Sunderland Aquatic Centre

About Sunderland Aquatic Centre

Sunderland Aquatic Centre sits on Stadium Park, across the car park from the Stadium of Light, and is operated by Everyone Active. Its 50m pool can be divided into two 25m pools, which allows lane swimming, lessons and club training to run at the same time, and a separate diving pool is used for diving lessons and clubs. A pool hoist is available for swimmers who need it.

Away from the water there is a gym of around 140 stations across two floors, a programme of group exercise classes and a soft play area for younger children. Swimming and diving lessons for children and adults are booked through Everyone Active, and the centre's website lists current timetables, public swim sessions and membership options. On match and event days at the stadium next door, visitors should allow extra time for traffic and parking.

Featured in These Guides

Blog posts and guides that feature Sunderland Aquatic Centre.

Children's Birthday Party Venues in Sunderland

Football in a 4G barn, climbing, skiing, trampolining and soft play: Sunderland venues that host children's birthday parties, with what each one offers.

Family Activities in Sunderland: Days Out, Indoor Fun and Weekly Clubs

Beaches, country parks, wetlands, castles, climbing, swimming and soft play: a family guide to Sunderland, with links to our detailed guides for each.

Yoga in Sunderland

Where to practise yoga in Sunderland, from a dedicated studio at the North East BIC and hot yoga at Silksworth to Iyengar classes in Ashbrooke and leisure centre sessions.

Personal Trainers in Sunderland

Where to find a personal trainer in Sunderland, from strongman coaching in Pallion to PTs at the city's leisure centres and 24-hour gyms, plus what to check before you book.

Gyms in Sunderland

Where to train in Sunderland, from an independent strength gym in Pallion and indoor climbing to council leisure centres and 24-hour chain gyms north and south of the Wear.

Playgrounds and Play Parks in Sunderland

Where to find playgrounds in Sunderland's parks, from Mowbray Park in the city centre to Roker, Barnes Park, Herrington and Hetton Lyons, with tips on combining a play stop with a day out.

Soft Play in Sunderland and Washington

Indoor soft play around Sunderland and Washington, from leisure centre play frames to independent play centres, a trampoline park and a community-run soft play, with ages and opening times.

Swimming in Sunderland: Pools and Lessons for Families

Public pools in Sunderland, Washington, Hetton and Silksworth, plus children's swimming lessons from swim@ and Swimtime, with facilities, opening times and tips for families.

Rainy Day Ideas for Families in Sunderland

Indoor things to do with children in Sunderland when it rains: Culture House, swimming, soft play, trampolining, the cinema, a pantomime at the Empire and smaller museums.

Match Day at the Stadium of Light: A Visitor's Guide

How to get to the Stadium of Light, where to drink and eat nearby, stadium tours, the Fans Museum, family areas, accessibility and concerts.