Swimming
If you are looking for a great way to get fit then why not try out swimming? With swimming pools located at Hermitage and Hood Park leisure centres and Ibstock Leisure Complex and Castle Donington Community College they offer an ideal place for swimmers of all ages and abilities to swim and relax. What's more, with the outdoor pool at Hood Park Leisure Centre open May to September, what more could you want! Please be aware that Castle Donington Community College's pool is own open during the summer months. If you are a regular swimmer or become one, why not join the fitness membership scheme and pay by direct debit? Alternatively, if you are disabled or on a low income, why not become a leisure link member as you could qualify for free swimming. If you have young children and are looking for someone to look after them whilst you are exercising get more information on local child care providers now!
June half term Learn to Swim Crash Courses on offer NOW
From Monday 4th June, Hood Park Leisure Centre will be offering a week long learn to swim crash course for children. Classes will be held Monday to Friday from 9-9.30am and the one week crash course will cost only £25.This set of classes is suitable for children who are complete begineers and places do go quickly so please call NOW for more information by contacting Hood Park Leisure Centre on 01530 412181 or email hoodparklc@nwleicestershire.gov.uk.
Calling all fitness members. Earn yourself £20.12 NOW!
To celebrate London 2012, Hermitage and Hood Park Leisure Centres are offering an Olympic offer that will earn you £20.12. If you fancy earning £20.12, simply refer a friend to the fantastic fitness membership scheme. Once your friend has joined up to either the Aqua fitness or Active Fitness Plus membership package and their direct debit is being claimed, you will receive a fantastic £20.12 money back in to your account. It’s as simple as that!! Don’t delay, refer someone straight away! Offer ends 31st May.
More information on the fitness membership scheme
Bank Holiday Opening Times
Plan out your trip to the leisure centre over the bank holidays now by having a look at our 
Bank Holiday Opening Times (PDF Document, 0.1 Mb).
Learn to Swim Scheme
No matter how old you are, it is never to late to learn how to swim. With classes for all ages and abilities offered throughout the week, both Hermitage and Hood Park Leisure Centres and Ibstock Leisure Complex our learn to swim scheme will have a class for you.
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
If you want to train to become a lifeguard, why not sign up to one of the courses at Hood Park Leisure Centre. For more information on what the course offers and how to sign up, visit our lifeguard training page.
Swimming Prices 2012
Adult - £3.40
Junior - £2.30
Under 5's - FREE
Leisure Link - £2.60
Family (2 adults and 3 children) - £13.50
Swimming Pool Programmes
Hermitage and Hood Park Leisure Centres
Swimming Pool Programme at Hermitage Leisure Centre From 1st April (PDF Document, 0.1 Mb)
Swimming Pool Programme at Hood Park Leisure Centre From 1st April (PDF Document, 0.1 Mb)
Session Descriptions and Safety Advise (PDF Document, 0.35 Mb)
Ibstock Leisure Complex
Pool Timetable - April to June 12 (PDF Document, 0.36 Mb)
Castle Donington Community College
This pool is presently closed and is due to open July 2012
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Virtual Tours
Take a virtual tour of some of the swimming pools at Hermitage and Hood Park Leisure Centres
Last updated: Fri 4th May, 2012 @ 10:55
