Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub

Is it right for my child?

• Pools: a 25 metre six lane pool with safety cameras, and a leisure pool with a flume. The flume runs only during general, family and toddler swims and fun sessions.
• Family swims: the leisure pool timetable has a family swim every day in term time. The council describes these as sessions for all ages where families enjoy the water together.
• Inflatable fun sessions: children climb and slide on an inflatable in the water. These are the only swims you need to book. To use the inflatable, children must swim 25 metres unaided without stopping, and be 16 or under unless the facility says otherwise. No flotation aids are allowed on it.
• Under 4s: the council recommends one adult over 16 for each child under 4. Mini splash time is a pre-school swim with toys, held in the leisure pool on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings in term time.
• Outdoor play: there is a children’s outdoor play area.
• Older children: lane swims are for ages 12 and over.

Plan your visit: a parent’s checklist

• Check the timetable first. Pool sessions change in school holidays.
• Book ahead for an inflatable fun session. The swimming page says these are the only swims you need to book.
• Count your adults. Under 8s need an adult over 16, at two children per adult. Active North Yorkshire swimming lessons are exempt.
• Note the exit code if you use the on-site car park. The barrier lets you in, but you need a code to leave, shown around the centre.
• Expect to remove shoes before the changing village, unless that affects your balance. Leave glass bottles at home.
• Planning a Christmas trip? The centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Phone 01423 860011 to check holiday hours, including which date the Boxing Day closure falls on.

Prices and tickets

Swimming is pay per session. These are the prices on the official Knaresborough swimming page, checked on 12 November 2026.

• Adult swim: £6
• Junior swim (4 to 16 years): £4.50
• Under 4s: £1.10
• Family swim: £17, for two adults and two juniors, or one adult and three juniors
• Concessionary swim: £4.50
• Inflatable fun session: adult £6, junior £5, under 4s £1.50, concession £4.50

Concessions cover groups such as people on Personal Independence Payment, Carer’s Allowance or Universal Credit, with evidence. Book inflatable sessions on the Active North Yorkshire booking site.

Lessons: children’s learn to swim classes start at age 4. A 30 minute class costs £31 a month, or £7.75 pay as you go. Lessons run all year except the Christmas holidays.

Parties: Knaresborough offers ultra splash pool parties at £200, for up to 128 children. An inflatable costs £50 extra, and catering is £6.30 per person. The parties page and the pool timetable give different weekend party times, so confirm when you book.

Pushchairs, babies and toilets

• Toilets: the access information lists accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility.
• Baby changing: the official pages do not mention baby changing or swim nappies. Ask reception before your first visit.
• Pushchairs: the official pages do not mention pushchairs. They do list level access throughout, automatic entrance doors and a passenger lift to the first floor.

Food and drink

There is a café with a viewing area for the swimming pool and plenty of seating. It opens Monday to Friday 7.15am to 7pm, and Saturday and Sunday 7.15am to 4pm. The official pages give no menu. Eating, drinking and chewing gum are not allowed in the pool or on poolside without management approval.

Getting there and parking

• Address: Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, King James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EB.
• On-site parking: a small barrier car park with blue badge bays. You enter automatically but need a code, displayed around the centre, to exit. The official pages do not give a charge.
• If it is full: York Place pay and display car park (HG5 0AD) is opposite, with 240 spaces. It costs £0.70 for 1 hour, £1.30 for 2 hours and £1.70 for 4 hours. Pay with AppyParking. Disabled users and motorcycles park free. On-street parking is also available nearby.
• Trains and buses: Knaresborough station is 550 metres away. The main bus station is 250 metres away, and local buses stop right outside.

When to visit

The centre is open seven days a week. The term time pool timetable runs from Monday 2 November 2026, with a different programme in school holidays. The council’s Christmas school holiday is Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027.

• Family swims (term time): Monday to Wednesday 7pm to 8pm, Thursday and Friday 6pm to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday 5pm to 6pm.
• Inflatable fun sessions (term time): Saturday and Sunday, 12.30pm to 2pm.
• Mini splash time: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am to 10am, in the leisure pool.
• Christmas 2026: the centre opens on bank holidays except Christmas Day (Friday 25 December), Boxing Day and New Year’s Day (Friday 1 January 2027). Hours may vary. It does not say if Boxing Day means Saturday 26 or Monday 28 December, so phone to check. On 12 November 2026 the timetables page listed only term time timetables.

Additional needs and disability support

The centre publishes detailed access information.

Frequently asked questions

How much is swimming for children at Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub?

A junior swim costs £4.50 for ages 4 to 16, and under 4s pay £1.10. A family swim costs £17 for two adults and two juniors, or one adult and three juniors.

Does Knaresborough pool have a slide?

Yes, the leisure pool has a flume. It runs only during general, family and toddler swims and fun sessions.

Do I need to book a swim?

Only inflatable fun sessions need booking, says the swimming page.

How old do you have to be to swim without an adult?

Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult over 16, at two children per adult. Active North Yorkshire swimming lessons are exempt.

Is Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub open at Christmas?

It is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Ask whether the Boxing Day closure is Saturday 26 or Monday 28 December 2026. Other bank holiday hours may vary.

Is Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub good for autistic children?

It offers star scheme lessons for children with special educational needs, and a box of puzzles and toys at reception. Expect some pool hall noise.

Checked on 12 November 2026 against the official North Yorkshire Council (Active North Yorkshire) pages for Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, opening hours, facilities and access, swimming and prices, the term time pool timetable, sessions, lessons, pool parties, concessions, York Place car park, terms and conditions and school term dates. Prices and times can change, so check before you travel.