HOWELL'S SCHOOL
Outstanding facilities just off Cardiff Road
View our lessonsSituated on the edge of Llandaff Fields, just off Cardiff Road, stands the magnificent Victorian Gothic building of Howells School. Founded in 1860, it has earned a reputation for excellence and is recognised as one of Wales’ leading independent day schools. The school offers outstanding facilities, including a 25m x 10m swimming pool originally built in 1937, with a maximum depth of 2.8 metres. It is one of the deepest pools in Cardiff, making it one of only a few local facilities suitable for teaching diving skills and a firm favourite among Sink or Swimmers.

HOWELL'S POOL
Key Features :
- A heated 25 x 10 metre, 4 lane pool
- Extensive Shallow Area (0.9m) - Perfect for supporting confidence in more anxious learners
- Large Deep Area (2.8m) - Perfect for safe jumping and diving tuition with more confident swimmers
- Avg maintained water temperature: 28-29°c
- Diving blocks available
- Excellent all round poolside viewing
- Individual private changing cubicles
- Poolside rinse showers & toilet facilities
- Ample on-site parking
Venue Considerations / Rules :
- Please adhere to the on site speed limits and one-way traffic system when entering and exiting the school.
- No smoking or vaping is permitted anywhere within school grounds.
- No dogs are permitted on school grounds unless designated service animals.
- No photography or recording of any kind is permitted inside the pool building.
- Please remain seated during lessons and refrain from roaming around poolside. Floors are constantly wet and there is no barrier between yourself and the pool edge.
- For hygiene reason please remove any external footwear when moving around the poolside. Barefoot or separate flip-flops, over-shoes are permitted.
- Please do not bring glass of any kind into the pool hall, and no food is to be consumed whilst on poolside.
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How to find us
Nearest Public Transport Stops: 🚌 : Howells School Stop (approx 5 minute walk) 🚂: Waun-Gron Park / Fairwater (approx 20/25 minute walk)
Have you seen our other Venues?
We offer group and one-to-one classes across six days of the week, split between both Howells School and Fitzalan High School. Explore our venues to find the one that suits you best and dive into your swimming journey.
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