Two Riversmeet is a Leisure Complex in Christchurch. It has 2 swimming pools and offers various activities and classes for children. It lies next to Riversmeet Greenspace, which offers yet more activities.
How to get to 2 Riversmeet
Two Riversmeet is in Christchurch, 5 miles east of Bournemouth along the A338/A35. The complex is near the centre of Christchurch, just off Bridge Street. Buses No 1b/1c stops at Two Rivers Meet Leisure Centre, in the car park. Buses No 1a/X1 and the 70 Breezer Bus stop in Stony Lane, a 5 minute walk away.
Access
The site is flat, with easy access.
Parking
The complex has a large car park, which runs either side of the building. Parking costs £1.30 for 2 hours. Further details can be found here.
Details
Soft Play
There is a fairly new, nautical theme Soft Play area. It is on two levels, with a range of foam shapes downstairs. Upstairs is a tunnel which leads to an area with a perspex floor. Orla loved playing downstairs, but was freaked out by the see-through floor upstairs and refused to walk on it!
Pro: Orla is raring to go by 8 am, so this in an activity which opens early enough to accommodate early risers.
Con: There is just a curtain separating the soft play from the main studio. If there’s a class going on, it can be very noisy. When we visited, there was a cardio combat class in progress with very loud music presided over by a lady who felt wearing a microphone was no reason not to shout.
Opening Times
The soft play is open daily from 8 am (10 am on Mondays) until 7 pm (6 pm at weekends). On Mondays and Thursdays, it is open all day. The rest of the week, there is a morning and an afternoon session. Full details can be found here.
Price
A session lasts 55 minutes and costs £4.40.
Suitable for age
The soft play is suitable for children under 5 years old.
Swimming
The complex has a 25 metre main pool and a smaller pool suitable for younger children. Both are available during public swim sessions. In addition, there is Adult & Child swimming on Thursday mornings, with sessions split by age, plus a dedicated twin session.
Opening Times
The swim timetable can be found here.
Price
A public swim session costs £.6.60 for adults and £4.75 for juniors (under 5s are free). Adult & Child sessions cost £6.
Suitable for age
- There is a Swim Academy for children age 3+
- Wet & Wild sessions are available for children age 8+
Tumble Gym
Younger children can partake in Tumble Gym sessions: a structured introduction to gymnastics.
Opening Times
Tumble gym sessions take place on Wednesday mornings.
Price
Sessions cost £7.20. Alternatively, Mini Membership costs £22 per month and includes Tumble gym plus unlimited swimming and soft play.
Suitable for age
Tumble Gym is for children age 18 months to 5 years. For older children, there are a Gymnastics Academy and a Trampoline Academy.
Sunday Funday
Sunday Funday consists of a bouncy castle, inflatable maze and soft play equipment.
Opening Times
Sessions take place on the last Sunday afternoon of the month.
Price
Sessions cost £5.50 per child.
Suitable for Age
Session 1 is suitable for children age 2-5 and session 2 is suitable for children age 6-10.
Food & Drink
There is cafe overlooking the pool with a viewing area.
Toilets/Changing Facilities
The centre has toilets with changing facilities.
Riversmeet Greenspace
The Leisure Centre is adjacent to the Riversmeet Greenspace. Orla loves it here on the grassland with trails overlooking Stanpit Marsh.
There is a Sculpture Trail of wooden animals and a Picnic Area. Other facilities include a BMX Track and Skate Park.
For more inspiration on things to do in and around Bournemouth with young children, check out my 101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers here.
- Updated: August 2024
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