Manchester Aquatics Centre
location_on M13 9SS
Facility ref: MAN-MANCHE
50M LANES
HEATED 27.5°C
LANE POOL
Core Temp
thermostat
27.5
°C
Depth Profile
water
0.9 – 3
m
Lane Length
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50
m
Access Score
accessibility_new
74
/100
Crowding heatmap
LANE OCCUPANCY:
LOW
MED
HIGH
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HEATMAP AGGREGATES 25 VERIFIED USER REPORTS. SUBMIT YOURS BELOW.
Session timetable
| TIME | DAY | SESSION TYPE | LANES | BOOKING |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 09:30 | Mon | Lane | 8 | WALK-IN |
| 10:00 – 14:00 | Mon | Leisure | — | WALK-IN |
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Mon | Lane | 4 | WALK-IN |
| 06:30 – 09:30 | Tue | Lane | 8 | REQUIRED |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Tue | Lane | 5 | WALK-IN |
| 17:30 – 21:00 | Tue | Lane | 8 | REQUIRED |
| 06:30 – 09:30 | Wed | Lane | 8 | REQUIRED |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Wed | Lane | 5 | WALK-IN |
| 17:30 – 21:00 | Wed | Lane | 8 | REQUIRED |
| 06:30 – 09:30 | Thu | Lane | 8 | REQUIRED |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Thu | Lane | 5 | WALK-IN |
| 17:30 – 21:00 | Thu | Lane | 8 | REQUIRED |
| 06:30 – 09:30 | Fri | Lane | 8 | REQUIRED |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Fri | Lane | 5 | WALK-IN |
| 17:30 – 21:00 | Fri | Lane | 8 | REQUIRED |
| 06:30 – 09:30 | Sat | Lane | 8 | REQUIRED |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Sat | Lane | 5 | WALK-IN |
| 17:30 – 20:00 | Sat | Lane | 8 | WALK-IN |
| 08:00 – 09:30 | Sun | Lane | 8 | WALK-IN |
| 10:00 – 13:00 | Sun | Leisure | — | WALK-IN |
| 14:00 – 17:00 | Sun | Lane | 5 | WALK-IN |
Location & access
pin_dropM13 9SS
directions_transitManchester Oxford Road · 450m
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PAY AS YOU GO
£18.30 /wk
MONTHLY PASS
£37.50 /mo
SAVINGS VS PAYG: £41.74 / MONTH
radar
Last report 18 hours ago
Live condition report
verified
GLL / Better — what to expect
GLL trades as Better and operates around 270 leisure centres on concession contracts with local authorities. Expect a London-wide Better membership that unlocks swim entry across multiple boroughs, a standardised booking app with 8-day advance slots, and a Flex price band for off-peak lane swimming that is typically 18–25% cheaper than peak.
Pricing
| USER | SESSION | PER SWIM | MONTHLY | ANNUAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Lane | £6.10 | £37.50 | — |
| Child | Lane | £2.90 | — | — |
| Adult | Leisure | £5.80 | — | — |
Manchester Aquatics Centre is a 50m public pool in Manchester. Adult swim is £6.10 with a monthly pass at £37.50. Water temperature sits at 27.5°C. Nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road (450 m walk).
Compare with nearby pools
- Manchester Aquatics Centre vs Moss Side Leisure Centre 1.50 KM · PRICE Δ £0.15
- Manchester Aquatics Centre vs Chorlton Leisure Centre 3.88 KM · PRICE Δ £0.15
Other pools in Manchester
- Wythenshawe Forum M22 5RX
- Chorlton Leisure Centre M21 8BF
- Broadway Leisure Centre M40 5JZ
More Better (GLL) pools
- Mile End Park Leisure Centre London
- Britannia Leisure Centre London
- Kentish Town Sports Centre London
Frequently asked
- How much does a swim at Manchester Aquatics Centre cost?
- An adult pay-as-you-go swim is £6.10, or £37.50 per month with a swim-only pass.
- Is Manchester Aquatics Centre heated?
- Yes. The main pool is maintained at 27.5°C based on the most recent verified user report.
- Does Manchester Aquatics Centre have a learner pool for toddlers?
- Yes, a shallower learner pool is available alongside the main pool, suitable for children learning to swim and under-5s.
- Who operates Manchester Aquatics Centre?
- GLL / Better. GLL trades as Better and operates around 270 leisure centres on concession contracts with local authorities. Expect a London-wide Better membership that unlocks swim entry across multiple boroughs, a standardised…
- Do I need to book a lane in advance?
- Lane sessions at most public pools accept walk-ins outside peak hours, but 7–9 am and 6–8 pm slots increasingly require online booking. Check the session timetable above for per-slot booking requirements.