The Magnet Centre, Maidenhead


Facilities: Pool, Car Parking, Catering, Seating, Other

Facilities: Pool

The modern new pool is 25M, eight Lane. There are anti-wave lane lines. There are large windows on the south side and other windows on the west and north sides and in the roof so that the building has much natural light.

The deep end is at the north and the starting is done from there.

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There are several jacusis and a small kiddy pool that is used for swim-down.

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The light catches the decorative ironwork/steelwork.

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Facilities: Car Parking

Parking is free. The normal car park is adequate for all the competitors.

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The car park is usually full, but there is always somewhere to park.

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The parking is shared with shoppers and other sports facilities nearby.

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The pool has a modern look.

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Facilities: Catering

The cafeteria is at first level and is partitioned off by doors and windows. It is cooler than poolside. There is a selection of cooked meals, drinks, rolls, sandwiches, cakes and the usual prepackaged foods.

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Get a seat early as they will all be taken at lunchtime.

Facilities: Seating

The seating extends along the west side and is directly accessible to swimmers.

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There are steps from poolside to first floor level.

Facilities: Other

There is a swim shop to be found in the foyer.

There is a walkway over one end of the pool where one can look down onto the pool.

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Last Revised: 20 Dec 97