# Strand Leisure Pool, Gillingham — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Take a splash at this Gillingham leisure centre featuring a relaxing lazy river, plus an onsite restaurant for refreshments after your swim. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/gillingham/attractions/strand-leisure-pool (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Swimming & Leisure Centres 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Strand Leisure Pool Pier Approach Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14351125711225330996&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Strand Leisure Park](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110114246688124943349) **In short:** Strand Leisure Pool is an attraction in Gillingham, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 560 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Strand Leisure Pool Take a splash at this Gillingham leisure centre featuring a relaxing lazy river, plus an onsite restaurant for refreshments after your swim. ## What's nearby - Strand Play Area next door - The Strand Lido next door - Segas Sailing Club next door - 2Js Preschool Ltd Gillingham 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Tuesday** 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Wednesday** 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Thursday** 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Friday** 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM **Saturday** 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Sunday** 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Darren](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106511559440569534720/reviews) ★★★★★ For decades I’ve visited the Strand. In all seasons and in all types of weather. I’ve met many interesting people here over the years. A lovely man called Derick comes to the Strand as often as he can, even Christmas Day; as he met his late wife here, many years ago. He feels like the Strand is part of his family. Sadly I think it’s Terrible, you have to pay to park here; to take your kids to play in a park, or swim. Going to a leisure park, Should be free, so families can go there more often to use the Park or Swimming Pool, for the Children to enjoy. Children need to play. I know some people that don’t go here anymore due to the parking fees. People with Children should be able to park for free. Don’t get me wrong, The Strand is a great place. It truly is and I’ve visited hundreds of times. The Strand itself is a tranquil grounding experience if you sit on a bench and the tide is in. Especially very early as the Sun comes up. Walk along to the Boat yard and sadly sometimes there’s normally raw sewage, floating on the water. Disgusting. Hopefully it’s gone by now. Not used the Swimming Pool in years but my children used to love the park. The Play area is really lovely and there’s lots of different apparatus to climb, or play on. The tiny miniature Train is still here and all ages can jump on and tour the park. The small kids Water area is open again so they can splash around and dodge the sprinklers. A Cafe for food and drink. Training apparatus in the field for adults to get fit. ( where the golf used to be ) Disability toilets and toilets for all. 4 car parks. A Lovely peaceful place early morning and late in the evening. Edit: The Fair was here today and it was very busy. The rides looked like a lot of fun. · via Google [Rachel](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110868630778937704124/reviews) ★★★★★ This place is my go to place soon as the sun shines. It's great for the kids n the dog walkers . But it's for the locals and not really worth travelling any distance for . No go area at night time though · via Google [KYtravel](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105559975295483173310/reviews) ★★★★★ Amazing lido, great value for money. We drove about 1 hr from london just to go here and had a great time. The facilities were clean, love the fact that there are warm and cold showers outside. Changing rooms were basic but no complaints. there's a shop inside to buy snacks, you can also bring your own floats and get them filled up for a £1 each and buy new floats for adults and children. they even have small rings and boats for the babies. life guards were attentive too. I recommend you take your camping chairs and a picnic, but there are a few places to sit whilst there too. We will be back very soon. · via Google [Sharon Elliott](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105614061744787950415/reviews) ★★★★★ Activities for children Small cafe and eating area Walk along the riverside is nice Very relaxing atmosphere · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d8cd876ac0e897:0xc72970cc808f9d34!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this park offers a variety of activities for children, including a fun fair and a play pool area, and features accessible swings and a wheelchair-friendly roundabout. They also highlight the relaxing atmosphere, clean grounds, and convenient parking, including disability parking. Some reviews mention the toilets can be poorly maintained. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Strand Approach Road, Gillingham, ME7 1TT [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.3949579%2C0.5632971) **Category** Swimming & Leisure Centres **Guest rating** 4.0 / 5 (560 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Destination** Gillingham [More attractions in Gillingham](https://staycation.co.uk/gillingham/attractions) ★ 4.0 (560 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.medway.gov.uk/leisurecultureandsport/sportscentres/thestrand.aspx?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01634 333925](tel:01634333925) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Gillingham **Postcode** ME7 1TT **Plus Code** 9F329HV7+X8 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d8cd876ac0e897:0xc72970cc808f9d34!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d8cd876ac0e897:0xc72970cc808f9d34!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d8cd876ac0e897:0xc72970cc808f9d34!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Gillingham Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Strand Leisure Pool has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Strand Leisure Pool? Yes: paid car park and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Strand Leisure Pool? 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