None of the hotels here says children can swim at any time. 5 of 10 publish set children's swim times. Tankersley Manor has a separate kids' pool or shallow area. 4 of 10 say the pool is free for hotel guests.
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Holiday Inn Leeds - Garforth
Garforth
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Holiday Inn at Garforth, east of Leeds near the M1, with a heated indoor pool that overnight guests use free. Kids stay and eat free and parking is free.
Free for guestsKids eat free30 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa
Thorpe Park · 13m pool
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Modern spa hotel at Thorpe Park, east Leeds, near the M1, with a 13-metre indoor pool and family rooms that include bunk beds. The hotel runs family break packages with pool time.
13m poolFamily roomsHot tub30 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Crowne Plaza Leeds
Leeds
Kids' swim timesUnder-18s 8am to 6pm daily, with an adult
City-centre hotel near Leeds station with a heated indoor pool that guests use free. Under-18s can swim with an adult from 8am to 6pm.
Free for guestsFamily roomsHot tub35 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Oulton
Kids' swim timesChildren 8am to 10am and 4pm to 6:30pm daily
Country-house golf and spa hotel south-east of Leeds with an indoor pool that guests use free. Children have two swim windows a day, early morning and late afternoon.
Free for guestsFamily roomsHot tub35 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Village Hotel Leeds North
Headingley
Kids' swim timesUnder-16s 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Thursday; 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm Friday and Saturday; 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm Sunday
Village hotel on the Otley Road in Headingley with a heated leisure pool (no lanes) and family rooms sleeping four. Children can swim in morning and afternoon sessions every day.
Family roomsHot tub35 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Village Hotel Leeds South
Tingley · 25m pool
Kids' swim timesUnder-16s 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Thursday; 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm Friday to Sunday
Village hotel by the M62 at Tingley, between Leeds and Wakefield, with a 25-metre heated pool and whirlpool. Under-16s can swim every morning and afternoon.
25m poolFamily roomsHot tub45 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Cedar Court Wakefield
Wakefield
Kids' swim timesChildren 9am to 6pm daily
Large hotel at junction 39 of the M1 near Wakefield with a heated indoor pool, spa bath and family changing rooms. Children can swim from 9am to 6pm every day.
Family roomsHot tub45 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Holiday Inn Leeds - Brighouse
Brighouse
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Holiday Inn at junction 25 of the M62, between Bradford and Huddersfield, with a heated indoor pool and spa pool free for overnight guests. Kids eat free.
Free for guestsFamily roomsHot tubKids eat free55 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Mercure Barnsley Tankersley Manor Hotel
Tankersley
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Manor-house hotel near M1 junction 36, between Sheffield and Barnsley, with an indoor pool and a separate children's pool. Children's swim times aren't published.
Kids' poolHot tub -
Hellaby Hall Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Hellaby
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Country house hotel east of Rotherham with a large indoor pool that guests rate well, plus family rooms and free parking. Children's swim times aren't published.
Family roomsHot tub
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Facts from each hotel's own pages and listings| Hotel | From York | Children's swim times | Pool | Kids' pool or slide | Free for guests | Family rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn GarforthGarforth | 30 min | Not published | — | — | Yes | — |
| Thorpe Park HotelThorpe Park | 30 min | Not published | 13m | — | — | Yes |
| Crowne Plaza LeedsLeeds | 35 min | Under-18s 8am to 6pm daily, with an adult | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Oulton HallOulton | 35 min | Children 8am to 10am and 4pm to 6:30pm daily | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Village Leeds NorthHeadingley | 35 min | Under-16s 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Thursday; 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm Friday and Saturday; 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm Sunday | — | — | No | Yes |
| Village Leeds SouthTingley | 45 min | Under-16s 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Thursday; 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm Friday to Sunday | 25m | — | No | Yes |
| Cedar Court WakefieldWakefield | 45 min | Children 9am to 6pm daily | — | — | — | Yes |
| Holiday Inn BrighouseBrighouse | 55 min | Not published | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Tankersley ManorTankersley | 1 hr | Not published | — | Yes | — | — |
| Hellaby HallHellaby | 1 hr | Not published | — | — | — | Yes |
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 York
Most hotels within an hour of York 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 York 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 York 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 York?
Crowne Plaza Leeds: Under-18s 8am to 6pm daily, with an adult. Oulton Hall: Children 8am to 10am and 4pm to 6:30pm daily. Village Leeds North: Under-16s 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Thursday; 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm Friday and Saturday; 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm Sunday. Village Leeds South: Under-16s 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Thursday; 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm Friday to Sunday. Times can change in school holidays, so check with the hotel.
Do any York hotels have a kids' pool or a slide?
Tankersley Manor has a separate shallow pool for younger children.
Do you have to pay to use the pool?
Holiday Inn Garforth, Crowne Plaza Leeds, Oulton Hall and Holiday Inn Brighouse say the pool is free for hotel guests. At Village Leeds North and Village Leeds South guests may pay extra unless their room rate includes the pool. Spa treatments are always extra.
Can children swim without an adult?
Usually not. Crowne Plaza Leeds: Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult; gym, sauna and steam room are for ages 16 and over. Oulton Hall: Under-16s must be supervised by an adult in the pool, hot tub and health club; no spa treatments for under-16s. Village Leeds North: Under-16s must be supervised by an adult 18+ and cannot be in the pool area alone; one adult per child under 5 and one adult per two children aged 5 to 8; children may not use the whirlpool, sauna or steam room.
Which pool hotels within an hour of York have family rooms?
Thorpe Park Hotel, Crowne Plaza Leeds, Oulton Hall, Village Leeds North, Village Leeds South, Cedar Court Wakefield, Holiday Inn Brighouse and Hellaby 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.