None of the hotels here says children can swim at any time. 12 of 18 publish set children's swim times. Delta Manchester Airport and Breadsall Priory have a separate kids' pool or shallow area. 5 of 18 say the pool is free for hotel guests.
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Delta Hotels Manchester Airport
Hale Barns
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Marriott-run airport hotel in Hale Barns with an indoor pool, a separate children's pool, whirlpool and sauna. Pool use is free for guests and it opens 7am to 9.30pm daily.
Kids' poolFree for guestsFamily roomsHot tub40 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport · 12m pool
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Large hotel at Manchester Airport with a 12m indoor pool, sauna and steam room in its Pace Health Club, free for guests. Useful for a night before an early flight; triple rooms rather than true family rooms.
12m poolFree for guestsKids eat free40 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Village Hotel Manchester Cheadle
Cheadle
Kids' swim timesMonday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm; Friday and Saturday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm; Sunday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm
Mid-priced chain hotel in Cheadle, Stockport, with a recently refurbished indoor pool, sauna and steam room. Its children's sessions run to 6pm Monday to Thursday, later than most Village clubs.
Family roomsHot tub45 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Village Hotel Birmingham Walsall
Walsall · 25m pool
Kids' swim timesMonday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5:30pm; Friday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm; weekends 9am to 1pm and 3pm to 7pm
Mid-range chain hotel by the M6 at Walsall with a refurbished 25m indoor pool. Children have morning and afternoon swim slots every day.
25m poolFamily roomsHot tub50 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Delta Hotels Breadsall Priory Country Club
Morley
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Upmarket country club hotel on the Derby side of Nottingham with a heated indoor pool and a separate children's pool. Children's swim times aren't published.
Kids' poolHot tub50 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Village Hotel Birmingham Dudley
Dudley · 25m pool
Kids' swim timesMonday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6:30pm; Friday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm
Mid-range chain hotel on the edge of Dudley with a 25m indoor pool in its Village Gym. Children can swim most of the day, with longer sessions at weekends.
25m poolFamily roomsHot tub55 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Village Hotel Manchester Ashton
Ashton-under-Lyne · 25m pool
Kids' swim timesMonday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5.30pm; Friday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm
Mid-priced chain hotel on Ashton Leisure Park, east of Manchester, with a 25m pool, spa pool, sauna and steam room. Children's sessions run daily, with the longest afternoon slot on Fridays.
25m poolFamily roomsHot tub55 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Village Hotel Manchester Hyde
Hyde · 25m pool
Kids' swim timesMonday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm; Friday and Saturday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm; Sunday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm
Smaller Village hotel in Hyde, Tameside, with a 25m pool, spa pool, sauna and steam room. Children can swim mornings and afternoons daily, until 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
25m poolFamily roomsHot tub55 min Check pricesSee the pool -
The Midland, Manchester
Manchester
Kids' swim timesFamily swim for under-18s 7.30am to 9am and 5.30pm to 7pm Monday to Friday; 7.30am to 9am and 5.30pm to 6.30pm Saturday and Sunday
Upmarket city-centre hotel on Peter Street, run by Leonardo, with a relaxation pool in its Rena spa. Resident under-18s have two short family swim slots a day, early morning and early evening, and must be pre-booked.
Family roomsHot tub55 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Moor Hall Hotel & Spa
Sutton Coldfield
Kids' swim timesChildren 8am to 11am and 3pm to 7pm daily
Country house hotel in Four Oaks with an indoor pool overlooking parkland. Under-16s can swim in two daily family sessions.
Hot tub55 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Hilton Manchester Deansgate
Manchester
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Large upmarket 23-floor hotel on Deansgate, with a heated indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room in its second-floor health club. Children of all ages can stay, but the hotel doesn't publish children's swim times.
Hot tub55 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Holiday Inn Birmingham M6, Jct.7
Great Barr
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Budget-friendly Holiday Inn by junction 7 of the M6 with a small indoor pool, free parking and a kids stay and eat free offer.
