 6 |
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Lings Forum |
25m |
Level access from the changing area to the pool Manual hoist for wheelchair users to access the water |
Slow, medium and fast lanes during lane swim sessions |
Parent & baby through to Swim England Stage 7 (Adult learn to swim lessons also available) |
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Mounts Baths Main Pool |
30m Shallow end: 0.75m Deep end: 2.85m |
Manual hoist for wheelchair users to access the water |
Slow, medium and fast lanes during lane swim sessions |
Swim England Stage 4 through to Rookie Lifeguard (Adult learn to swim lessons also available) |
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Mounts Baths Teaching Pool |
20m Shallow end: 0.75m Deep end: 0.9m |
Manual hoist for wheelchair users to access the water |
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Parent & baby through to Swim England Stage 3 |
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Cripps Recreation Centre (members only pool) |
25m |
Please note you must be able to swim 50m to use the pool at Cripps. Cripps is not available to anyone with health conditions that may affect their safety in the water. |
Slow, medium and fast lanes at all times |
Swim England Stage 2 through to Stage 8 |
As a rough guide swimming 64 lengths of a 25m pool is one mile.
OUR POOLSIDE LOCKERS
At Danes Camp and Mounts Baths we have coin operated lockers requiring a refundable £1 coin.
At Cripps and Lings Forum we operate a padlock system, feel free to bring your own or they can be purchased from a member of staff for £5.
Please note all of our centres are cashless. We are unable to to provide coins for lockers and can only accept card payments.
THE LITTLE THINGS
You are welcome to bring your towel and wear (clean!) flip flops on poolside
We sell a wide range of Zoggs swimming costumes, goggles, swimming aids and swim nappies. So no need to panic if you've left something at home!
