Visited when covid restrictions were in place.

We aren't local and I couldn't find the family swim times on the website easily so I phoned the centre (which took a while to get through) to ask when booking was available, they were very helpful answering my questions. Then I rang at 8am on the morning before we wanted to visit, as advised by the receptionist. The mornings sessions had gone so the earliest time available was 12pm. I assume members have earlier access to bookings than non - members

When we arrived there was a notice on the car park sign stating the was free parking for leisure centre users. We followed the instructions and entered our registration details inside the reception area (on the left inside the main door).

We had our booking ready to show on our phone (which we didn't need to show) and queued socially distancing. A member of staff with a clipboard and bands asked for our surname outside of the building (it was a dry day). We were given a plastic /paper band to wear for our session (including the kids - which was pointless as they just pulled them off!).

Entering the pool we had to touch doors and there was no antibacterial available so it didn't feel as covid safe as shops.

Inside swimmers didn't need masks once in swim wear but we're wearing them when dressed before and after. There was a member of staff by the disabled toilet /hairdryers checking shoes were being removed and masks worn, who helpfully answered our questions.

The changing rooms seemed fairly clean but we didn't see anyone cleaning during our visit.

We arrived on time but the session felt too short for us but the kids (2&4yrs) loved the small toddler slides, sprays and bubbles and the depth of the family pool. There were a few families in the pool but we were just about able to socially distance the whole time we were in the pool.

It was a shame we weren't able to use any shampoo /showergel after swimming and that there were only a few showers for everyone to use (they need more), which meant we had to wait when we exited the pool.

Overall the kids loved going and hopefully the sessions will be longer and showers available once covid restrictions are lifted.