BRIGHTON
Launching January 2025
We are pleased to announce the pool at the Brighton Sport and Health Complex (Falmer Campus) will be opening for open swim sessions as of Monday 13th January. Initially whilst we gauge demand we will offer bookable open swim sessions for students, staff and Sport Brighton members.
The initial Open Swim programme will be 45minute to 1 hour slots between the following times:
Weekends: 13:00-15:00
Weekday Mornings: 7:30-9:00
Weekday Evenings: 20:00-21:30 (Thursdays 20:30-21:30)
Weekday Lunchtime:
Monday & Thursday 13:00-14:00
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 12:00-13:00
Open swims will offer laned swimming with different lanes recommending different paced swims to cater for all. The pool is 25m and has the consistent depth of 1.20m so not suitable for diving.
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I’m already a Sport Brighton member and want to swim, what are my options?
You can upgrade your membership to a fully inclusive membership from the 2nd January (your price uplift will account for the pool opening on the 13/01/25). If you are an off-peak member currently the all inclusive price includes peak gym usage. If you no longer wish to use the gym facilities you can move your membership to a Swim Only membership (equivalent cost of Off-Peak Gym). If you don’t plan to swim often then gym and fitness members can pay as you go for swim sessions.
What are the pool facilities?
Open swim sessions will utilise our 25m laned pool. This has a continuous depth of 1.2m so is not suitable for diving. Lanes will display suggested speeds to enable users to self-select the nature of their session. Open swim sessions are lifeguarded. We also have a smaller training pool although this will not be utilised during open swim sessions. Changing including some individual cubicles and shower facilities are available. There are male, female and an accessible for all changing space.
I’m not a member how can I join?
Students and staff can login to our online portal using their student or staff user ID (e.g ab123) and password. Head to Manage My Memberships and Optional Extras.
Community users can register to access our online portal and can join online or via our App. Alternatively you can join via reception.
Can I look at the facilities before joining?
We are able to offer facility tours including the pool area from Thursday 2nd January.
How does payment for membership work?
Our memberships are done via a monthly direct debit. On signing up you will pay the remainder of the month you are in and the following month upfront. Direct debit payments will then start the month after that. You can cancel this direct debit any time including before your first regular payment is taken. The are no administration fees or cancelation fees. Payment is taken at the start of the month for the calendar month ahead.
How can I book on open swims?
Bookings will be available 7 days in advance for members and 5 days for student and staff non-members. You can book these in person or via our App or website. If you need to cancel you can do so in the same way as booking. You need to provide 3 hours notice to the start of the session in order to avoid any late cancelation charges.
When are Open Swims?
There will be swim sessions 7 days a week (excludes Bank Holidays). Our initial programme is as follows:
Weekends: 2 x 1 hour sessions 13.00 and 14.00
Weekday Mornings: 2 x 45 minute sessions starting at 7.30 and 8.15
Weekday Evenings: 2x 45 minute sessions starting at 20.00 and 20.45 (Thursdays 1 x 1 hour session starting at 20.30
Weekday Lunchtime: 1 hour sessions starting at
Monday & Thursday 13:00
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 12:00
We will review this programme in the weeks and months from opening and will adjust this based on demand.
I’m from a local organisation or swim club and want to hire the pool privately, is this possible?
Our pool will be available to hire from February. We will have some limited availability around our university use and other hirers. Prices can be found here. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Do you have any limits in who can swim?
Our memberships are open to all those aged 16+. We may look to run specific sessions in the future during school holidays for younger swimmers. We will also be shortly launching a Learn to Swim programme called the Brighton Swim Cubs. You can register your interest here.
For those with additional needs please contact the reception and we can discuss these on an individual basis.
Do you offer other swim based programmes?
We will be launching our learn to swim programme in February. This will be for children aged 4+. You can register your interest here.
Where are you based?
Our pool is located at the University of Brighton Falmer Campus. This is conveniently located on the outskirts of Brighton with bus and train links from the City and surrounding area. We are located just off the A27 the same side as the football stadium. The pool is part of our Brighton Sport and Health Complex. This also has café social area and wider sports facilities such as multi sport halls, gym, studio space, gymnastics area and outdoor facilities. Free parking is available for Sport Brighton users for up to two hours. Please ensure you input your car details at reception or in the gym to validate your parking at restricted times. Further location information can be found here.