Hot tubKids eat free55 min Check pricesSee the pool -
The Belfry Hotel & Resort
Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield · 25m pool
Kids' swim timesFamily swim 8am to 7pm (last entry 6pm)
Large golf resort north-east of Birmingham with a 25m lap pool and a separate family pool in its new leisure club. Pool use is free for hotel guests.
25m poolFree for guestsFamily roomsHot tub -
Delta Hotels Worsley Park Country Club
Worsley · 20m pool
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Marriott-run country club hotel in Worsley, west of Manchester, with a 20m pool and whirlpool in its leisure club and free parking. Pool use is included for guests, and the hotel runs set children's swim times.
20m poolFree for guestsFamily roomsHot tub -
DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park
Sheffield
Kids' swim times8am to 10am and 3pm to 6pm
Mid-range hotel on the southern edge of Sheffield, towards the Peak District, with a heated indoor pool, free parking and family rooms. Children can use the pool 8am to 10am and 3pm to 6pm.
Family roomsHot tub -
Mercure Birmingham West Hotel
West Bromwich
Kids' swim timesChildren 9am to 6pm (days not specified)
Mid-range hotel beside junction 1 of the M5 with an indoor pool in its health club, included in the room rate. Children can swim from 9am to 6pm.
Free for guestsHot tub -
Eastwood Hall
Eastwood
Kids' swim timesSaturday 3pm to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 11am only; no children at other times
Country-house hotel at Eastwood, north-west of Nottingham, with an indoor pool and hot tub. Children can only swim in two short weekend slots.
Family roomsHot tub -
New Hall Hotel & Spa
Sutton Coldfield · 14m pool
Kids' swim timesResidents' children 9am to 11am and 3pm to 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; 10am to 11am and 3pm to 5pm on Tuesday and Friday
Manor house hotel on Walmley Road with a small 14m pool, 1.35m deep throughout. Residents' children have short morning and afternoon slots.
14m poolHot tub
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Facts from each hotel's own pages and listings| Hotel | From Stoke-on-Trent | Children's swim times | Pool | Kids' pool or slide | Free for guests | Family rooms |
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| Delta Manchester AirportHale Barns | 40 min | Not published | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Radisson Blu AirportManchester Airport | 40 min | Not published | 12m | — | Yes | No |
| Village CheadleCheadle | 45 min | Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm; Friday and Saturday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm; Sunday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm | — | — | No | Yes |
| Village WalsallWalsall | 50 min | Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5:30pm; Friday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm; weekends 9am to 1pm and 3pm to 7pm | 25m | — | No | Yes |
| Breadsall PrioryMorley | 50 min | Not published | — | Yes | — | — |
| Village DudleyDudley | 55 min | Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6:30pm; Friday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm | 25m | — | No | Yes |
| Village AshtonAshton-under-Lyne | 55 min | Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5.30pm; Friday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm | 25m | — | No | Yes |
| Village HydeHyde | 55 min | Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm; Friday and Saturday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm; Sunday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm | 25m | — | No | Yes |
| The MidlandManchester | 55 min | Family swim for under-18s 7.30am to 9am and 5.30pm to 7pm Monday to Friday; 7.30am to 9am and 5.30pm to 6.30pm Saturday and Sunday | — | No | No | Yes |
| Moor HallSutton Coldfield | 55 min | Children 8am to 11am and 3pm to 7pm daily | — | — | — | — |
| Hilton DeansgateManchester | 55 min | Not published | — | — | — | — |
| Holiday Inn M6 J7Great Barr | 55 min | Not published | — | — | — | — |
| The BelfryWishaw, Sutton Coldfield | 1 hr | Family swim 8am to 7pm (last entry 6pm) | 25m | — | Yes | Yes |
| Delta Worsley ParkWorsley | 1 hr | Not published | 20m | — | Yes | Yes |
| DoubleTree Sheffield ParkSheffield | 1 hr | 8am to 10am and 3pm to 6pm | — | — | No | Yes |
| Mercure West BromwichWest Bromwich | 1 hr | Children 9am to 6pm (days not specified) | — | — | Yes | — |
| Eastwood HallEastwood | 1 hr | Saturday 3pm to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 11am only; no children at other times | — | — | — | Yes |
| New HallSutton Coldfield | 1 hr | Residents' children 9am to 11am and 3pm to 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; 10am to 11am and 3pm to 5pm on Tuesday and Friday | 14m | — | — | — |
A blue tick means yes. "—" means we couldn't find it published. "Free for guests" means hotel guests don't pay extra to use the pool. Drive times are estimates from the city centre without traffic.
