Hydrotherapy & Gentle Exercise Sessions
Sessions
Bookings
Session Times & Prices
The cost is £7.50 per person, per session.
Monday: 13:30–14:30
Tuesday: 13:30–14:30
Friday: 12:30–13:30
We can accommodate a maximum of 15 swimmers per session.
How to Book
Sessions can be booked online through TicketSource.
To check availability or make a booking, please click the ‘Book Now’ button above. This will take you to our TicketSource booking page.
We use TicketSource for all of our general public sessions, so you may need to scroll through the available events until you find the Hydrotherapy & Gentle Exercise session and date you require.
Bookings open at 09:00, one week before each session and are subject to availability.
When booking, we recommend providing both an email address and contact telephone number. This allows us to contact you if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to your session.
Advance booking is recommended, as each session is limited to a maximum of 15 swimmers.
INFORMATION
Hydrotherapy & Gentle Exercise Sessions
At St Francis Swimming Pool, we recognise that exercising in warm water can provide a comfortable environment for people wishing to work on their mobility, movement and strength.
We offer three Hydrotherapy & Gentle Exercise sessions each week. These are quiet, unled sessions where customers can work independently on their own exercises at their own pace.
You do not need a medical referral to attend and can book as an individual.
Please be aware that these sessions are not led by a physiotherapist or exercise instructor. Our pool staff are unable to prescribe exercises or provide individual rehabilitation programmes.
If you are attending because of an injury, medical condition, pain or following surgery, we recommend speaking to your GP, physiotherapist or another appropriate healthcare professional beforehand about exercises that are suitable for you.
Our team will be present to supervise the pool and assist with general pool safety. We can also provide equipment including pool noodles, swim rings, floats and discs for customers to use during the session.
Although St Francis is not a dedicated hydrotherapy pool, our 18.2-metre pool is maintained at a warm 31–32°C, providing a comfortable environment for gentle water-based exercise.
Accessibility
We have an accessible entrance and modern changing facilities.
Please be aware that entry into the swimming pool is currently via ladder steps, and we do not have a pool hoist. Customers should therefore consider whether they can safely enter and exit the pool using the steps before booking.
You can view photographs and further information about our pool and changing facilities in the Facilities section of our website.
Pool Supervision
Our Hydrotherapy & Gentle Exercise sessions are supervised by members of the St Francis Swimming Pool team.
Staff on duty hold appropriate pool rescue and/or safety qualifications for their role, such as the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), STA Safety Award for Teachers or an equivalent recognised qualification.
Staff are there to supervise the pool and respond in an emergency. They are not present to provide physiotherapy, medical advice or individual exercise instruction.
Before Attending
Customers are responsible for choosing exercises that are appropriate for them.
If you have a medical condition, injury, reduced mobility or are recovering from surgery, we recommend seeking advice from an appropriate healthcare professional before taking part.
If you are unsure whether our facilities or pool access will meet your needs, please contact the pool office before booking. We will be happy to explain our facilities and access arrangements so that you can decide whether the session is suitable for you.
Questions or Visiting the Pool
If you have any questions, or would like to visit and view the swimming pool before making a booking, please get in touch with our team.
You can contact us by email at info@stfrancispool.co.uk or by text message on 07872 462308.
Please be aware that our office team also support sessions on poolside, so we may not always be available to respond straight away. We will get back to you as soon as we can and appreciate your patience during busy periods.