Stevenson Building Swimming Pool
Stevenson Building
Swimming Pool
25-metre, six-lane pool with sauna & steam room
Please check lane availability below when planning your visit.
Swimming Lessons
Water Confidence / Beginner / Intermediate
Six-week blocks starting Monday 3rd August 2026
Water Confidence Dates & Times
- Summer 2026 Block 1 — Started 8th June / Booking Now Closed
- Summer 2026 Block 2 — Starts 3rd August / Booking Opens 5th July @ 1600
Summer 2026 Block 1
Mondays 1600-1630 / 1730-1800
- 8th June
- 15th June
- 6th July
- 13th July
- 20th July
- 27th July
[no lessons 22nd & 29th June]
Wednesdays 1400-1430
- 10th June
- 17th June
- 8th July
- 15th July
- 29th July
- 5th August
[no lessons 24th June, 1st July & 22nd July]
Thursdays 1600-1630 / 1730-1800
- 11th June
- 18th June
- 9th July
- 16th July
- 30th July
- 6th August
[no lessons 25th June, 2nd July & 23rd July]
Summer 2026 Block 2
Mondays 1600-1630
- 3rd August
- 10th August
- 17th August
- 24th August
- 31st August
- 7th September
Wednesdays 1400-1430 & 1500-1530
- 12th August
- 19th August
- 26th August
- 2nd September
- 9th September
- 16th September
Thursdays 1600-1630
- 13th August
- 20th August
- 27th August
- 3rd September
- 10th September
- 17th September
Beginner Swim Lessons Dates & Times
- Summer 2026 Block 1 — Started 8th June / Booking Now Closed
- Summer 2026 Block 2 — Starts 3rd August / Booking Opens 5th July @ 1630
Summer 2026 Block 1
Mondays 1630-1700
- 8th June
- 15th June
- 6th July
- 13th July
- 20th July
- 27th July
[no lessons 22nd & 29th June]
Wednesdays 1430-1500
- 10th June
- 17th June
- 8th July
- 15th July
- 29th July
- 5th August
[no lessons 24th June, 1st July & 22nd July]
Thursdays 1630-1700
- 11th June
- 18th June
- 9th July
- 16th July
- 30th July
- 6th August
[no lessons 25th June, 2nd July & 23rd July]
Summer 2026 Block 2
Mondays 1630-1700 & 1700-1730
- 3rd August
- 10th August
- 17th August
- 24th August
- 31st August
- 7th September
Wednesdays 1430-1500 & 1530-1600
- 12th August
- 19th August
- 26th August
- 2nd September
- 9th September
- 16th September
Thursdays 1630-1700 & 1700-1730
- 13th August
- 20th August
- 27th August
- 3rd September
- 10th September
- 17th September
Intermediate Swim Lessons Dates & Times
- Summer 2026 Block 1 — Started 8th June / Booking Now Closed
- Summer 2026 Block 2 — Starts 3rd August / Booking Opens 5th July @ 1700
Summer 2026 Block 1
Mondays 1700-1730
- 8th June
- 15th June
- 6th July
- 13th July
- 20th July
- 27th July
[no lessons 22nd & 29th June]
Wednesdays 1500-1530 / 1530-1600
- 10th June
- 17th June
- 8th July
- 15th July
- 29th July
- 5th August
[no lessons 24th June, 1st July & 22nd July]
Thursdays 1700-1730
- 11th June
- 18th June
- 9th July
- 16th July
- 30th July
- 6th August
[no lessons 25th June, 2nd July & 23rd July]
Summer 2026 Block 2
Mondays 1730-1800
- 3rd August
- 10th August
- 17th August
- 24th August
- 31st August
- 7th September
Thursdays 1730-1800
- 13th August
- 20th August
- 27th August
- 3rd September
- 10th September
- 17th September
Swimming Session Times
SwimFit Classes
- SwimFit Intermediate — Mondays 1800-1900
- SwimFit Advanced — Mondays 1900-2000
- SwimFit General — Thursdays 1900-2000
Search 'Swim Fit' here to book
Accessible Swim Sessions
- Accessible Swim Sessions — Thursdays 1800-1900
Swimming Pool Lane Availability
Please note that there may be occasional changes to lane availability at short notice, not shown in the timetable below.
Swimming Pool, Sauna & Steam Room FAQ
Do I need to book to use the swimming pool?
No, advance booking is not required to use the Stevenson Building swimming pool.
The pool is available for use by members (and Day Pass holders) any time during our opening hours subject to lane availibility.
