Shipley Swimming Pool – bradford

Shipley pool is a fantastic place to go for a swim. Lovely place and people that work there are very nice

Very organised and safe.

I really like going to the toddler lessons with my 3 year old. He absolutely loves it. We have been since covid and I was impressed with how well everything was organised. We felt as safe as we could when attending our lesson. Thanks

Great staff. Lovely facility. No complaints.

I've just attended my first swim session during pandemic restrictions and I was very satisfied with the measures they have put in place. Being greeted at the entrance by a masked member of staff who talks you through the new procedures is excellent. They explain the one-way system, the assigned changing cubicles by a numbered band you are given when you register and sanitise at the screened-off reception area. You follow the one way system and head to your assigned changinfg cubicle where you will find a numbered plastic box as the lockers are currently out of use. Place all your clothing and belongings in the box (you should arrive beach ready) then follow the one way system and carry the box to the attended desk where a fully PPE'd member of staff will place your box in safe storage while you swim. When you get confused by the one way system (which I did) the member of staff is happy to help direct you how to get to the pool (it's counter intuitive so worth asking them!) Each of the three lanes (slow, medium, fast) are limited to a maximum of 7 swimmers. Enter the pool at the end near the baby pool. Exit the pool at the diving pool end, which means you'll be getting an odd number of lengths in (if you are counting your lengths). Maintain social distance while swimming (take note of swimmers in the next lane) and any breathing breaks must be taken facing away from the pool (so you face the poolside). Showers are also out of use for contagion measures, so don't bring all your shower stuff, just a towel is needed. After your swim, exit at the correct end and head back to the desk to collect your numbered box, and your assigned cubicle. Once you're dressed, leave your wristband and box in the cubicle ready for the staff to clean and disinfect. And then ask again how to follow the one way system to exit the building (!) The entrance way is really well partitioned. They've done a brilliant job to get themselves reopened so safely and I'm so grateful. It felt good to be back in the pool.

Great Swimming Pool, Is Always Very Clean And It Genuinely Is A Fantastic Place To Go And Learn HowTo Swim.

Love swimming here. Excellent diving pool and very friendly and professional staff.

I have had many memorable experience here at this pool as a child, but ever since we have gotten out of the COVID-19 crisis, the quality of the whole pool in general has been poor. Living an hour and a half away makes it difficult to get here, so when I make all of the effort to come and swim and I get turned around at the doors because it "isn't a public swimming time", despite telling me on the phone the prior to that day that its open 1-3, it just make it a shame, and causes me to waste an entire day commuting. Only yesterday we arrived outside at 11pm and a large line was outside the pool, and we were told that the facility was at its maximum capacity, and that we have to wait. The line being 15 people long, we decided to leave. We received no apology. Twice before this have we called and they said we can go it by ourselves, and when we arrive, the receptionist turned us down, not once showing sympathy or apologizing; once again, 3 hours taken out of my day

Showers out of action. Only a 1 hour family slot. However a great place to swim and play and all support staff were polite and friendly.

Nice and clean, a bit small but perfect