Swimming Pool Horsham, West Sussex

Bluecoat Sports Swimming Pool

Imagine taking those first few steps into a clear pool at the perfect temperature and then starting to swim through the sparkling water…bliss! If you’d like to experience this then Bluecoat Sports swimming pool is waiting for you.

Whether you’re a power up and down the pool type or a gentle swim back and forth type, our inviting swimming pool is ideal for all types of swimming. With six lanes there is plenty of room for everyone and the pool is exclusively for the use of members and their guests. The pool is shallow at both ends and only 1.8m deep in the middle, perfect if you’re just getting started in the pool or with the children. At 25 metres long it is also great for swimming lengths and building up your stamina.

Benefits and safety

Swimming is considered to be a very safe form of exercise as the buoyancy of the water means it is low impact and gentle on your joints. It helps strengthen your heart and lungs, reduces stress and can even help your confidence; we think these are fantastic reasons to take that dip!

Of course, your safety is of paramount importance to us. You can enjoy your swim safe in the knowledge there is a lifeguard always on duty. Our friendly lifeguards are always happy to help with any questions you may have and are there for the well being of all our swimmers.

Younger Swimmers

For our younger Bluecoat Sports members, we have plenty of opportunities for them to get into the water and build their confidence and abilities. From beginners to advanced, there is something for all the little fish! Our timetable includes:

Beginners and advanced swim lessons for school-age swimmers with our swim school instructors
1-1 lessons (these aren’t just for the kids, we help adults get to grips with swimming too!)
Barracudas; a non-competitive swimming club on Monday and Friday evenings
Rookie Lifesaving for age 8 upwards
Swimfit for older children to build their stamina and improve their technique
Intensive holiday swim courses including beginners, stroke clinics, flip’n fun, aqua extreme and snorkelling.*

*These are free for our current Swim School Members

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Adults Courses and Classes

If you’re thinking the kids have all the fun, there’s plenty at Bluecoat Sports swimming pool for the adults too!

With beginners and improvers classes, we can help build your confidence in the water or help you improve your current techniques. If you’re taking part in a triathlon or open water event, come along to our front crawl clinic to help you power on through. And for the advanced swimmers amongst you, we have classes to build your endurance and take you to the next level.

Relaxing in the pool

Here at Bluecoat Sports, we understand some of you prefer quieter times to swim. If you’d like a more relaxing environment to swim in and are over 60, come and enjoy a Swimming in Retirement session. You’ll have a dedicated pool to yourselves to enjoy at your leisure.

Once you’ve taken advantage of our fantastic Bluecoat Sports pool, you can use our 15 person sauna to help you really relax. This is open for members whenever the swimming pool is.

View our timetable

Over 60s Swimming sessions at Bluecoat Sports

Swimming Pool Timings

We always aim to have pool sessions for members in the morning, lunchtime and evenings, however exact times vary from term to term due to Christ’s Hospital School. In the holidays, there’s a special holiday timetable in place with even more opportunities for you to enjoy the pool.

Get up-to-date information about our pool opening times on our timetable. It’s easy to book a session in advance with our online booking system.

What Our Members Say

Thank you so much Bluecoats! Just had my first swim – it was amazing! Beautifully organised and so very enjoyable. Thanks everyone for all your hard work.

Jackie Parsons

I loved being back in the pool this week thank you to everyone at Bluecoats for all your hard work in making this possible.

Mary El Kininy

Just did my first swim today, very well organised, really enjoyed it. Thank you great to be back.

Joanna Byford

The government announced a National lockdown which means BCS is temporarily closed.

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