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a father and 2 children having fun in the swimming pool

Date(s)

weekly on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, starting from Monday, June 29, 2026 - 6:00am, forever
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Venue Address

Birtley Community Pool,
Durham Rd,
Birtley,
Chester-le-Street DH3 2PA
United Kingdom

54.890808938815, -1.5759724408678

A variety of swimming session throughout the day; Please check Pool Timetable | Birtley Community Pool for the current session times as these vary due to activites including: 

  • School & Public Swimming Lessons
  • Club Swimming

Our public swimming sessions provide the opportunity for swimming in a unstructured way, without needing to follow directional guidance. Public swimming is available in the main pool and both the small pools. You can swim for as long as you wish when public swimming is available.  

Adult to Child Ratios at Birtley Community Pool for Public Swimming

  • 1 Adult to 1 Infant (ages 0–3).
  • 1 Adult to 2 Children (ages 4–7).
  • Children 8+ who can swim 25 metres do not need supervision. For children 8+ who struggle to swim 25 metres, we would recommend adult supervision.

Public swimming costs 

  • Adult £5.50
  • Children (4-15) £3.30
  • Child (0-3) £1

Family swimming 

  • 2 adults and 2 children £15.50
  • 2 adults and 1 child £13
  • 1 adult and 2 children £10
Areas covered