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The Celtic Manor Resort

Large golf and spa resort outside Newport, about 25 minutes from Cardiff, with indoor pools, a kids' club and family swim sessions. Hotel guests book free swim slots.

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Kids' swim timesForum Health Club family swim: 9am to 9pm daily until 15 November 2026; from 16 November 2026, 8:15am to 12pm and 2:15pm to 6:45pm. Dylans Health Club (shuttle bus): family swim 9am to 8:15pm until 15 November 2026, then families can swim at any time
Indoor poolHeated
Free for guestsHotel guests get complimentary swim sessions, which must be booked online in advance
Family roomsFamily rooms (Booking.com)
25 minFrom Cardiff, 17 mi

About the pool at Celtic Manor

The Celtic Manor Resort is a hotel in Newport with a heated indoor pool in its The Forum Health Club leisure club.

Children's swim times: Forum Health Club family swim: 9am to 9pm daily until 15 November 2026; from 16 November 2026, 8:15am to 12pm and 2:15pm to 6:45pm. Dylans Health Club (shuttle bus): family swim 9am to 8:15pm until 15 November 2026, then families can swim at any time. Adults-only sessions are 16+; adult-to-child ratios apply in family sessions. The pool is open Forum Health Club: 6am to 9:45pm until 15 November 2026; 6am to 10pm from 16 November 2026.

The pool

Dashed = not published by the hotel or booking sites

Times and rules

Children's swim timesForum Health Club family swim: 9am to 9pm daily until 15 November 2026; from 16 November 2026, 8:15am to 12pm and 2:15pm to 6:45pm. Dylans Health Club (shuttle bus): family swim 9am to 8:15pm until 15 November 2026, then families can swim at any time
Age and supervisionAdults-only sessions are 16+; adult-to-child ratios apply in family sessions
Pool opening hoursForum Health Club: 6am to 9:45pm until 15 November 2026; 6am to 10pm from 16 November 2026
Pool lengthNot published
Water temperatureNot published
Leisure clubThe Forum Health Club
Heated Yes
Pool slide No
Kids' pool Not published
Walk-in shallow end Not published
Splash area Not published
Hot tub Not published
Sauna Not published
Outdoor pool No
Lifeguard Not published

Rooms for families

RoomsNot published
Family roomsYes
BreakfastNot included
ParkingOn-site parking, £20 per day (Trip.com)
Check-in / out4pm / 11am

Food and more

Kids' club
The Olive Tree; Steak on Six; The Grill; Rafters; PAD

Drive times

FromDrive
Cardiff 25 min Short drive · 17 mi
Bristol 30 min Short drive · 22 mi
Bath 50 min Short drive · 36 mi
Swansea 1 hr 10 min Longer drive · 54 mi
Birmingham 2 hr 5 min Longer drive · 93 mi
Coventry 2 hr 15 min Longer drive · 102 mi

Estimates from each city centre, without traffic.

Where it is

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Address: Coldra Woods, Chepstow Road, Newport NP18 1HQ

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Parents ask

When can children swim at Celtic Manor?

Children's swim times are Forum Health Club family swim: 9am to 9pm daily until 15 November 2026; from 16 November 2026, 8:15am to 12pm and 2:15pm to 6:45pm. Dylans Health Club (shuttle bus): family swim 9am to 8:15pm until 15 November 2026, then families can swim at any time. Times can change in school holidays, so check with the hotel. Adults-only sessions are 16+; adult-to-child ratios apply in family sessions.

Is the pool free for guests at Celtic Manor?

Yes, hotel guests can use the pool at no extra charge. Hotel guests get complimentary swim sessions, which must be booked online in advance.

How big is the pool at Celtic Manor?

Celtic Manor doesn't publish the pool size.

Does Celtic Manor have family rooms?

Yes. Family rooms (Booking.com).

Is breakfast included at Celtic Manor?

Breakfast isn't included in every rate.

Sources

Celtic Manor: The Forum Health Club swimmingceltic-manor.comCeltic Manor: Dylans Health Club swimmingceltic-manor.comBooking.com: The Celtic Manor Resortbooking.comTrip.com: The Celtic Manor Resortnz.trip.compostcodes.io: NP18 1HQapi.postcodes.io

Checked October 2026. Hotels change pool times and rules, especially in school holidays, so confirm before you book. Report a change.