What makes it 74% Baby-Friendly: A baby splash pool, padded infant play zone, free change rooms and buggy park welcome infants, but loud acoustics, chlorine smell and no separate nursing room limit long stays.
Why 2–3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Enough time for soft-play, a baby swim session and a café break without over-tiring your baby.
Soft-Play for Babies:
Drop-in session in the padded Clambers area designed for non-walkers (0–12 mths).
Tip: Visit in the morning when it’s quieter; no booking needed for baby sessions.
Parent & Baby Splash Session:
Enjoy shallow water in the teaching pool with moveable floor.
Tip: Check the website for ‘Parent & Baby’ slots; baby swims free on your lap.
Inclusive Poolpod Lift:
Use the submersible Poolpod lift for easy buggy or stroller access.
Tip: Book the lift at reception when you check in for your swim.
Café Refresh Seating & Changing:
Space for strollers, feeding-friendly tables and a dedicated baby-changing room.
Tip: Pick up a snack (£1.50+) and use free water fountains to refill bottles.
Free 3-Hour Car Park:
Validate your ticket at reception for three hours of complementary parking.
Tip: Arrive early to secure a spot near the entrance.

Silke Salavati
The pool is fine and probably one of the better ones for public swimming in Edinburgh. Still find the custom that you have to take your shoes off outside pretty weird (instead of having the changing rooms set up so there is a 'dry' and a 'wet' side). There are cubicles for changing and showers both at the poolside as well as a few individual cubicles. You can punch your car reg plate in on a table...
Shlok Tekale
This pool is so amazing for young and old swimmers, inexperienced and experienced. I’ve heard that the Aquadash is really really good too, and is amazing to hold birthday parties at. Every time I’m taking my son to the swimming lessons, I’m seeing a birthday party table with someone!s name on it, suggesting that Aquadash is popular. Their swimming lessons are at a reasonable price with good teachi...
Lucas Mallon
the commonwealth pool is a very fancy nice place with a well stocked cafe and olympic sized with great aquadash, I've only been there once for a gala event but intend to come back soon it's just really nice
Craig Alexander
I've been using Edinburgh Leisure for many months now under Active Healthy Minds. Really impressed with the facilities and regularly use the saunas and steam rooms which are amazing! Also as Edinburgh Leisure has many sites, I regularly rotate sites meaning I get to meet lots of different people and it's nice to have a change of equipment to mix up my training, particularly as I train 5 hours a da...
Vincent Vernon
We went there midweek in the daytime and had to cancel our swim as the whole pool was lane swimming only. Very disappointing. Telephone before going to ask how the pool is being used, and if the diving boards are open...
Weekdays are quieter than weekends and school holidays. Mid-morning visits avoid peak family-fun and camp schedules.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult swim sessions (2×£8.50) | GBP 17 |
| Baby soft-play session | GBP 1.1 |
| Café snacks and drinks | GBP 5 |
| Total Estimated | GBP 23.1 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5BB, UK
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