Man swimming under water in a swimming pool.

Lane swimming sessions

Swimming is one of the best all-round activities for health and fitness, regardless of your age or ability. It has been proven to contribute to healthy heart, lungs and muscular strength. 

Our swimming pool

Located in the Jubilee Sports Centre, our 25 metre pool has 6 lanes and a depth that ranges from 1 to 2 metres.

Swimming sessions are available every day of the week. Each session includes lanes for slow, medium and fast swimmers. 

Lane swimming is available to: 

  • student members
  • staff members
  • public members
  • pay as you go users

When you can swim

You can use the pool whenever there's a lane swimming or general swimming session. There's no need to book.

Check swimming timetable

Prices

The cost of using the swimming pool depends on whether you hold a valid Southampton Sport membership. 

Pay as you go users can purchase their session at the Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre reception at any time.

Membership type

Cost

Membership type

:

Members

Cost

:

Free

Membership type

:

Pay as you go (staff, alumni and community)

Cost

:

£8.99

Membership type

:

Pay as you go (student and ages 60 and over)

Cost

:

£6.99

Membership type

:

Pay as you go (child)

Cost

:

£4.99

Activity passes

If you’re a non-member who swims regularly, you could save money by buying an Activity pass. These entitle you to 10 all access sessions for the price of 8. 

Activity passes are valid for 3 months from date of purchase.

  • Student Activity pass, £63.99
  • Staff, alumni and community Activity pass, £79.99 

You can register for an account and buy your Activity pass at the Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre reception desk.

Conditions for using the pool

  • To join a lane swimming session you must be able to swim at least 25 metres unaided.
  • Lane swimming sessions are only available to over 16s and children from the JSA Academy Squad.
  • 0-3 year olds must be accompanied in the pool with a ratio of 1 child per adult.
  • 4-7 year olds must be accompanied in the pool with a ratio of 2 children per adult.
  • 8-15 year olds must swim 25 meters unaided, a swim test is required and an adult must supervise from the reception/viewing area. Weak or non-swimmers must be supervised by a competent adult in the pool.

Location and opening times

Location and opening times

University Road, Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ
7am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday