• The Highgrove Centre has 2 pools.

• The main pool is 33.3 meters in length with a depth that varies from 1.22 meters in the shallow end to 3.81 meters in the deep end.

• The training pool has a depth of 1 meter.

• The main pool is equipped with a hoist and special walk-in steps to help those with a physical disability getting in and out of the water.

• Floats and swimming aids are available.

• Help and tuition is available in the pool but this cannot be guaranteed on a one to one basis for the entire session in the pool.

• Please note that Highgrove Pool is closed for refurbishment until 2013. The club currently meet at Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex, Gatting Way, Uxbridge (UB8 1ES) between 6pm and 7pm on Saturday evenings. The club has the use of the 8 lane, indoor 25 metre shallow pool and also the Children's Recreation Pool.

• For Highgrove pool photos click here

Pool Evacuation Procedure

 (in the event of an emergency or sounding of the alarm)

• On hearing an alarm, all swimmers are to make for the nearest poolside and wait in the water for further instructions

• A recognised Turtle helper will go to the First Aid Point where the pool lifeguards will be assembled and await instructions from the pool duty manager.

• The pool duty manager will advise what action is to be taken.

• If necessary, swimmers will exit the water and leave by the exits as directed by the pool lifeguards to the outside assembly points.

• All able bodied members should give assistance as directed by lifeguards or Turtle helpers, or as required and be aware of swimmers who might need help to exit the water.

• Turtles helpers should liaise with lifeguards at all times.