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Bath Sports and Leisure Centre
A great rainy-day playground in Bath and North East Somerset
Today: light rain · 17°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Wet weather
A rainy-day pick
Setting
Indoor
Entry
Moderate
Who for
Toddler-friendly · Ages 0–18+
A modern, family-friendly leisure centre in Bath offering a wide range of activities for all ages. Highlights include a 25-metre swimming pool with a fun flume and splash zone, a separate teaching pool, a large fitness suite, sports halls, and a climbing wall. The centre also hosts children's birthday parties and holiday activity camps.
What parents should know
A modern, family-friendly leisure centre in Bath offering a wide range of activities for all ages.
Best timing
Book swimming sessions in advance
Popular swimming times fill up quickly. Check the timetable online and book ahead, especially during school holidays and weekends.
Clothing
Bring a change of clothes and towel
Even if you're just visiting the splash zone, children often end up soaked. Pack an extra set and a towel in your bag.
Facilities
Arrive early to secure changing room space
Peak times mean limited changing room availability. Come early to avoid queuing with tired, wet children and find family-friendly facilities.
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