Festive Opening Information
Queensferry High Recreation Centre will be open as normal up to and including Sunday 23rd December. However, please note that the swimming pool will be unavailable on Sunday 23rd December. The centre will then be closed for the festive period, re-opening again on Friday 4th January 2019. We'd like to take this opportunity to wish all our customers an enjoyable time and we'll see you all back early next year! Please see the Edinburgh Leisure website for the festive opening hours for any of our other sites you may wish to use during our closure period.
Swimming Pool Closure
Please note that due to a pool party booking on Saturday 5th January 2019 our swimming pool will be unavailable from 12pm-1pm on that day. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The nearest alternative Edinburgh Leisure swim centre is Drumbrae leisure centre (a timetable is available via our website)
Queensferry High Recreation Centre
Working in partnership with Queensferry High School, we're located on the east side of South Queensferry on the outskirts of Edinburgh and has everything you need to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle.
Swim
Our 20 metre swimming pool is available for public swimming, lessons, Aquafit or host a birthday splash.
Fitness Classes
Our fitness classes will get you moving with conditioning and circuits or get into a Latin beat with Salsa-cise.
Gym
Our modern, compact 16 station gym has all the equipment you need for an effective workout.
Festive opening hours
Christmas is coming and as always there will be some alterations to general opening times, pool timetables and fitness class programmes but there are still plenty of ways for you and yours to stay active over the holidays and into the new year.
Opening Hours and Timetables
Venue Opening Hours
| Monday | 16:30 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 16:30 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:30 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 16:30 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 16:30 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Monday | 19:30 - 21:30 |
| Tuesday | 17:00 - 21:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00 - 21:30 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 20:30 - 21:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
Please check our pool timetable PDF for public and lane swimming.
Opening hours for specific activities may differ from venue opening.
Under 5's activities
Become part of the biggest coaching club in town this Autumn and allow your little one to get active, learn new skills and more importantly have fun!
With activities ranging from swimming, dancing, football and gymnastics there's something for every little pre-schooler to get involved and get moving with us. To find out what we have available across the city, click here.
Coaching and Courses
Our Learn to Swim program creates confident, independent swimmers no matter what their age. From new born babies through to octogenarians we have the experience to ensure every swimmer has fun as they achieve this important life skill.
We have club pathways for children who want to take their swimming further, or classes for those who just want to keep fit.
For the grown ups we offer a range of coaching and swimming based fitness sessions.
Membership available at Queensferry High Recreation Centre
Full Fitness
Our full fitness membership gives you the flexibility to use our gyms, fitness classes and swimming pools at 14 venues throughout the city.
Up to £49.90 Per Month
Queensferry Membership
Make us of the facilities at Queensferry High Recreation Centre Centre and receive up to 25% off a range of our other activities including golf, racquet sports and climbing.
Up to £23.95 Per Month
Swim Only
Make a splash with our swim only memberships, with 10 pools across the city there is no shortage of places for you to practice your strokes.
Up to £33.70 Per Month
7 Day Pass
Get unlimited access to gyms, pools and over 700 fitness classes across the city for 7 days. Your pass will start from the day you sign up and run for 7 consecutive days. PLEASE NOTE: fitness class bookings are subject to booking and cancellation terms. See terms and conditions page for details.
£20.00
12 Days Pass
With our 12 Days of Christmas pass you get unlimited access to gyms, pools, climbing walls and over 700 fitness classes across the city for 12 days. T&C's 1. 12 days of Fitness passes can be purchased from 1st December 2018 until 31st December 2018 2. All passes will expire on 31st December 2018. After 18th December you cannot use the full 12 days of the pass although pass is available to purchase up until the 31st December 3. The 12 consecutive days start the moment the pass is bought either in venue or online 4. 12 Day passes give 12 consecutive days access to our Fitness and Climb facilities (gym, swimming pools, fitness classes and climbing walls). Does not include Turkish baths at Portobello, golf, climb or soft play 5. Usual membership terms and conditions around usage apply for the 12 day pass
£12.00
Pay As You Go Options available at Queensferry High Recreation Centre
10 For 8 Fitness
Buy 8 visits and get 2 free. You can take all year to use up your visits.
