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Templemore Sports Complex

Derry's big 25-metre pool, gym and athletics complex on the Buncrana Road.

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Templemore Sports Complex — Derry's big 25-metre pool, gym and athletics complex on the Buncrana Road.

  • Pools: 25-metre swimming pool.
  • What's here: pool, gym, health suite with sauna and spa, fitness classes, indoor cycling, squash, outdoor athletics track.
  • Swim sessions: public swim, family swim, aqua aerobics, Learn to Swim lessons.
  • Cost: Check current prices.
  • Booking: Pre-book swim sessions online; times vary around lessons and clubs.
  • Best for: families, lane swimmers, learn-to-swim.
Plan your visit

The pool

The main draw is the 25-metre pool. It runs public swim sessions, family sessions, aqua aerobics and the children's Learn to Swim programme, with times set around school and club bookings, so check the current swim timetable before you go.

25-metre swimming pool Public and family swim sessions Learn to Swim programme for children Aqua aerobics Health suite with sauna and spa Gym and fitness classes Outdoor athletics track Squash courts
Good to know before you go:

Family swim sessions, aqua aerobics and school-holiday activity sessions run through the year. Check the current swim and class timetable before you travel, as pool times change around lessons and clubs.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🩱Swimwear & a towelBring a pound coin for the lockers too — some still take them.
  • 🥽Goggles & armbandsHandy for the little ones in the learner pool.
  • 💷A bit of pocket moneyFor the vending machine or café after a swim.
  • 📱The session timesPublic and family swims run to a timetable — check before you go.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
leisure centre with pool
Pools
25-metre swimming pool
What's here
pool, gym, health suite with sauna and spa, fitness classes, indoor cycling, squash, outdoor athletics track
Swim sessions
public swim, family swim, aqua aerobics, Learn to Swim lessons
Cost
Check current prices
Booking
Pre-book swim sessions online; times vary around lessons and clubs
Best for
families, lane swimmers, learn-to-swim
Parking
On-site parking
Address
Templemore Sports Complex, Buncrana Road, Derry
Questions

Before you go

Can we just turn up for a swim?
public swim, family swim, aqua aerobics, Learn to Swim lessons
How much is it?
Check current prices
Is there a fun pool for the kids?
25-metre swimming pool
Do I need to book?
Pre-book swim sessions online; times vary around lessons and clubs
Getting there

Templemore Sports Complex is at Templemore Sports Complex, Buncrana Road, Derry. On-site parking. Tap below for directions.

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About Templemore Sports Complex

Templemore is one of Derry's main leisure buildings, sat on the Buncrana Road with a full 25-metre pool at its heart. You can come for a public swim, put the kids into the Learn to Swim programme, or make a day of it with the gym, classes and the outdoor athletics track. It is run by Derry City and Strabane District Council.