1 / 3Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre
📍 Manchester, North West
Community leisure centre in Manchester with a 25-metre pool, teaching pool, gym with Matrix equipment, four-court sports hall, squash courts, sauna, and aerobics studio. Learn to Swim programmes available. Free parking.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families with school-age children who want affordable, no-frills community swimming with good lane availability. Junior ticket pricing is very low and the pool temperature is consistently described as comfortable. Lane swimming pre-booking is the recommended approach for a frustration-free session.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Tom Ford
8 months ago
“✨10/10 for service by Connor ✨ I called to enquire about the gym/sauna/steam facilities. Connor was able to answer every question and even informed me that they don't have a steam room but other locations do which I can also use within the same membership. Connor went above and beyond to provide me with excellent support and service. Thank you! I hope the facilities match the same level of expectation.”
reviewwriter x
7 months ago
“this pool is a really nice one!! For juniors the cost of tickets is like £2.70 and the pool is not actually so cold!! I have come here a lot and you can book a lane swim or like an open swim!! Recommend!! ❤️”
Hazel Brown
7 months ago
“I go to swim here, usually not very busy so you can lane swim without constantly bumping into people”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre has a 25-metre main pool and a separate teaching pool used for Learn to Swim lessons and aquatic classes. The gym runs Matrix equipment alongside group fitness classes, badminton, netball, and gymnastics. Sauna and aerobics studio on site. A coffee shop is available, with reduced hours on some days. Free parking and a swimming pool hoist for accessibility. Lane swimming sessions can be pre-booked for a quieter experience.










