Abbey Meadow Outdoor Pool Swim Times 2016
29th May 2016
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The Abbey Meadow Pool in Abingdon is open for longer hours this year due to the closure of the Leisure Centre Pool over summer. Make the most of the opportunity to swim in a heated pool in the fresh air in lovely riverside surroundings and support this very special gem in Abingdon!

Session times - 9am-11am, 11.15am-1.15pm, 1.30-3.30pm, 3.45-6pm

Adult Swim                        £4.45
Junior / Senior Swim          £2.85
Family Swim                      £13.00

Season Passes
Season passes are available for unlimited use in any of the sessions at Abbey Meadows across the summer at a cost of:-
Adult                               £69
Junior / Senior                 £34                             
Please note that Free swimming for Under 16's is only available in the first session of each day. Outside of this time, Under 16's can swim by paying the Junior Pay as You Play rate of £2.85; alternatively a season pass can be purchased for the duration of the summer. 

Between 28 May and 3 July it will be open for public use between 9am and 6pm
Revised Abbey Meadow outdoor pool schedule 4 July to 10 September: 
Monday to Friday
  • 6.30am to 3.15pm – public swimming
  • 3.30pm to 6.30pm – swim school only
  • 6.30pm to 8pm – public swimming 
Saturday
  • 8am to 11.30am – swim school only
  • 11.30am to 1.15pm – swim school and public swimming
  • 1.30pm to 6pm – public swimming 
Sunday
  • 9am to 6pm – public swimming 
 
For further information click here to go to the website
 

Abbey Meadows outdoor pool activities

 
The pool has plenty of activities and facilities for all the family, including:
•    inflatable play sessions
•    sun loungers
•    snack kiosk and picnic area
•    pool parties
•    learner pool.

Diving
This is one of the few pools in Oxfordshire where poolside diving is allowed as it is sufficiently deep. 

Sunbathing
For those wanting to make the most of English weather the pool has pleasant grassed areas and sun loungers for rental at modest price.

Picnic area
There are picnic tables adjacent to the pool overlooking the river - perfect for an après swim snack or ice cream from the kiosk.

Swimming lanes
The pool is generally not divided into lanes, but users can request a lane by asking a member of the pool staff. 

Free Parking
There is 2 hours free car parking in the nearby Abbey Meadows car park
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