The 30 Best Pools for swimming in Northampton

“I am a current member at Bannatyne health club & on entering the gym, going into reception/cafe Leo is always respectful along with a welcoming smile & pleasant nature. In the gym area Rachel is always helpful & warm & has time for everyone, along with meticulously keeping all areas upstairs clean & tidy.”

“I've been here a few times, for the kids, we spent some wonderful moments, sometimes it's quite crowded but it's worth a try, the kids have a lot of fun, obviously they want to hang out at the pool again.”

“Recently held a charity football match on the all weather pitch and they couldn't have been more helpful or accommodating. Thank you so much and will definitely be back to organise another event.”

“Im going to the gym and I love it! I'm very happy there. And the staff is very nice.”

“Really enjoying this gym. Love the fact that you get rewards for going. The Virgin colleagues are always happy and helpful. A special call-out for Taylor who is a real star.”

“Our baby has thoroughly enjoyed swimming with Infant Aquatics, her confidence in the water has grown so much over the last two terms. Thank you to the Infant Aquatics team!”

“Under new management! Food is lovely. I had fish and chips, my daughter had fillet steak and hubby had the sausage and mash - all great. Really well presented and tasted great. Some live music today which was nice and relaxing. A great Sunday lunch at the pub.”

“My niece attends Splash Academy and we’ve had such a positive experience. The sessions are very interactive and fun, and you can clearly see the learning and progress being made. The small group sizes mean there’s plenty of one-to-one attention, which makes a big difference. The service is extremely well run by Emma and Toni, who go above and beyond to make sure families get real value. For example, we missed two sessions (one due to illness and another because we forgot the start date), and they kindly rebooked us free of charge. Overall, it’s a fantastic, well-organised academy that genuinely cares about both the children and the parents. Highly recommend!”

“nice checkout and big pool with a slide named flume. so much fun there lots of activities love it. But is inside changing lockers room/changing village .”

“We love coming here. Friendly people, clean and well maintained. Everything you want for a swimming experience regardless of age”

“Nice compact 25m pool. Great for swim coaching. Plenty of parking.”

“From almost 18 months ago we got it till today, still super customer service. They are all really nice and they got some great hottubs as well. I will definitely recommend. Thank you all”

“Been training with Harry in the pool for the past few months and seen great improvement in my swim times in prep for my triathlon. Great swim coach and great guy.”

“Our 8 year old granddaughter has been going to swimming classes here since it opened. Although she could just swim a few strokes, she used to be hesitant about getting her face wet, but now she is really confident above and under the water and really enjoys her weekly lesson which teaches the children to have confidence in the water and helps them learn the basics of all strokes. A great way to learn to swim.”

“My local gym and it's fantastic. Staff are really helpful and welcoming, facilities are always clean and it has a good range of workout facilities, gym, classes and swimming. They also communicate when there are issues so you can avoid disappointment before turning up and it's also very well priced for membership.”

“Highly recommend! I had such a great garden and hot tub party thanks to Hot Tub Daze! Would definitely use them again.”

“Medium sized fun pool with tepid water. Allows diving in the deep end when safe and with a variety of water jets in the shallows with a small water slide it's a great place to spend a fun hour or 2. Cafe and pool viewing area are cosy with easy access to the toilets and ample safe for buggys, groups and boisterous small parties!!”

“I wasnt attending to do any events as I was waiting for my girlfriend as she had a job interview. I was allowed to sit inside whilst she had her interview to ensure I was comfortable and was offered water I did not catch the guys name but he was friendly and welcoming I would highly recommend as if the staff are as friendly and welcoming as him then it makes for a pleasant experience.”

“Best gym in town. It has everything you need and staff are always on hand if you don’t know how some of the ‘machinery’ work. Reception ladies always smiling and happy to help and if you manage to trip over your 2 feet, lifeguards are there to give you an ice pack. Highly recommend!”

“The best swim school! My son loves his lessons with Molly every week and has become really confident in the water. Highly recommend!”

“My son has been with Little Aqua since April 2019. He's 7.5 now and still loves his weekly swimming sessions. Staff are really helpful and lovely. We've been to a few different pools for lessons in this time and all seem accommodating. Highly recommend Little Aqua.”

“Great fitness centre with performance gym, assault course and wonderful outdoor swimming lake.”

“Both my children started in the parent/baby classes and soon gained the confidence to go on their own. They have beautiful techniques and love being in the water. Great, friendly staff.”

“I was visiting from the U.S. and missing my swim time. I was very grateful for the day pass to enjoy the pool. I desperately needed to fill the hours between the site sighting excursions planned by my host family. The staff was kind and accommodating and locker/shower facilities were satisfactory. The hot tub wasn’t working one day and not hot the other, but the steam room was just what I needed to unwind. Although I was far from home, I felt perfectly comfortable.”

“I have been using the facilities at Woughton Leisure Centre more than 30 years starting with my sons learning to swim who are now adults with their children having done swimming lessons there this past summer. I learnt to swim there when I retired in 2021 and now hold a swim membership. As well as swimming I have played badminton weekly again over 35 years. Apart from the facilities the staff have without fail offered a highly professional and friendly service in particular Hannah, Mark, Dean and Niki. Twice I had brain fog and confused about which locker I thought was mine , Mark and Hannah came to my rescue and were very understanding when they assisted me on finding my correct. Woughton Leisure plays a very important role in keeping me healthy.”

“I have read a lot of negative comments about this place. Trust me, it’s not that bad. Gym is great, swimming area is good and personal coaching is amazing. The changing rooms were not that bad like other gyms. They are going to have a new renovation plan for this area in September so fingers crossed for the new setup.”

“Great range of hot tubs, they were really helpful in finding the right one for my home.”

“Not been for 30 years — used to camp here as teenagers to escape our parents. Booked last-minute with the kids based on location, price, and availability. Wasn’t expecting much, but it’s changed a lot — and for the better. We’d stayed at a Parkdean site in Skegness recently. This was cheaper, the caravan was bigger, and the whole experience felt less pushy — no upselling the second we arrived. Arrival was smooth. I downloaded the app (wasn’t thrilled at first), but it actually worked. No queue for keys — the gate recognised our number plate, the app sent a link straight to the caravan, and Google got us within 5 pitches. The caravans are clearly numbered, so the kids counted down to ours. App unlocked the door. Kids ran in to pick rooms while I unloaded the car — first time that’s ever happened on a short break. Caravan had 3 proper bedrooms, a main bathroom, and a separate toilet — really handy. Heating fired up instantly. We were a 7-minute walk from the pool (took 3 tries to find the shortcut). Pool was spotless, water warm, and there was a water slide we didn’t expect. Lifeguards were friendly and on it. Not crowded at all. Arcades were modern — kids loved the demolition ball game. Drinks were fair prices. Lucked into a free fireworks night (saw it on the app). Watched from the outdoor bar with burgers and pizza while the kids played on the park nearby. Felt relaxed and safe. Solid weekend. Didn’t expect to enjoy it this much.”