Opened to the public in April 2008, Sunderland Aquatic Centre has the finest swimming and diving facilities in the North East of England boasting the only 50m swimming pool between Leeds and Edinburgh. In its first two years the centre has firmly established itself as a regional, national and international venue for swimming and diving events and the centre is privileged to host the 2010 North East England UK School Games.

As well as the 50m pool and diving pool the centre offers a state of the art fully equipped Wellness Centre (featuring TechnoGym equipment), Exercise Studio, Cardio Cycling Zone and Kinesis Zone.

For more information on the Sunderland Aquatic Centre visit: www.sunderland.gov.uk/leisure and click on 'Aquatics'.

Sunderland Aquatic Centre
Stadium Park, Sunderland SR5 1SU
Tel: 0191 561 6161

Sunderland Aquatic Centre is easy to find to the north of Sunderland city centre and can be accessed from the A19 (north and south) by taking the A1231 (Sunderland North) turn off. After four roundabouts keep to the left hand lane and follow the signs for the Stadium of Light. Continue on this road and you will see the Aquatic Centre on your right.