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Parish Wharf Leisure Centre

Portishead, United Kingdom•3.9(514)•Swimming Pool

Enjoy two pools with leisure facilities, gym, fitness classes, and family activities including an aquatic obstacle course and virtual reality experiences.

Parish Wharf Leisure Centre in Portishead is a comprehensive indoor leisure facility offering swimming pools, gym facilities, and diverse activities for families and individuals of all ages. The centre features two pools suitable for swimming lessons, leisure swimming, and family water activities, including Aqua Run – an innovative aquatic obstacle course designed for children and families to enjoy water-based challenges. Beyond the pools, visitors can access a well-equipped gym with diverse equipment catering to various fitness abilities and goals, alongside a range of group fitness classes including dance, pilates, and yoga sessions. The centre also offers sports facilities and programmes in badminton, table tennis, basketball, and football, partnered with National Governing Bodies to ensure quality coaching and engagement. For younger visitors, Parish Wharf provides innovative attractions such as Active Reality – an advanced virtual reality experience using sensors and immersive technology for interactive play. The centre operates flexible membership options including Premium (gym, swim, and classes), Swim-only, and discounted rates for ages 16-18, making it accessible for families with varying budgets and interests. Swimming lessons are available for all abilities, supporting water confidence and skill development.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 06:00 – 21:30
Tuesday: 06:00 – 21:30
Wednesday: 06:00 – 21:30
Thursday: 06:00 – 21:30
Friday: 06:00 – 20:45
Saturday: 07:30 – 18:30
Sunday: 07:30 – 18:30

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in or book in advance

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Cafeology

In-house coffee machine offering a wide range of freshly ground coffees to take away

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3.9(514 reviews)
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Gemma

Gemma

2 months ago

Went to the leisure pool for a family swim on may bank holiday Monday. * parking The car park was absolutely rammed, along with parking in the surrounding streets. I noticed a lot of people parking in the car park and then walk off to the harbour, I found this quite frustrating as a customer unable to park in a car park for the leisure centre, especially when I had a swimming session booked. I think it was 2 hours free parking. * booking online. I had booked online as the spaces were filling up fast. I found this quite difficult to do, I had to sign up and then try and pay. It didn't work the first time, it kept refusing the payment and saying I had too many children. I had 3 adults to 3 children. I gave up and then booked the following day with no problems, but it was frustrating as the original session i wanted to do was then sold out. * changing rooms.... As you enter the unisex changing rooms there is a small place where you have to take your shoes off... this space is VERY small and there is limited space, its a bit of a struggle when you are trying to put your shoes away or put them back on when people are coming in and out of the changing room - despite this, the changing room floors and seating areas were disgusting, it made me feel physically sick and made me really anxious and stressed during getting changed before and after the swimming pool. * the pool The leisure pool itself is quite simple but has fun features. There are 2 slides, but only for children to use and not adults - even though i feel an adult would safely be able to go down with a child. There were a few sprinklers and use of 2 small round pools. It did get quite boring after a while and even though it was only limited to a certain number of people, it still felt very crowded. At one point, my son came down the big slide and then another child came down directly behind him, pushing my son off the slide and into the water - this was dangerous and it was lucky I was there - bearing in mind it is right next to the lifeguard, they didn't say anything, not sure what they are there to actually do if not state safety. I saw this child do it a few times to other children as well on the same slide. * shower shower was nice and hot but they are right next to the pool, so it feels uncomfortable to have a proper wash and hair wash after getting out of the pool. Overall the experience was okay, the main thing that did it for me was how dirty the changing rooms were. The price was fair but I don't think I will return again.

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Morgan

Morgan

2 months ago

Unfortunately when booking to use the swimming pool here, we didn’t really get the memo that the children’s area and main swimming pool were now restricted to certain tickets, I used to come here often growing up with my mother when both were included in the ticket, I was taken aback to find out since covid they are now two separate tickets which would require doubling the cost for full access if not limited on booking space, not to mention the lockers which require you to bring your own padlock or pay £6 for one to have the option to securely store your things?!?! No free or £1 coin/token lockers like most pools??? I have no complaints about the staff they were approachable and seemed friendly but I think the business itself has a lot of audacity to charge double the price for a facility that pre covid was completely accessible in one ticket, it really disappointed my young nieces. If you’re looking for an affordable pool with good facilities particularly for young children, quite frankly there are now much better ones in and around Bristol with similarly priced tickets.

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Tom Barton

Tom Barton

3 months ago

Decent facilities but the price just keeps creeping up. For someone that only uses the gym it doesn't seem like good value for money. The final straw was having an operation and being told I could freeze my membership but that still costs £5 a month in the end I cancelled and will probably join somewhere else post recovery

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Kerstin Simson

Kerstin Simson

4 months ago

After a recent knee operation I was looking for a pool that has capacity other than lane swimming after 17:00 so I can continue with my hydro exercises several times during the week. Surprisingly difficult to find but I was really happy to find Parish Wharf. Laura showed me around and gave me good information on what is offered including a price for signing up. Great service. A few weeks later I signed up and that went smoothly as well. Looking forward to using the facilities soon.

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Rachel Stokes

Rachel Stokes

5 months ago

My son was taking swimming lessons here, he completed a stage, there is no space for him in the next level up but I’m told I have to keep paying the monthly fee in order just to keep him on the waiting list for the next space! Fraud? Can you make people pay for a service they’re not receiving? Absolutely disgusted with the treatment received. I would recommend you choose Henbury if you can. The pool is also much cleaner

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 28 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Parish Wharf Leisure Centre

Is Parish Wharf Leisure Centre free to visit?

Parish Wharf Leisure Centre is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Parish Wharf Leisure Centre suitable for?

Parish Wharf Leisure Centre is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Parish Wharf Leisure Centre dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre.

Is there parking at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre?

Yes — Parish Wharf Leisure Centre has on-site parking, plus additional parking nearby.

Is there food at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre?

Yes — Cafeology is on site at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre. In-house coffee machine offering a wide range of freshly ground coffees to take away

Is Parish Wharf Leisure Centre pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Parish Wharf Leisure Centre is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre?

Parish Wharf Leisure Centre is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Parish Wharf Leisure Centre by public transport?

Parish Wharf Leisure Centre isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.

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