At Strood Sports Centre, we have a range of swimming facilities that are suitable for different activities and groups.
Our facilities include a:
- 25 metre, 8 lane pool
- warm water teaching pool
- hydrotherapy pool for pregnancy, physical therapy and disability groups
- swimfit resources available poolside
- health suite with a sauna and steam room.
View our Strood pool timetable
Swimming lessons
All our swimming pools offer swimming lessons as part of the Medway Sport Swim Academy Programme. The lessons are for different ages and abilities, from parent and baby to adults.
To find out more, visit our swimming lessons page.
Medway aquatic clubs
Strood hosts aquatic clubs offering coaching in:
- swimming
- lifesaving
- sub aqua.
Medway free swimming card
If you're under 16 or over 60, we've got good news for you. You can swim for free at:
- Medway Park
- Strood Sports Centre
- Hoo Sports Centre
- The Strand.
Find out how to apply for the free swimming card.
Swimming pool admission policy for children
Children under 4
Children under 4 years old must be accompanied in the water by a responsible person over the age of 16 on a 1:1 ratio.
The ratio becomes 1:2 if any child under 4 is wearing a suitable buoyancy aid that is ‘kite marked’ or carries a BS EN number.
Buoyancy aids accepted under this policy are those that fully support the child's weight in the water and remain secure in and out of the water. For example, armbands or a float jacket or suit. Buoyancy aids that are handheld, such as floats, are not considered appropriate.
Children aged 4 to 7
Children aged 4 to 7 must be accompanied in the water by a responsible person over the age of 16, with no more than 2 children per responsible person.
Responsible person over the age of 16 may supervise up to 3 children aged between 4 to 7 years of age in the Teaching Pool or a designated ‘controlled area’, such as a boom pool or laned off section of shallow water.
Children aged 8 to 11
Children aged 8 to 11 must be accompanied into the facility by a responsible person over the age of 16 years.
The responsible person is not required to enter the water but must remain within the facility and supervise the children.
Children aged 11 and over
No accompaniment is necessary.