Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre
The Main Pool caters for every need, from casual swimming and tuition and sub-aqua training, to all the excitement of competitive galas and water polo matches.
The Main Pool is 33.3 metres (length) by 12.5 metres (width), six-lane, indoor, competition pool. The depth of this pool ranges from 3ft to 12ft 6.
The main pool also has flume and diving board facilities. Please note flume operating hours are subject to change. This facility can only be accessed by a set of stairs.
The diving pit accommodates 1-metre and 3-metre spring- boards, and a 5-metre fixed diving platform.
Diving board operating hours are as follows;
1 metre board - open during all public sessions
3 metre and 5 metre boards - open Wednesdays, 6pm to 8pm, Saturdays, 3pm to 5pm and Sundays 10am to 12 noon.
A spectator-viewing gallery overlooks the Main Pool, with seating for over 240 people.
Learner Pool
The smaller Learner Pool is 20-metres (length) by 10-metres (width); and has been specially designed for new swimmers of all ages. Young children will love to play in the warm water, which ranges from a depth of 75cm to 90cm.
A spectator-viewing gallery overlooks the Learner Pool, with bench seating for around 30 people. Please note this facility can only be accessed by a set of stairs.
Outdoor Pool
Situated in an enclosed grassed area with sunbathing terraces, the free form heated open air pool is an ideal setting for a family outing on a sunny day. For those who prefer to sit in comfort around the pool, there are garden tables and chairs, and a refreshment kiosk serving cool drinks and ice cream.
The outdoor pool is only open during the summer from May to September.
Swimming lessons and courses
Please contact the courses co-ordinator on 01245 615056 for details.
Pool parties
Please contact the Activities Administrator on 01245 615057 for details.
Outdoor pool facilities for hot summer days!
Hydrotherapy classes
Families enjoying a pool inflatable session
External view of the centre
- Spectators - £1.70
Children (Under 5 years, excluding Pool Fun) - FREE
Junior (5 to 15 years) - £2.40
Adult (16 years+) Peak - £3.60
Adult (16 years+) Lunchtime - £2.70
Adult (16 years+) Off Peak - £2.50
Concession (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) - £2.50
Water Workout - £4.90
Pool Fun (ECC School Holidays) - £3.10
- Opening Times:
- The following specifies the opening times for public sessions. For full details please visit our website - see link above.
Main Pool
Monday to Sunday - Open from 6.30am
Learner Pool
Monday to Saturday - Open from 12 noon
Sunday - Open from 8am
Outdoor Pool (May to September)
Monday to Sunday - Open from 8am
- Indoor / Outdoor: Indoor
- Swimming Lessons: Yes - Children and Adults
- Diving Boards: Yes
- Lane Swimming Sessions: Yes
- Ownership: Local Authority
- Learner Pool: Yes
- Cafe: Yes - Staffed Cafe
- Flumes: Yes
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Riverside Ice and leisure is located in the centre of Chelmsford and is signposted as the 'Leisure Centre'. There is a large car and coach park next to the Centre.
By bus or rail: Riverside is five minutes walk from the main railway station and bus station in Chelmsford.
Bar car from Colchester, Ipswich etc
Enter Chelmsford from the A12 onto the A1016. Follow the signs to 'Town Centre'. Turn off on slip road, sign posted "Chelmer Village, Town Centre and Springfield". Take the 4th exit on roundabout, travelling down Springfield Road towards the town centre. At the 5th set of traffic lights turn right into Victoria Road. Riverside Ice and Leisure is on the left immediately over the river.
By car from Romford, Brentwood etc
Take the exit from A12 to Chelmsford (A1016). Follow signs to 'Town Centre' (A414). At 'Marconi' roundabout take the 2nd exit (A414). At the 'Miami Motel' roundabout take the 1st exit to the town centre. At the 3rd set of traffic lights, turn left onto Parkway. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit. Turn left and then immediately right into Victoria Road. At the traffic lights go straight on, past the Police Station. Riverside Ice and Leisure is on the right opposite "Riverside Retail Park".
For more information, telephone the Centre (see contact details section below)