Frequently Asked Questions

Each session is 1 hour long. Sessions start on the hour, 20 minutes past the hour, 20 minutes to the hour.

Monday – Friday: 06:00 – 21:30
Saturday: 06:30 – 19:00
Sunday: 06:30 – 20:00

No

Sea Lanes is a national open water training pool and lilo’s are not permitted in the pool.

Yes, all swimmers are required to wear a swim hat.

Please check the website (top bar) if we have to suddenly close the pool.

Yes, the pool will be heated all year round.  We aim to keep this temperature at 19 degrees.

No, the pool is chlorinated.

6 x 2m lanes meaning the swimming pool has the capacity to hold 90-100 swimmers comfortably at any one time.

The pool is a 50m pool.

We welcome all enquires regarding filming or photography at Sea Lanes.  Along with the wonderful 50-meter heated outdoor pool with changing rooms we have a café/bar and event space for hire which could be used for a unit base or green room.

Please call the office on 07720 163072 or email media@sealanesbrighton.co.uk and one of our team will be in touch.

Yes, please visit the Pool Hire page to enquire.

Yes, please search for Guests-SeaLanes. No password required

Not a problem. Please see a customer advisor in reception.

Please ensure you have downloaded the South Downs Leisure app. You will see there is a tile “Access Control”. Hold your device approximately 20 centimetres away from the QR code once you have clicked on the “Access Control” tile. Please ensure you have turned on your location on your device and are using the FREE wifi.

There will be an access control gate inside reception that you will need to scan (using the South Downs Leisure app) the QR code in order to be allowed access in to the changing rooms. All swims and adult coaching must be pre-booked in order to gain access in to the changing areas and pool.

Lockers are available to store your belongings at own risk. Please either bring your own padlock or these can be purchased for £6.00 at reception.

As an award winning Sustainable Trust, we suggest green travelling to and from Sea Lanes.

• Cycling
  There are an abundance of bike racks available.
• Walking
  Accessible routes along the seafront both and east and west of Sea Lanes.
• Buses
  Please find the bus routes for Brighton and Hove or you may like to download the Brighton and Hove app. Travelling east to Sea Lanes, here are the timetables for Stagecoach.
• Train
  Nearest train station is Brighton. There are various buses that run from the station to Madeira Drive.
• Car Parking
  There is Pay and Display along Madeira Drive.

Please complete the online enquiry form and a member of our team will be in touch.

Please complete the online form to action your request.

Upon receipt of cancellation request, 1 further payment is required, membership will continue for 1 further calendar month

Your username is the email address that was registered when creating your account.
Please reset your password to create a new password

Our Terms and Conditions state:- A refund will not be given to non-members.

Any bookings that are paid for in advance are not transferable or refundable

We suggest using the South Downs Leisure app to make all your bookings. Use the tile “Switch Centres” and select the centre of your choice.

Sea Lanes members can use the pool at any time during opening hours. Members can also swim at Wadurs Swimming Pool and gym usage at Southwick Leisure Centre. Sea Lanes Members receive 50% discount for adult coaching at Sea Lanes.

No, the membership will run all year as the pool will remain open.

Further details can be found on our membership page.

Search for South Downs Leisure in the Google/App Store.

Bookings need to be in the name of the account. Users will need individual accounts to book. Please speak to a customer advisor at reception.

The easiest way to book is by downloading the app. Select the centre Sea Lanes.

Yes, please pre-book you activity via our app, online booking website or give us a call on 01273 044163

Check out our list of upcoming events for swim challenges and events in the pool and sea.

SwimTrek Triathlon Coaches
SwimTrek have a number of triathlon coaches who are BTF qualified and have experience competing in Triathlons and multisport events from local up to international level.

Group coached sessions are perfect for triathletes who want to improve the swimming part of their discipline.

To find out more and book, visit swimtrekcoaching.com

Sea Lanes Triathlon Clubs
There are also several local Triathlon clubs which hire lanes at Sea Lanes for coaching sessions including Brighton Tri Club and Brighton Phoenix.

SwimTrek Hub (Unit 10)
Swimwear, goggles, wetsuits, neoprene gloves, boots and hats, goggles, hats, kickboards, pull buoys, training fins, hand paddles, SwimTrek and Sea Lanes apparel. You can also shop online at shop.swimtrek.com

SDL (Swimming Pool)
Swimwear, goggles and hats

Paddle People (Unit 1)
Swimwear, goggles, towels and changing robes, wetsuits, gloves, water shoes and socks, dry bags, tow floats and buoyancy aids. You can also shop online at paddlepeople.co.uk.

All food and drink to be consumed at Sea Lanes must be purchased from our partners, FIKA, Bison Beer and Wood X Coal 

Yes, you can bring a birthday cake to your party/celebration, but we do charge a small ‘cakeage’ cost of £1 per head up to a maximum of £30. Please let the events team know if you are planning on bringing a cake ahead of your event.

We strongly urge you to pre-order food and drink from our dedicated event menus so it can be served at a pre-arranged time. Please note if you are ordering on the day guests will be subject to the wait times on the day which at peak times can be in excess of 45 minutes.

Pre-orders must be placed at least 7 days in advance of your event/booking. Please contact events@sealanesbrighton.co.uk if you have questions about a pre-order. You have until 7 days before your event to cancel any pre-ordered food or drinks without charge. Cancellation after this time will be non-refundable.

If you would like to set up a bar tab for your event this can be done on arrival with Bison Beer. A bank card will be held for the details of the bar tab. Bison Beer can also set a limit for the tab and adjust your instructions throughout the event. You will be charged at the end of your booking.

Yes, dogs are welcome in the event spaces and at Sea Lanes

Yes, we welcome children below the age of 18 before 9pm when accompanied by an adult

This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on the date and time of your booking. Please include these details in your enquiry. We do not allow DJs in the ClubHouse space between May-September or on the Private Terrace of our Studio space at any time.

Please note we do not have any DJ equipment on site available to hire. 

Yes. You are welcome to decorate with balloons, banners etc. but we ask that you do not stick decorations to the wall. No confetti, party poppers, glitter or similar. All decorations must be taken away at the end of your event or disposed of.

Please note you are not able to come in early. If you would like to come in earlier to decorate, you will need to book the extra time required. Please contact events@sealanesbrighton.co.uk if you need to extend your booking. 

Rooftop booths can be booked here: www.bisonbeer.co.uk/beachbar The booking widget only shows the times that are available to book and won’t let you book if there is no space.

Bison Beer is licensed until 11pm. Last orders are called at 10:45pm and we ask that all customers are off-site by 11:20pm.

Yes, you are welcome to rearrange the furniture as you wish, but all furniture is to stay in the event space, it cannot be removed.  

Unfortunately, we do not take bookings for 18^th Birthday parties.

As an award winning sustainable trust, sustainability as been at the forefront of Sea Lanes.

Please email us at sealanes@southdownsleisure.co.uk