Swim, Sauna and Steam
Enjoy a swim in our beautiful pool and relax in our sauna and steam rooms
Our swimming pool originally opened in 1902, becoming one of the oldest operating pools in Britain. Now, our unique Edwardian pool, previously Woodcock Street Baths is home to Sport Aston. The pool and sauna and steam rooms are open to Aston Students, staff and the public. To use these facilities, you can buy a membership or pay per session.
Advanced Booking
We advise you to book your swim in advance to secure your space but you are welcome to come in and book at reception as well. You can book using the Sport Aston app or by calling us on 0121 204 4623.
Timetable and prices
- Great Birmingham Run Swim and Sauna
Free swim, sauna and steam offer details:
Great Birmingham Run runners can enjoy a free swim, sauna and steam at the Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre. To take advantage of the offer please book your session in advance and quote your race number when booking.
- Advanced booking is required by calling 0121 204 4623. Bookings can be made up to 4 days in advance
- You must quote your race number which will be sent in your race pack before the event
- You can use your free swim, sauna and steam until the end of 31st May 2022
- Pool timetable
Our Pool timetable changes each term. Please check back here for the latest timetable.
Pool
- Each swimming session below has 3 lanes, fast, medium and slow.
- Children can swim between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm on weekdays and any time on Saturdays and Sundays subject to the discretion of the lifeguard on duty that it is safe to do so.
- Children aged between 11 and 16 may swim unaccompanied between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm on weekdays and any time on Saturdays and Sundays subject to the discretion of the lifeguard on duty that it is safe to do so.
- Children under 11 must have an adult with them to swim.
- Adults bringing children aged 5 to 11 can bring two children per adult swimmer.
- Adults bringing children under 5 can bring one child per adult swimmer.
Monday
06:30 - 07:15 Lane Swimming 07:15 - 08:00 Lane Swimming 08:00 - 08:45 Lane Swimming 12:00 - 12:45 Lane Swimming 13:00 - 13:45 Lane Swimming 14:00 - 14:45 Lane Swimming 15:00 - 15:45 Lane Swimming 16:00 - 16:45 Lane Swimming 17:00 - 17:45 Lane Swimming 18:00 - 18:45 Lane Swimming 19:00 - 20:30 Adult Swimming Lessons 20:45 - 21:30 Ladies Only Swimming Lessons Tuesday
06:30 - 07:15 Lane Swimming 07:15 - 08:00 Lane Swimming 08:00 - 08:45 Lane Swimming 12:00 - 12:45 Lane Swimming 13:00 - 13:45 Lane Swimming 14:00 - 14:45 Lane Swimming 15:00 - 15:45 Lane Swimming 16:00 - 16:45 Lane Swimming Wednesday
06:30 - 07:15 Lane Swimming 07:15 - 08:00 Lane Swimming 08:00 - 08:45 Lane Swimming 12:00 - 12:45 Lane Swimming 13:00 - 13:45 Lane Swimming 14:00 - 14:45 Lane Swimming 15:00 - 15:45 Lane Swimming 16:00 - 16:45 Lane Swimming 17:00 - 17:45 Lane Swimming 18:00 - 18:45 Lane Swimming Thursday
06:30 - 07:15 Lane Swimming 07:15 - 08:00 Lane Swimming 08:00 - 08:45 Lane Swimming 12:00 - 12:45 Lane Swimming 13:00 - 13:45 Lane Swimming 14:00 - 14:45 Lane Swimming 15:00 - 15:45 Lane Swimming 16:00 - 16:45 Lane Swimming 17:00 - 17:45 Lane Swimming 18:00 - 18:45 Lane Swimming Friday
06:30 - 07:15 Lane Swimming 07:45 - 08:30 Lane Swimming 08:00 - 08:45 Lane Swimming 12:00 - 12:45 Lane Swimming 13:00 - 13:45 Lane Swimming 14:00 - 14:45 Lane Swimming 15:00 - 15:45 Lane Swimming 16:00 - 16:45 Lane Swimming 17:00 - 17:45 Lane Swimming 18:00 - 18:45 Lane Swimming Saturday
11:00 - 11:45 Lane Swimming 12:00 - 12:45 Lane Swimming 13:00 - 13:45 Lane Swimming 14:00 - 14:45 Lane Swimming 15:00 - 15:45 Lane Swimming 16:00 - 16:45 Lane Swimming Sunday
10:00 - 10:45 Lane Swimming 11:00 - 11:45 Lane Swimming 12:00 - 12:45 Lane Swimming 13:00 - 13:45 Lane Swimming 14:00 - 14:45 Lane Swimming 15:00 - 15:45 Lane Swimming 16:00 - 16:45 Lane Swimming - Sauna and Steam timetable
Bookings
The sauna and steam rooms are open to members or you can pay per visit. We recommend you book your session in advance to ensure your space.
Monday - Friday
06:30 - 07:30 Book via the Sport Aston App 07:30 - 08:30 Book via the Sport Aston App 12:00 - 13:00 Book via the Sport Aston App 13:00 - 14:00 Book via the Sport Aston App 14:00 - 15:00 Book via the Sport Aston App 15:00 - 16:00 Book via the Sport Aston App 16:00 - 17:00 Book via the Sport Aston App 17:00 - 18:00 Book via the Sport Aston App 18:00 - 19:00 Book via the Sport Aston App 19:00 - 20:00 Book via the Sport Aston App Saturday - Sunday
11:00 - 12:00 Book via the Sport Aston App 12:00 - 13:00 Book via the Sport Aston App 13:00 - 14:00 Book via the Sport Aston App 14:00 - 15:00 Book via the Sport Aston App 15:00 - 16:00 Book via the Sport Aston App 16:00 - 17:00 Book via the Sport Aston App 17:00 - 18:00 Book via the Sport Aston App Sauna & Steam Prices
Aston Students & Staff
Swim £4.50Affiliated
Swim £9.00Community
Swim £10.00
See our swim memberships here.
- Swim prices
Aston Students & Staff
- Swim £2.70
- 12 for 10 Card £27 - get 2 free swims when you buy 10 swims in advance.
Affiliated
- Swim £3.90
- 12 for 10 Card £39 - get 2 free swims when you buy 10 swims in advance.
Community
- Swim £4.60
- 12 for 10 Card £46 - get 2 free swims when you buy 10 swims in advance.
See our swim memberships here.
