Summer 2025 at Sport Lancaster


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Staff, students, and wider community members are encouraged to take advantage of the extensive indoor and outdoor facilities at Sport Lancaster, during the University’s summer vacation period (Saturday 28 June - Sunday 28 September).

Summer Opening Times

Sport Lancaster will be open for reduced hours during the Summer Bank Holiday Monday. Otherwise, the facility will be open as normal throughout the University's summer vacation period. Click here to view Sport Lancaster’s?Opening Times.

Summer Memberships

Weekly Membership (?20)

Access the swimming pool, sauna and steam room, all group exercise classes, and the fitness suite* for 7 days

Monthly Membership

Access the swimming pool, sauna and steam room, group exercise classes, the fitness suite*, the climbing wall, and racket sports for 1 month

*Normal admission rules apply.

Purchase a Membership at the Reception Desk on arrival or call 01524 510600 to find out more.

Sport Lancaster Triathlon

Following huge annual success since 2016, Sport Lancaster's Triathlon event will this year be hosted on Sunday 7 September, raising fund for St John's Hospice and Cancer Care.

The 400m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run can be completed as a whole by individuals, or within teams whereby each member completes their chosen, preferred sport. The team aspect makes the event suitable for beginners tempted to Try-a-Tri.

before entries close at midnight on Tuesday 26 August.

Volunteer at the Triathlon

The success of the Triathlon hinges on the support of local volunteers, who play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the event; from marshalling the course and guiding participants, to handing out water and offering encouragement at every stage.

Please contact Sam Cadwallader, Wellbeing & Engagement Manager at Sport Lancaster, with your availability:?

?2 Turn Up and Play – Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis

Students staying on campus during the summer vacation period are invited to meet new people and enjoy some sports at Sport Lancaster's Turn Up & Play sessions.

These sessions don’t require a booking, students can turn up at the sports centre during each session to play basketball, badminton, and/or tennis, with all equipment provided.

Click here to see the full list of dates in July.

Fun With Floats

Fun With Floats for families will run on a more regular basis during the six-week school holidays (between 21 July and 28 August). These sessions are 60-minutes in duration and feature floats, balls, noodles, and toys for all to enjoy in the 25m swimming pool.

Each session costs ?6.50 per person (e.g. ?13 for one child and one adult), and children under 4 years old go free.

  • Every Wednesday, 10.30am - 11.30am
  • Every Thursday, 1.30pm - 2.30pm
  • Every Sunday, 11.30am - 12.30pm

Please note normal admission pool rules apply:

  • Children over 10 years old are allowed in the pool on their own.
  • Children 8-9 years old need an adult on poolside spectating, or in the water.
  • Children between 4-7 years old require one adult supervising up to two children in the water.
  • Children under 4 is a ratio of one-one in the water.

Booking in advance (from a week before your chosen session) is advised by calling reception 01524 510600, or, using the Sport Lancaster?.

121 Swimming Lessons

Private lessons provide personalised instruction for all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to competitive swimmers looking to fine-tune their performance with focused, tailored support to progress at their own pace.

  • Every Wednesday, 8am – 9am
  • Every Thursday, 7.15am - 8.15am
  • Every Friday, 8.30 - 9.30am

Each session costs ?20, or ?30 for a 221 session (including the same level of instruction tailored to two swimmers)

Book in advance by calling reception 01524 510600, or email Steve Boardman via swimmingenquiries@lancaster.ac.uk

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