You can check to see which lanes are available by looking at our pool Lane Usage Timetable.
When is the swimming pool open?
The Stevenson Building swimming pool is open at all times during our opening hours
Advance booking is not required, but access is subject to lane availability.
You can see which lanes are available when by checking our pool Lane Usage Timetable.
Check swimming pool availability here
Pool access is included in membership, and non-members can access the pool by purchasing a Day Pass.
Is the swimming pool open to the public?
Yes, the Stevenson Building swimming pool is open to UofG Sport members and the general public – non-members can access the pool by purchasing a Day Pass.
Booking is not required – the pool is available for use any time during our opening hours subject to lane availibility.
You can check to see which lanes are available when by looking at our pool Lane Usage Timetable.
What times are the sauna and steam room available to use?
The sauna and steam room are generally available for use during Stevenson Building opening hours.
However, during term-time only the sauna and steam may be subject to closure at the some of the following times:
- Tuesday 2000-2200
- Wednesday 2030-2200
- Thursday 1900-2200
- Sunday 0900-1015
These closure times are variable and subject to change, so please remember to check the Pool Lane Usage Timetable for up-to-date closure times.
Can I use the pool changing rooms and lockers?
Yes. There are changing rooms available Level 2 of the Stevenson Building for pool users only – with lockers which require you to bring your own padlock. (We have padlocks for sale at reception for £2 if you forget yours or don't have one.)
As indicated in our Ts&Cs (Clause 50c) UofG Sport takes no responsibility for the loss, theft or damage of any items brought into the Facilities, unless UofG Sport is shown to have been negligent.
Is towel hire available?
Yes – towels can be hired from Front Desk and towel hire prices are as follows:
- Individual Towel Hire – £1.00
- Towel Hire Card (10 x Towel Hires) – £7.00
Please bring your UofG Sport membership card with you if you are planning to hire a towel (student/staff ID card for University members) as we require and ID card as a deposit for towel hire.
Can I bring children to UofG Sport facilities?
UofG Sport members (or non-members with a Day Pass) can sign up to two children (aged 15 or under) into the Stevenson Building free of charge, with the following conditions.
Child access is only permitted at the following times:
- Fridays after 5pm
- Saturdays and Sundays all day (09:00-17:30)
- During specified holiday periods (see below)
Supervised child access is permitted to the following areas only:
- Swimming Pool (but not sauna/steam room)
- Sports Hall
- Activity Hall
- Squash Courts
Child access is not permitted to the following areas without prior approval from UofG Sport:
- Pulse (cardio gym)
- PowerPlay (strength gym)
- Revolve (indoor cycling studio)
- Sauna/Steam Room
- Fitness Classes
Please be aware that:
- As part of any child access arrangement, children must always be supervised closely by a supervising adult. UofG Sport expects that adults who are supervising children must ensure they are always in close contact with the child. This extends to changing rooms, toilets, halls and the swimming pool itself.
- In the absence or unavailability of family changing rooms, any child aged 8 or under may be taken by a supervising adult into an opposite-sex changing room.
- Access to some areas may be limited at times to babies and very young children. This will be dependant on activities in spaces and will be at the manager's discretion to ensure safety at all times.
During the following holiday periods, child access is permitted at any time during opening hours:
- Saturday 20th December 2025 — Sunday 11th January 2026
- Saturday 28th March — Sunday 19th April 2026
- Saturday 23rd May — Sunday 6th September 2026
Can I use the pool if I cannot swim confidently?
Members who are not confident in swimming two lengths of the pool are welcome to come to the swimming pool, but need to stay in the shallow end of the pool. The shallow end is one metre deep.
Swimming pool etiquette
Entering the Pool
- Check the signs and choose a lane appropriate to your speed
- Always let others know you are entering the lane and go in feet first
- Wait until other swimmers are clear of the wall before entering
Swimming
- Check the direction of the lane and make sure you follow this
- Always swim complete lengths of the pool
- Slower swimmers should pause at the wall to allow faster swimmers to pass
- Faster swimmers should allow slower swimmers as much time as possible before starting
- Don't use wide strokes when others are using long strokes
- Stop only at the wall, and stay in the corner of the lane so that others can turn safely
- Don't slip under ropes to move between lanes
Passing
- Faster swimmers should have right of way within the lane
- If you need to overtake during a length, gently tap feet to signal this
- Once you have been 'tapped' there is no need to stop, but you should move across to the lane rope to allow the pass
Be aware, be polite, communicate.