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Dive into a world of aquatic activities at Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub - The Jack Laugher Centre!
Whether you are aiming for a vigorous workout, a relaxing swim or a fun-filled family time, our pool offers a range of options to suit everyone.

Swimming, sauna and steam at Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub - The Jack Laugher Centre

Swimming is a great all-round activity for everyone. We offer a variety of sessions and lessons in our heated swimming pools to encourage everyone to swim as well as a relaxing sauna and steam room:

  • lane swimming
  • casual swimming
  • family swim sessions

We also have pool-based exercise classes, find out more on our exercise classes at Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub - The Jack Laugher Centre page.

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Photo of the swimming pool at Jack Laugher Leisure and Wellness Hub

Book a swimming or sauna session and see swimming pool timetables

Book your lane swim

 See the current term time pool timetable (pdf / 268 KB)

 See the Easter holiday timetable from Monday 30 March to Sunday 5 April (pdf / 572 KB)

 See the Easter holiday timetable from Monday 6 April to Sunday 12 April (pdf / 572 KB)

Tickets for general, family and toddler swims can be booked at reception up to 15 minutes before timetabled sessions start.

Sauna and steam sessions can also be booked at reception.

Swimming, sauna and steam prices

Want more swimming for less? Swim in any of our heated pools and enjoy dedicated sessions for lane swimming with a membership.

Swim type Price
Under 4s £1.10
Junior swim (4 to 15 years old) £4.50
Adult swim £6
Adult concessionary rate swim £4.50
Family swim (two adults and two children or one adult and three children) £17
Pool fun session with inflatables for under 16s - child admission (3 to 15 years) £5
Pool fun session with inflatables for under 16s - adult admission £6
Sauna and steam room £6.70
Shower only £6
Shower concession £4.50

Swimming lessons at Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub - The Jack Laugher Centre

We have a range of swimming lessons on offer, whatever your age or ability: 

  • Ducklings and parent and child lessons for ages 4 and under
  • swimming lessons for children
  • swimming lessons for adults

Swimming lessons are available every day of the week in all of our fully heated indoor pools. For those wishing to make waves immediately, one-to-one lessons are available as well as intensive courses during the holiday periods. Our lessons run for 50 weeks of the year with a short break over the Christmas period.

Information for schools

Find out more about our swimming facilities and services offer for schools in the Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon area.

Pool admissions policy

Child admission

Family tickets apply to general swim sessions only.

To ensure everyone's safety:

  • children under the age of eight must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult (aged 16 or over)
  • a responsible adult can supervise a maximum of two children
  • children under four must wear armbands or appropriate flotation devices at all times
  • all pools will identify a designated shallow area of water for children under four and armbands or flotation devices will not be allowed outside these areas during sessions

Fun sessions

  • over-16s will only be admitted to the session if they are accompanying a child under 16
  • all bookings are non-refundable, any cancellations made by us due to facility disruption or closure will, in the first instance, be reallocated to a future session
  • bookings are on a first come first served basis

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