Bowling Pool & Gym

Bradford, England, UNITED KINGDOM

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Updated April 14, 2020.

Facility Overview

Facility Name
Bowling Pool & Gym
Address
Flockton Road, East Bowling
Bradford, England BD4 7RY
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone
(01274) 431 750

Adult Admission Price & Policy

Drop-in/Casual
£4.90. [October, 2021]
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Full-Size, Year-Round Pools & Boards

Pool 1
25m x 11m, 4 lanes, 0.9m - 1.9m depth, indoors, 32º - 33ºC (90º - 91ºF).
Diving
None.

Location

Historical County
Yorkshire, West Riding
GPS
53.778903, -1.737058

Teams That Use This Facility

We have no web links or contact information for teams that train at this facility.

Facility Notes

The swimming pool at Bowling has been specifically designed to provide improved facilities for users with impaired mobility. It has sloped access into the pool, and the water is heated to around 32ºC or 33ºC for extra comfort. Bowling also has a pool hoist and special parking bays.
NOTE: When we reviewed this listing in October, 2021, when lane reservations were required due to COVID, the pool's web page indicated that there were "Adult Only" lane swimming sessions on offer several times, over the course of the week. When we went to the booking website, the only lane swimming options were designated "Women Only".

Facility Reviews

Because there is only one lane available, lane etiquette goes out of the window.
The situation has improved; there are now three lanes: one for good swimmers, one for average, and one for the disabled or those with learning difficulties.
Unfortunately, having three lanes doesn’t stop people from stopping in the middle of the lane; doesn’t keep non-swimmers out of the ‘good swimmers lane’; and doesn’t stop people from swimming in the wrong direction. Lifeguards see but do nothing.