Get active @ Northfield

Get active @ Northfield offers a strong mix of gym, fitness, swimming, racket sport, and sports hall activities.

The venue offers a wide fitness programme, with current activity information mentioning classes such as Body Attack, Yoga, Circuits, Aqua Zumba, and other group exercise sessions.

The sports hall supports indoor activities such as badminton, squash, table tennis, pickleball, and other community sport, subject to availability.

Swimming is a major part of the Northfield offer, with public swimming, adult lane swimming, swimming lessons, coached programmes, and wellbeing-focused pool sessions available through the venue timetable.

Browse the activities below to find the right session for you.

The 25 metre swimming pool is one of the main features at Get active @ Northfield, supporting public swimming, lane swimming, lessons, coached programmes, and accessible pool activity.

The pool has depths ranging from 1.0m at the shallow end to 2.0m at the deep end. Ladders are located at each corner for ease of access, with pool stairs also available.

Swimming lessons and coached programmes are available for a wide range of ages, from early years through to adults, helping swimmers build confidence, develop technique, and enjoy time in the water.

Northfield also hosts pool-based wellbeing activity, including Swim Together, a gentle swim space created especially for adults living with mental illness or experiencing mental health challenges.

Pool changing facilities include lockers, accessible lockers, changing cubicles, family changing rooms, group changing rooms, and accessible changing provision.

A pool hoist is available for safe and simple access to the water, and the accessible changing room includes a ceiling hoist and wheelchair with direct access to the pool.

Get active @ Northfield is part of Sport Aberdeen’s city-wide swimming lesson programme, supporting swimmers from their first time in the water through to more confident and independent swimming.

Our Learn to Swim pathway includes early years, school age, and adult swimming lessons, helping children and adults build confidence, develop technique, and learn a vital life skill in a safe and supportive environment.

Early Years Swim Programme

Our Early Years Swim Programme is suitable from birth to school age, helping babies, toddlers, and pre-school children become comfortable and confident in the water through fun, age-appropriate sessions.

School Age Learn to Swim Programme

Our School Age Learn to Swim Programme helps children develop water confidence, core swimming skills, and stroke technique as they progress through the Scottish Swimming framework.

Adult Swimming Lessons

Adult Swimming Lessons are available for different confidence levels, from adults who are nervous in the water to those looking to improve technique, stamina, and stroke development.

To explore swimming lesson options, levels, and availability, please visit our swimming lessons pages.