Description
The Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh is one of Scotland’s most iconic leisure centres, famous for its 50-metre pool and long history of hosting major swimming and diving events, including multiple Commonwealth Games. Open for over 50 years, it continues to keep the city active with world-class facilities and family-friendly fun. Alongside the pool, Clambers soft play offers adventures for children aged 0–10.
The centre features a top-quality gym, fitness classes, diving boards, gymnastics coaching, and AquaDash – an inflatable assault course on the water. Kids can explore the brand-new Clambers soft play with slides, football zone, and safe play areas, while families can relax at Café Refresh. Accessibility is also a priority, with a Poolpod lift, breastfeeding-friendly spaces, and free validated parking.
Pricing is flexible, with swim sessions from £8.50, gym visits from £10.50, and soft play sessions starting at £1.10 depending on age and duration. Party packages are also available, with exciting soft play parties priced at £18.99 per child.
With its unique mix of elite sports history, family-friendly play zones, and inclusive facilities, the Royal Commonwealth Pool is a must-visit for both locals and visitors. Whether you want to swim, train, play, or celebrate, it’s a vibrant hub for health, fitness, and fun in Edinburgh.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: Yes
Features
We’re proud to have a top-spec gym, the city’s only 50-metre pool and a whole host of other spaces that allow you to stay active. We also run a successful coaching programme for swimming, diving and gymnastics. Read more about this here. For kids The Royal Commonwealth Pool is home to one of our three soft play venues across Edinburgh. The pool also hosts our thrilling inflatable assault course AquaDashand AquaDash Party, bookable during weekends and school holidays.
Clambers received a brand-new frame installed in 2022 with exciting slides, upper-storey football pitch and many more exciting features to explore all designed with child safety and parental supervision in mind. Clambers Soft Play offers customers free wi-fi, free onsite parking (tickets must be validated before leaving the venue) and we are registered as breastfeeding friendly.
Don’t forget to drop into our on-site Café Refresh for hot and cold food, drinks, snacks and treats. The Royal Commonwealth Pool is also home to a ‘Poolpod’. The submersible lift creates an inclusive swimming environment for people with long-term health conditions, disabilities and rehabilitation needs.
3.23 miles
