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Swimming
Where to swim in Dumfries and Galloway, swimming pool locations and costs, swimming lessons and how to apply for the waiting list.
Where to swim
Swimming timetables and how to book
Swimming is a popular activity and we advise you book in at all times to avoid disappointment.
You can view swimming timetables and online booking for:
- DG1 in Dumfries – pool timetables and booking
- Annan Swimming Pool – pool timetables and booking
- Ryan Centre in Stranraer – pool timetables and booking
- Sanquhar FUN Pool – pool timetables and booking
- Castle Douglas Swimming Pool – pool timetables and booking
- Merrick Leisure Centre in Newton Stewart – pool timetables and booking
Memberships
All swimming sessions are included as standard across all our memberships.
Search for a leisure membership
Pay-as-you-swim prices
You can also pay-as-you-swim in all our swimming pools.
| Swimming activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult swim (16+) | £5.70 |
| Junior swim | £3.60 |
| Pool hire large | £121 |
| Pool hire small | £81.50 |
| Shower only | £5 |
| 1-2-1 swim lesson – 30 minutes (junior member) | £15.90 |
| 1-2-1 swim lesson – 30 minutes (junior non member) | £26.70 |
Swimming rules and ratios
Our swimming rules are:
- no running
- no ball games
- no diving or bombing
- no snorkels or flippers
- no water guns
If you would like to use the health suite on poolside, you must book into the sessions separately.
Children under 8 must be accompanied in all public swimming sessions. Our ratios are:
- 1 responsible adult aged 16 years and over can supervise 2 children aged between 4 and 7 years old
- children aged 3 years and under must be accompanied by 1 responsible adult aged 16 years and over on a one-to-one basis