June 25, 2026
Starts: Saturday 8th August 2026 Finishes : Saturday 14th August 2026 Times As Follows: Saturday 8th August: 9am to 6pm Sunday 9th August : 9am to 4pm Monday 10th August: 8am to 4pm Tuesday 11th August: 8am to 6pm Wednesday 12th August: 8am to 6pm Friday 14th August: 8am to 12pm (Assessments start at 12.30pm) Location: Lonsdale Swimming Pool, 41 Bishops […]
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June 24, 2026
At Lonsdale and Gayton Pools, swimming is more than just a weekly activity, it is a life skill. That is why Drowning Prevention Week is such an important moment in the calendar for both pools, giving the team a valuable opportunity to help children, families and the wider community feel safer and more confident in […]
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December 2, 2025
We are pleased to share that Lonsdale Pool is helping to host a special Baby and Pre-School Children’s Water Confidence Course in partnership with Training Aquatic Courses LTD on Monday 8th December2025 These friendly, supportive sessions are a brilliant way for babies and young children to build confidence in the water and enjoy a gentle […]
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September 3, 2025
Summer holidays are full of splashing around, paddling pools in the garden, days at the beach, or afternoons in the hotel pool. But it’s often in these moments that we notice just how confident (or not) we, or our children really feel in the water. Maybe your child clung tightly to you on holiday, not […]
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July 7, 2025
We are excited to share some fantastic news regarding the ongoing improvements to Lonsdale Pool. As part of our planned refurbishment, the pool will be temporarily closed from Monday 4th August, and will re-open on Tuesday 2 September 2025. This marks the beginning of Phase 2 of our refurbishment project, focusing on upgrades to the […]
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June 5, 2025
Location: Lonsdale Swimming Pool, 41 Bishops Lonsdale Way, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9DF (DE3 9GW for SAT NAV use). Tel on 01332 516325 Date: 27 July 2025 – 1 August 2025 Cost: £250 The cost for the course including assessment fees is £250 Course materials are supplied. How to apply: To secure your place you must pay […]
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May 29, 2025
At Lonsdale Pool, we believe swimming is more than just a fun activity, it’s a vital life skill that can mean the difference between life and death, As Drowning Prevention Week 2025 approaches (14-21 June), we’re proud to support the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s (RLSS UK) campaign to promote water safety and ensure every […]
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May 21, 2025
At Lonsdale Swimming Pool, we celebrate every milestone in a child’s swimming journey, and reaching 25m is a big one. But while swimming 25m unaided is a huge achievement, it’s just the beginning of a much broader, lifelong journey towards being safe, confident and competent in the water. More Than Just a Length of the […]
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January 20, 2025
Lonsdale Pool is seeking a passionate and qualified swimming teacher to join our dedicated team, starting in February! If you have a love for teaching and want to help swimmers of all ages and abilities learn to swim, we want to hear from you! The role involves teaching on the following days: Monday 4-6.30pm Wednesday 4-6pm […]
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May 17, 2024
Location: Lonsdale Swimming Pool, 41 Bishops Lonsdale Way, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9DF (DE3 9GW for SAT NAV use). Tel on 01332 516325 Date: 17-23 August 2024 Cost: £250 The cost for the course including assessment fees is £250 Course materials are supplied. How to apply: To secure your place you must pay a £60 deposit […]
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