Pool
There are plenty of reasons to swim, it’s low-Impact, burns calories, an alternative exercise to name a few, it’s also something the entire family can do, exercising in water offers many health benefits and can be continued for a lifetime.
Booking not required
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For times: Click the Bilston or Central Swim Times tabs above.
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Make a splash with fun float sessions for families with children aged 8 and under. With a large selection of inflatables and floats, it’s a fun way to keep children occupied.
Aqua Class
Pumping music, sociable surroundings and an alternative way to work all the muscles in the body. Safer than regular aerobics, aquacise is lower in impact and causes less stress on joints and muscles. A fun way to exercise no matter your age or ability.
These sessions are for families with children who have special educational needs or a disability. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer at all times in the pool.
Booking essential – call 01902 551010
50+ swimmers can swim for less during our designated swimming sessions.
Swimming Lessons
WV active has qualified swimming instructors that can improve your swimming ability right from non-swimmers up to those who want to improve their swimming technique.
We currently offer adult swimming lessons at WV Active Central and WV Active Bilston - Bert Williams. We recommend that you book in advance to avoid disappointment, simply call 01902 551010, alternatively, if there are spaces available you can pay at reception upon your arrival.
What's it all about?
All lessons are an hour in duration and the maximum number of people in the lesson is 12. Places do fill up, so book now to avoid disappointment.
We offer swimming lessons for children between the ages of 4 - 16 years old.
Children's swimming lessons take place at Central and Bilston – Bert Williams. We work in partnership with the swimming governing body, Swim England, to offer lessons.
When are the lessons?
All children’s swimming lessons run outside of school hours Bilston – Bert Williams: Monday to Friday evenings plus Saturday and Sunday mornings. Central: Monday to Friday evenings. All standard lessons last for 25 minutes and children attend 1 lesson per week. Lessons are split into 10-week courses which run for 50 weeks of the year with a two-week break over the Christmas period. Each 10-week course costs £40. Please note, as your child progresses, it will be necessary to offer alternative days and times.
How do I enroll my child onto lessons?
Simply call us on 01902 551010 or speak to reception staff at WV Active Central or WV Active Bilston – Bert Williams. You will be contacted when a vacancy for your child's ability becomes available. Please ensure that you advise us of any changes to contact details as soon as possible to avoid any delay in your child starting lessons. We can take children on our waiting list from 4 years old if places are not available.
We offer Rookie Lifeguard lessons for children between the ages of 8 – 12 years old.
Rookie Lifeguard take place at Central and Bilston – Bert Williams. We work in partnership with the swimming governing body, Swim England, and the Royal Life Saving Society to offer these lessons.
All Rookie Lifeguard swimming lessons run outside of school hours: Bilston – Bert Williams: Monday to Friday evenings plus Saturday and Sunday mornings Central: Monday to Friday evenings Lessons last for 40 minutes and children attend 1 lesson per week.
Lessons are split into 10-week courses which run for 50 weeks of the year with a two-week break over the Christmas period. Each 10-week course costs £50. Please note, as your child progresses, it will be necessary to offer alternative days and times.
Simply call us on 01902 551010 or speak to reception staff at WV Active Central or WV Active Bilston – Bert Williams. You will be contacted when a vacancy for your child's ability becomes available. Please ensure that you advise us of any changes to contact details as soon as possible to avoid any delay in your child starting lessons. We can take children on our waiting list from 8 years old if places are not available.
Reduced lanes on the last two Wednesdays of the month between 10:00am - 11:00am and the last two Thursdays of the month between 9:00pm – 10:00pm due to staff training.
Gala Day Swimming Pool Closures at Central - Please note the swimming pool will be closed for public swimming on these Gala days.
Reduced lanes every first Wednesday of the month between 12:30pm - 1:30pm and second Thursday of the month between 9:00pm – 10:00pm due to staff training.
* Change Village area to be used during these times, no access to the Studio Pool change rooms
Please note the swimming pool will be closed for public swimming on these Gala days.