SEND Fun Pool Session
SEN Session, no waves, no water features, no music
About SEND Session
Term time only - The first Saturday of the month 9:30am to 11am swim session is a SEND session with no music, waves or pool features on in the Fun Pool area
The Sovereign Centre does its best to minimise sudden noises but please be advised there may still be whistle blows and tannoy announcements during this session as these are essential for pool safety and operation
All sessions will be banded with a coloured wristband - this can be worn by the parent/carer if it is a sensory concern
Price
i-go offer still applies - Reduced rate for swimming of £2.30 for i-go cardholders and one carer goes free
How to claim
Book online and search for the first Saturday of the month where you will see the SEND session as an option.
If you have any questions please call 01323 738822 or email eastbourneleisure@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk
Show your i-go card on entry
Terms and conditions
Not to be used with any other offers
About Sovereign Centre
PLEASE NOTE The Fun Pool is currently closed and is expected to re-open on the 5 April 2025. This is because the Sovereign Centre is transitioning to new management.
The Sovereign Centre is a large leisure centre offering a wide range of facilities including a gym, fun pool with wave machine and flume, Aqua Challenge inflatable assault course, 25 meter gala swimming pool, diving pool, swimming lessons, gymnastics lessons, sauna and steam room, workout studio, junior gym, birthday parties, cafe and much more! Centre opening times, see the pool timetable page
Learn more about Sovereign Centre
Accessibility
Mobility and/or building
- Wheel Chair Accessible venue
- Wheel Chair Accessible Entrance
Automatic wide entry doors with low level button and flat access
There is a wheelchair gate allowing easier access to poolside, which has some hand rails around it
The Fun Pool changing rooms in the Family changing area include large disabled changing rooms (without grab handles) and larger size group cubicles
Low vanity areas and low level lockers are available
Access to the poolside is ramped with rails. There are level open showers on poolside. Access into the water at the deep end is down steps with rails. There is also a gently sloping lagoon style entrance to the fun pool, pool wheelchairs can be wheeled straight into the water (at own risk). Water in this pool is heated to 30%C which is warmer than average
Poolside chairs can be requested from the Lifeguards
In the older part of the building (the training pool area) there are cubicles with grabrails and a disabled shower with grab rails, safety cord and low sink. There is a gully across the entrance to this shower which causes a slight dip
Toileting/Changing
- Accessible Toilets
- Grab/Drop Down Rails
Find the nearest Changing Places toilet Closest is at Sovereign Harbour 0.09 miles away
Outdoors
- Wheelchair Access to Outdoor Areas
There is a step to access the outdoor grass area.
Hearing Assistance
- Hearing loop
The Unexpected
- There can be sudden loud noise
Music in fun pool and splashing water. There is music in the gym
Location
The Sovereign Centre Royal Parade
Eastbourne, BN22 7LQ