Quick picks
Pool hotels within an hour of Stoke-on-Trent
Most hotels within an hour of Stoke-on-Trent just say "swimming pool". The detail that decides a family stay is when children are allowed in: many hotel leisure clubs only let under-16s swim at set times, often a couple of hours in the morning and late afternoon. We pulled those times from each hotel's leisure pages, timetables and listings.
Drive times are estimates from central Stoke-on-Trent without traffic, so allow longer at peak times and on Friday afternoons.
Where they are
Tips for a hotel pool stay
Check the children's times
Many hotel pools only let under-16s swim for a few hours a day. Plan check-in and breakfast around them.
Ask if the pool is included
Most hotels include the pool for guests, but some charge for leisure club access or sell it as a package.
Bring swim nappies
Almost every UK hotel pool asks for them for babies and toddlers, and armbands are usually fine.
Spa pools are often cooler
Leisure club pools used for lane swimming can feel chilly to small children. Ask if warmth matters.
Book a family room early
Hotels have few rooms that sleep four, and they go first in school holidays.
Parents ask
Which hotels within an hour of Stoke-on-Trent let children swim at any time?
None of the hotels on this page says children can swim at any time. Most have set family swim times, so check them before you book.
What are the children's swim times at hotels within an hour of Stoke-on-Trent?
Village Cheadle: Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm; Friday and Saturday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm; Sunday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm. Village Walsall: Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5:30pm; Friday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm; weekends 9am to 1pm and 3pm to 7pm. Village Dudley: Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6:30pm; Friday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm. Village Ashton: Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5.30pm; Friday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm. Times can change in school holidays, so check with the hotel.
Do any Stoke-on-Trent hotels have a kids' pool or a slide?
Delta Manchester Airport and Breadsall Priory have a separate shallow pool for younger children.
Do you have to pay to use the pool?
Delta Manchester Airport, Radisson Blu Airport, The Belfry, Delta Worsley Park and Mercure West Bromwich say the pool is free for hotel guests. At Village Cheadle, Village Walsall, Village Dudley, Village Ashton, Village Hyde, The Midland and DoubleTree Sheffield Park guests may pay extra unless their room rate includes the pool. Spa treatments are always extra.
Can children swim without an adult?
Usually not. Delta Manchester Airport: Under-16s must be supervised by an adult. Village Cheadle: Under-16s must be supervised by a parent or guardian aged 18+; one adult per child under 5 and one adult per two children aged 5 to 8; sauna and steam room are 16+ only. Village Walsall: Under-16s must be supervised by a parent or guardian aged 18+; one adult per child under 5 and one adult per two children aged 5 to 8; sauna and steam room 16+ only.
Which pool hotels within an hour of Stoke-on-Trent have family rooms?
Delta Manchester Airport, Village Cheadle, Village Walsall, Village Dudley, Village Ashton, Village Hyde, The Midland, The Belfry, Delta Worsley Park, DoubleTree Sheffield Park and Eastwood Hall have family rooms or rooms that sleep four.
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Pool facts come from each hotel's website, leisure club pages, brand pages and booking listings, checked October 2026. How we collect our data.