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Sunderland Aquatic Centre

Play & Activity Centre · Tyne and Wear, England

Sunderland Aquatic Centre is a play & activity centre in Tyne and Wear, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £7.35 · Child £7.35 · Family £29.40
Everyone Active: Mega Inflatable on Sundays (not gala weekends) at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, £7.35 per person; arrive 15 minutes early. Soft play for toddlers to 8s, open daily 9am-7pm (price by phone, 0191 514 4300). Standard swim prices aren't listed, so the family figure here is the inflatable price for four.
Best time to goSunday inflatable sessions sell out; book ahead.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages; check under-8 supervision rules (usually one adult per two young children)
Inflatable: ages 5+ who can swim 25m in a buoyancy aid; 5-7s need one adult each in the water. Soft play up to age 8.
If it rainsIndoors (outdoor pools are summer only)
FoodCafé with hot and cold food.
Money saverOff-peak and family swim sessions are cheapest; leisure-card holders pay less
Top tipsOlympic-size pool with a giant Sunday inflatable and a soft play for under-8s.
What to packSwimwear, towel, swim nappies for babies, £1 coin for lockers, goggles

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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