Opening Hours and How to Get Here
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, we’re open from early until late, so you can fit us into your schedule at a time which suits you.
For public access to our other pools please check the family fun session times on the online timetable; this also lists relaxed swim, public dive and water-based fitness class times.
Please note: All our swimming pools and café are closed for staff training every Wednesday from 9am to 10am.
The above does not apply on Wednesday, 12 February due to the school holidays.
Opening Hours
Main Pool Opening Hours
Monday | 05:30 - 21:30 |
Tuesday | 05:30 - 21:30 |
Wednesday | 05:30 - 21:30 |
Thursday | 05:30 - 21:30 |
Friday | 05:30 - 21:30 |
Saturday | 05:30 - 17:30 |
Sunday | 07:30 - 15:25 |
Monday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Tuesday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Wednesday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Thursday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Friday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Saturday | 05:30 - 20:00 |
Sunday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
Monday | 08:30 - 17:45 |
Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:45 |
Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:45 |
Thursday | 08:30 - 17:45 |
Friday | 08:30 - 17:45 |
Saturday | 08:30 - 17:45 |
Sunday | 08:30 - 17:45 |
Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Monday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Tuesday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Wednesday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Thursday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Friday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Saturday | 05:30 - 20:00 |
Sunday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
Staff Training takes place every Wednesday from 09:00 - 10:00 resulting in all pools and the cafe being closed for this hour, the Gym being open but unattended by staff and Soft Play not opening until 10:00. This will not apply on 12 February due to the school holidays. Clambers closes early on Tuesdays to allow the team to set up for our ASN session which runs from 1630-1800
Opening hours for specific activities may differ from venue opening.
Find Us
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- Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BB
- Click here to view our Information Hub, which is full of helpful FAQs and user guides.
- By Bus: Frequent services by Lothian Buses Dalkeith Road buses 2, 14, 30, 33, 51, N30, N14
- By Bike: Use the Edinburgh CycleStreets Journey Planner for direct and scenic route options. Bike racks are available on-site.
- By Car: We have a large customer car park to the rear of the building with and an additional small disabled and parent & child car park with ramp access to the building. Parking is FREE for customers for first 3 hours and tickets must be validated prior to exiting the building. The closest EV charging point is Charge Place Scotland , which is situated 5 minutes by foot via Holyrood Park Rd.
- On Foot: Burn calories on the way. You can get directions and an estimated walking time using the Google Maps app.
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![Guide Dogs Welcome](/img/icons/GuideDogsWelcome.png)
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