Upcoming pool improvements
We are going to be redecorating the pool and installing new boilers at SWFLC, meaning the pool will be closed and showers will be unavailable for a time. Work starts on Monday 4 November and is planned to finish by Saturday 21 December 2024. You can read more about the SWFLC improvement works and what it means for you. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Closed showers
Due to an issue with the showers at Dovedale, they are closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Squash
Squash is a lightning-fast racket sport which gets faster as the ball warms up.
Squash will challenge your speed, agility and stamina, giving you an individual workout while competing against someone else.
The perfect stress-reliever, squash is a social and fun way to get really fit.
At Dovedale we have three squash courts available to hire, all with excellent viewing facilities. Changing facilities are located close to the courts.
Court bookings last for 40 minutes.
Bookings start at 5.10pm on weekdays and 9.10am on weekends. Sessions then continue in 40 minute increments.
Peak times
- Monday, 5pm to 11pm
- Tuesday, 5pm to 11pm
- Wednesday, 5pm to 10pm
- Thursday, 5pm to 11pm
- Friday, 5pm to 10pm
- Saturday, 9am to 12pm
- Sunday, 9am to 12pm
Off-peak times
- Saturday, 12pm to 5pm
- Sunday, 12pm to 9pm
ourChelmsford Lite card prices
- Standard peak: £12.30
- Standard off-peak: £8.80
- Discounted peak: £8.70
- Discounted off-peak: £8
ourChelmsford Plus Card prices
- Standard peak: £11
- Standard off-peak: £7.50
- Discounted peak: £7.40
- Discounted off-peak: £6.70
We advise that you book in advance.
You can:
- book online
- book via the app
- visit the centre or call 01245 605685 to book
You can book:
- seven days in advance if you have an ourChelmsford Premium or Plus card.
- two days in advance if you have an ourChelmsford Lite card.
Cancellations
If you can't attend a booking, you need to cancel at least 24 hours before it starts either online or by calling the centre. We will charge you the full amount for the court if you do not cancel in time, or if you do not attend.
- If you want to use a locker, you will need a £1 coin to release the key. You will get the £1 back when you return the key. Lockers are located in the changing rooms.
- There is a male group changing area and a female group changing area.
- Accessible changing is available.
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