£60.00
10 For 8 Swim
Buy 8 visits and get 2 free. You can take all year to use up your visits.
£40.80
Discount Cards
The Discount Card offers money off a wide range of pay-and-play activities.
£34.90
Loyalty Card
If you prefer to pay and play you can now pick up an Edinburgh Leisure Loyalty Card which allows you to collect points on a range of activities. These points can then be converted to free visits, making it even easier to stay active. Please note: the Loyalty Card cannot be used in conjunction with any other Edinburgh Leisure card or membership. Terms & conditions apply. Speak to a member of staff for full details.
Up to £0.00 Per Month
Venue Price List
| Non Card Holder | Discount Card Holder | Concessionary Discount Card Holder | Junior/Disability Discount Card Holder | |||||||||||
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| Swim | £4.40 | £3.30 | £2.65 | £2.20 | ||||||||||
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| Under 5 Swim | FREE | |||||||||||||
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| 75+ Swim, Sauna, or Shower | FREE | |||||||||||||
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| Family Swim (2 Adults & up to 4 Children) | £11.30 | £8.50 | £8.50 | |||||||||||
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| Family Swim (2 Adults & up to 4 Under 5's) | £6.80 | £5.10 | £5.10 | |||||||||||
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| Shower | £1.70 | £1.70 | £1.70 | £1.70 | ||||||||||
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| Fitness/Gym Based Class (30min) | £4.35 | £3.25 | £2.60 | £2.15 | ||||||||||
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| Fitness/Gym Based Class (60min) | £4.40 | £3.40 | £2.80 | £2.30 | ||||||||||
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| Gym (including swim) | £4.40 | £3.30 | £2.65 | £2.20 | ||||||||||
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| N.R.G. Zone Class (S1 - S5) | £3.75 | |||||||||||||
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| Indoor 5-a-side | £59.00 | £59.00 | £59.00 | £29.50 | ||||||||||
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| Badminton / Short tennis | £13.70 | £10.95 | £8.20 | £6.70 | ||||||||||
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| Table Tennis | £8.10 | £6.10 | £4.90 | £4.10 | ||||||||||
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| Equipment hire | £2.90 | £2.15 | £1.80 | £1.50 | ||||||||||
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Prices correct as at 1st September 2018
More on Activities at Queensferry High
Racquet and Ball Sports
Hire a court in one of our sports halls for a game of badminton, basketball, 5's or volleyball.
Football
In the grounds we have an 11-a-side grass football pitch, available for hire either for a one-off game or a regular fixture.
Holiday Activities and Camps
Our seasonal holiday camp is run by experienced leaders to help make the most of every child's day. Activities vary but kids will have huge fun taking part in games, sports, craft and drama. Keep the kids active and entertained and give yourself some peace of mind during the holidays.
Facilities
Swim a few lengths in our 20 metre pool or enjoy a safe and effective workout in Aquafit using the resistance of the water.
Our fitness classes will get you moving from circuits to conditioning or experience the shaking, shimmying and hip-action of Salsa-cise - a great Cuban dance workout or round up your friends for a session of badminton or basketball in our sports hall or get on the the pitch for a game of football.
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Indoor courts - six
- Outdoor pitch
Find Us
On the east side of South Queensferry, part of Queensferry High School.
- Queensferry High Recreation Centre, Ashburnham Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9JN
- 0131 319 3222
- info.qhrc@edinburghleisure.co.uk
- By Bus: Lothian Country No 43 Services by Lothian Buses Station Road bus 43
- By Bike: Use the Edinburgh CycleStreets Journey Planner for direct and scenic route options.
- By Car: Follow signs for Queensferry High School. The car park has a capacity of over 50 spaces.
- On Foot: Burn calories on the way. Visit Walkit Edinburgh, enter the postcode or street name of where you're walking from and you will be given an estimated walking time.
Birthday Parties
Take the stress out of party-planning. For those who like to splash, jump or glide through the water, a birthday party in the pool is a perfect way to celebrate.
You'll have exclusive use of the swimming pool with lots of fun toys to play with.
Party packages available at Queensferry High Recreation Centre:
- Pool Party (aged 8 years +)
Please complete our enquiry form for further information.
Please note, catering is not supplied.