Enjoy a great swimming experience at the Healthy Living Centre, where there's something for everyone!
Our pool
The Healthy Living Centre has a 25-metre, six lane swimming pool with an adjustable floor and underwater lighting providing a versatile and enjoyable swimming experience for all.
The pool is equipped with a hoist to ensure easy access for all users.
We run a range of sessions, including:
- swimming lessons - join our learn to swim programme to start your swim journey or improve your skills
- early bird sessions - start your day with a refreshing swim
- lane swimming - ideal for those looking to swim lengths
- aqua classes - join our fitness classes in the pool for a low-impact workout
- family splash - fun session for the whole family to enjoy together
- parent and toddler swimming - special session for parent to swim with young children
- SEN family swimming - build water confidence in a calm and sensory friendly environment
- quiet sessions - suitable for those who experience sensory or anxiety in loud environments
- spa and swim offer
- private bookings available for groups or party hire
Check our fitness class timetable for classes in the pool or our pool timetable for availability.
Before visiting please check our swimming pool admission policy for detail on pool ratios and other important information.
Family splash
Every Saturday we hold a fun family session in our pool taking place at 2.15pm to 3.45pm.
The session includes toys, floats and sinkers and is aimed at families, although children aged 8+ can attend unaccompanied as long as they are able to competently swim at least 50m in the pool.
It is advised adults swimming without children avoid these sessions.
Price:
- Adult: £5.50
- Child (under 16): £3.80
- Under 3: free
- Family (up to four people, maximum two adults): £15
Please note the splash session is not included as part of the Active Fitness membership.
Booking:
Booking is not required, however availability will be on a first come first served basis.
The pool closes at 2pm to allow for set up of the session and for other swimmers to vacate the pool and changing area.
Parent and toddler swimming
Taking place every Thursday from 10am to 11.30am.
Our moveable floor will be raised to create a splash pad type area which will be set at
0.4m. Our shallow end of the pool will also be available for this session with a depth of 0.9m. Both spaces will have toys, floats and mats with music suitable for children also being played.
The session is suitable for children up to the age of five.
The cost is £5.30 per adult with children swimming for free (price only valid for this session, normal charge of £3.70 applies to children aged 3+ for all other swimming times).
No bookings are required. Normal ratios and admission rules apply.
Quiet sessions
Our leisure centres offer quieter sessions for our swimmers.
This is an opportunity to swim without music but does not guarantee silence from other users in this shared environment. These sessions can be ideal for anyone who experiences sensory overload, panic or anxiety in busy places or has an autistic spectrum condition.
The quieter sessions may change during selected school holidays, so please check with us to avoid disappointment.
Times:
Healthy Living Centre
Monday 9am to 11am - general swim
Thursday 8pm to 9pm - lane swim
Queen's Park Sports Centre
Wednesday 3pm to 4pm - general/lane swim
Saturday 8.30am to 10.30am - general swim
Spa and Swim offer
Combine a swim with a relaxing spa and swim session for just £9.75 when you visit the Healthy Living Centre at Staveley.
Save on this combo deal when you using our pool for a general or lane sessions, you can also get access to our spa where you can unwind and have some time alone or with friends.
Spa use includes steam room, aromatherapy room, monsoon shower, ice fountains and hammam heated beds. Please note the sauna is currently closed.
No booking required. For ages 16+ only.
Private hire
If you are interested in hiring out our pool for water based clubs such as swimming, triathlon, synchro or scuba sessions drop us an email to hlcenquiries@chesterfield.gov.uk
We have space available for regular bookings (discount available) or as one off bookings to meet your needs.
Book a session
No booking is required for general swimming, just turn up at our centre. Please check the timetable before attending.
For pool fitness classes our active fitness members and Annual Active Chesterfield members can book eight days before the session. Annual Active Chesterfield members will pay at the time of booking.
Change4Life (Change for Life) members and non-members can book up to six days in advance and pay at the time of booking.
Prices
See our full price list for the cost of swimming at the Healthy Living Centre.