Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
Hoo Sports Centre gym and pool are open.
All customers must book in advance.
Read our Medway Sport coronavirus guidance in preparation for any visits.
Pool opening hours are different during term time to school holidays.
Opening hours Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 3pm
Term time
- 7.30am to 8.30am - members lane swim
- 9am to 10am - casual lane swim
- 10:30am to 11:30am - private school swim
- 12pm to 1pm - casual lane swim
- 1.30pm to 3.30pm - private school swim
- 4pm to 6pm - swimming lessons
- 6.30pm to 7.30pm - casual lane swim
- 8pm to 9pm - casual lane swim
Term time
- 7.30am to 8.30am - casual lane swim
- 9am to 10am - casual lane swim
- 10.30am to 11.30pm - private school swim
- 12pm to 1pm - casual lane swim
- 1.30pm to 2.30pm - private school swim
- 4pm to 6pm - swimming lessons
- 6.30pm to 7.30pm - private club swim
- 8pm to 9pm - private club swim
Term time
- 7.30am to 8.30am - casual lane swim
- 9.30am to 10.30am - casual lane swim
- 11.15am to 12pm - AquaFit
- 12.30pm to 1.30pm - casual lane swim
- 2pm to 3pm - private school swim
- 4pm to 6pm - swimming lessons
- 6.30pm to 7.30pm - casual lane swim
- 8pm to 9pm - casual lane swim
Term time
- 7.30am to 8.30am - casual lane swim
- 9am to 10am - casual lane swim
- 10.30am to 11.30am - private school swim
- 12pm to 1pm - casual lane swim
- 1.30pm to 2.30pm - casual lane swim
- 4pm to 6pm - swimming lessons
- 6.30pm to 7.30pm - casual lane swim
- 8pm to 9pm - private club swim
Term time
- 7.30am to 8.30am - members lane swim
- 9.30am to 10.30am - casual lane swim
- 11am to 11.45am - AquaFit
- 12.30pm to 1.30pm - Casual lane swim
- 2pm to 3pm - private school swim
- 4pm to 6pm - swimming lessons
- 6.30pm to 7.30pm - private club swim
- 8pm to 9pm - private club swim
Term time
- 8am to 9am - members lane swim
- 9.30am to 10.30am - family swim
- 11am to 12pm - casual lane swim
- 12.30pm to 1.30pm - casual lane swim
- 2pm to 3pm - casual lane swim
Term time
- 8am to 9am - swimming lessons
- 9.30am to 10.30am - swimming lessons
- 11am to 12pm - casual lane swim
- 12.30pm to 1.30pm - family swim
Half term timetable
Half term times
- 7.30am to 8.30am - member lane swim
- 9am to 10am - adult casual lane swim
- 10.30am to 11.30am - family swim
- 12pm to 1pm - adult casual lane swim
- 1.30pm to 2.30pm - family swim
- 3pm to 4pm - family swim
- 4.45pm to 6pm - crash course lessons
- 6.30pm to 7.30pm - adult casual lane swim
- 8pm to 9pm - adult casual lane swim
Half term times
- 7.30am to 8.30am - adult casual lane swim
- 9am to 10am - adult casual lane swim
- 10.30am to 11.30am - family swim
- 12pm to 1pm - adult casual lane swim
- 1.30pm to 2.30pm - family swim
- 3pm to 4pm - family swim
- 4.45pm to 6pm - crash course lessons
- 6.30pm to 9pm - private hire swim club
Half term times
- 7.30am to 8.30am - adult casual lane swim
- 9.30am to 10.30am - adult casual lane swim
- 11.15am to 12pm - Aquafit
- 12.30pm to 1.30pm - adult casual lane swim
- 2pm to 3pm - family swim
- 4.45pm to 6pm - crash course lessons
- 6.30pm to 7.30pm - adult casual lane swim
- 8pm to 9pm - adult casual lane swim
Half term times
- 7.30am to 8.30am - adult casual lane swim
- 9am to 10am - adult casual lane swim
- 10.30am to 11.30am - family swim
- 12pm to 1pm - adult casual lane swim
- 1.30pm to 2.30pm - adult casual lane swim
- 3pm to 4pm - family swim
- 4.45pm to 6pm - crash course lessons
- 6.30pm to 7.30pm - adult casual lane swim
- 8pm to 9pm - private hire swim club
Half term times
- 7.30am to 8.30am - member lane swim
- 9.30am to 10.30am - adult casual lane swim
- 11am to 11.45am - Aquafit
- 12.30pm to 1.30pm - adult casual lane swim
- 2pm to 3pm - family swim
- 4.45pm to 6pm - crash course lessons
- 6.30pm to 9pm - private hire swim club
Half term times
- 8am to 9am - member lane swim
- 9.30am to 10.30am - family swim
- 11am to 12pm - adult casual lane swim
- 12.30pm to 1.30pm - adult casual lane swim
- 2pm to 3pm - adult casual lane swim
Half term times
- 8am to 9am - member lane swim
- 9.30am to 10.30am - family swim
- 11am to 12pm - adult casual lane swim
- 12.30pm to 1.30pm - adult casual lane swim
- 3pm to 6pm - private hire swim club
Further information
- all sessions must be pre booked before you arrive
- member lane swim is for all monthly and annual paying members
- casual lane swim is open to members and non-members
Family sessions
Free swimming sessions for under 16s will return to our sports centres from Saturday 12 September.
Family sessions will be on Saturdays and Sundays at Medway Park, Strood and Hoo Sports Centre. Free swimming cards can be used for these sessions.
The Hoo sessions will be:
- Saturday 9.30am to 10.30am
- Sunday 12.30am to 1.30pm
The sessions will need to be booked in advance, even if using a free swimming card, by phoning the centre on 01634 333 958.
Social distancing will mean the number of spaces will be limited. You can book a session up to three days before your visit.
Every child/young person will need to be accompanied by a swimming adult.
The child to adult ratios are:
- one adult for every two children under five
- one adult for every three children between five and eight
- one adult for every five children over eight
Only over 8s and able swimmers can use the family lane sessons and must be accompanied by at least 1 adult, as participants will be required to swim lengths.
Cancellation policy
Any online booking can be cancelled online if you can no longer attend, refunds will not be offered.
If you have not booked online and wish to cancel a session you need to give 24 hours notice so we have opportunity to re sell the space. On the day cancellation cannot be refunded unless we are
If you do not show for a booking we will operate a policy of 3 no shows within 1 month = 1 month online booking ban.
You must book your activity in advance.
Swimming prices
Prices stated below include centre day admission fee. If you have an
- Adult: £6.10
- Under 16s: £4.10
- Over 60s: £4.10
- School: £2.80 per pupil (day admission fee does not apply)
- Disability swim: £4.60
- Book of 12 sessions: £36
Private lane and pool hire
Schools, parties and clubs can hire lanes or the pool be emailing hoo.leisure@medway.gov.uk
Terms and conditions
Times and sessions are correct at the time of publication.
All sessions are subject to availability and may change at short notice.