About Sunderland Aquatic Centre
This modern facility at Stadium Park features heated pools, diving boards and a dedicated teaching area, with swimming lessons and activities suitable for all the family.
What's nearby
- Foundation of Light next door
- The Beacon of Light next door
- Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland next door
- Stadium of Light 150m away
- Sunderland Association Football Club 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
We went for the inflatable session. It was very well organised and staffed for safety. We had lots of fun in the hour session. Would definitely go back. Only issue we had was part of the inflatable deflated during the last 20 minutes.
· via Google
Visited for the 50m olympic size pool and wasn't disappointed! Used the Everyone Active app, which I already had an account with, so booking was relatively easy, and comparatively good value for money at £5.95 for an adult swim. The 50m pool was only available on Saturday or Wednesday when we booked - I guess the rest of the week it's divided into 2x25m - but the app made this clear. Parking was easy (and free) at the stadium car park opposite. Reception staff were helpful. Changing rooms were clean, plenty of cubicles, toilets, lockers (£1 returnable or bring your own padlock) and warm showers. There were only 2 of us in the slow lane (the faster lanes seemed busier) on the Saturday afternoon session. Pool is well-maintained and slightly warmer than most competition pools I've swam in. 4 lifeguards who were attentive throughout the session. Definitely worth a visit 👌
· via Google
The pool was frezzing today me and my son got out early as it was so cold, every thing was clean. I was dying for a got drink and the cafe is a separate busy and the safe said the woman just comes in when she feels like it 🙄 ridiculous especially in the school holidays. Ill pick somewhere else next time.
· via Google
Needs a bit of attention, changing rooms smell of urine, pool can sometimes be freezing, but does offer some fab aqua fit/ water zumba classes...good inflatables in the school holidays, great soft play also.
· via Google
Visitors say this aquatic center offers excellent swimming pools, including a semi-Olympic pool, and great facilities like soft play areas and inflatables for kids. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the clean changing rooms.
Some reviews mention parking can be difficult and expensive.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Stadium Park, Sunderland, SR5 1SU Get directions
- Category
- Swimming & Leisure Centres
- Guest rating
- 4.0 / 5 (421 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Destination
- Sunderland