About the Ceria pool in Anderlecht
The swimming pool of the CERIA sports complex, located on the CERIA campus in Anderlecht, is a space dedicated to swimming and aquatic learning. Equipped with a large 25 x 12.5-meter pool and a 12.5 x 10-meter learning pool, this facility welcomes both individual swimmers and groups.
The pool includes a spectator stand, a storage room, and an infirmary, ensuring comfort and safety for all visitors.
Built in 1962, the CERIA pool is managed by the French Community Commission (COCOF).
Built in :
1962
Management type :
COCOF
Facilities and equipment – CERIA swimming pool
Piscine du Ceria
Infrastructures of the CERIA swimming pool :
Adress and contact information – CERIA swimming pool
Adress : Rue des grives 51, 1070 Anderlecht
Phone : 02 523 11 65
Email : polesportifduceria@spfb.brussels ou pmoreau@spfb.brussels
Opening hours during the school year
| Monday | 7:30 – 8:50 (last ticket 8:15) 11:30 – 12:50 (last ticket 12:15) 16:00 – 18:30 |
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| Tuesday | 7:30 – 8:50 (last ticket 8:15) 12:00 – 14:30 (last ticket time not stated) 16:00 – 19:00 (last ticket time not stated) |
| Wednesday | 7:30 – 8:50 (last ticket 8:15) 12:00 – 14:30 16:00 – 19:00 |
| Thursday | 7:30 – 8:50 (last ticket 8:15) 12:30 – 14:00 14:30 – 18:00 |
| Friday | 7:30 – 9:00 12:00 – 13:30 15:30 – 18:30 |
| Saturday | 9:00 – 12:00 (out of the water by 12:00) 13:00 – 16:45 |
| Sunday | Closed |
See dates
2 November to 20 December 2026, 4 January to 21 February 2027, 8 March to 25 April 2027, 10 May to 2 July 2027.
Opening hours during school holydays
| Monday | 9:00 – 16:45 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 – 16:45 |
| Wednesday | 9:00 – 16:45 |
| Thursday | 9:00 – 16:45 |
| Friday | 9:00 – 16:45 |
| Saturday | 9:00 – 16:45 |
| Sunday | Closed |
See dates
19 October to 1 November 2026, 21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, 22 February to 7 March 2027, 26 April to 9 May 2027, 3 July to 29 August 2027.
Time in the water is limited to a maximum of 45 minutes.
If you’d like to come in a group, it’s best to book in advance via polesportifduceria@spfb.brussels or 02/523 11 65.
- The pool is closed on Sundays.
- Other public holidays and isolated school days off are not in the pool’s list of closing days: please check before you go. (Practical information from Swim.brussels)
- According to the pool: on Mondays from 16:00 to 17:00, 4 lanes and the whole small pool are open to the public. On Wednesdays, no public access between 14:30 and 16:00; 3 lanes from 12:30 to 14:00, 2 lanes from 14:00 to 14:30, then 3 lanes from 16:00 to 18:30 and half of the small pool from 16:00 to 18:00.
Opening hours checked on 29/09/2026
- Closed on the following public holidays
- 2026: 1 November, 11 November and 25 December.
- 2027: 1 January.
- Monday 2 November 2026: Closed (Pool closing day)
- Saturday 2 January 2027: Closed (Pool closing day)
- School period
- The times vary by day and session:
- Monday: 7:30 – 8:50 (last ticket 8:15); 11:30 – 12:50 (last ticket 12:15); 16:00 – 18:30 (last ticket 17:45).
- Tuesday: 7:30 – 8:50 (last ticket 8:15); 12:00 – 14:30 (not communicated); 16:00 – 19:00 (not communicated).
- Wednesday: 7:30 – 8:50 (last ticket 8:15); 12:00 – 14:30 (last ticket 13:45); 16:00 – 19:00 (last ticket 18:15).
- Thursday: 7:30 – 8:50 (last ticket 8:15); 12:30 – 14:00 (last ticket 13:15); 14:30 – 18:00 (last ticket 17:15).
- Friday: 7:30 – 9:00 (last ticket 8:15); 12:00 – 13:30 (last ticket 12:45); 15:30 – 18:30 (last ticket 17:45).
- Saturday: 9:00 – 12:00 (last ticket 11:15, out of the water by 12:00); 13:00 – 16:45 (last ticket 16:00).
- School holidays
- Last ticket: 45 min before the end of the session.
- Example: on Monday (school holidays), for the 9:00 to 16:45 session, last ticket at 16:00.
Entry fees – CERIA swimming pool
- Standard rate Extra
- Applies to anyone who is not eligible for a reduced rate.
- Schools Entry
- Pupils, with their school
- Price per pupil; paid by invoice.
- COCOF staff Entry
- COCOF staff members
- Pensioners and social rate Entry
- Pensioners, social rate
| Everyone | ||
|---|---|---|
School entry
| Schools | €1.30 |
| Single entry | Adult | €3.50 |
| Single entry | Child under 14 | €2.50 |
| Single entry | Child under 3 | Free |
| Single entry | COCOF staff | Free |
| Single entry | Pensioners and social rate | €2.00 |
| Everyone | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10-entry card | Adult | €30.00 |
| 10-entry card | Child under 14 | €20.00 |
Ten-entry cards are valid for 2 years from the date of purchase. Daytime clubs: entry is paid with these 10-entry cards; the price includes access to the stands for parents.
| Everyone | ||
|---|---|---|
| Annual pass | Adult | €200.00 |
| Annual pass | Child under 14 | €140.00 |
Annual passes start on the date of purchase and are personal (in the holder’s name).
| Everyone | ||
|---|---|---|
| Swim cap rental | Standard rate | €1.50 |
| Swimming goggles rental | Standard rate | €2.00 |
| Swimsuit rental (men) | Standard rate | €2.50 |
| Swimsuit rental (women) | Standard rate | €2.50 |
| Bath towel rental | Standard rate | €2.50 |
| Spectator entry | Spectators | €1.00 |
| Everyone | ||
|---|---|---|
Evening club sessions (outside opening hours)
| Competitive clubs | €30.00 |
Evening club sessions (outside opening hours)
| Clubs affiliated to a federation | €45.00 |
Evening club sessions (outside opening hours)
| Sports associations | €60.00 |
Evening clubs, outside opening hours: Monday to Friday 19:30 to 22:00, Saturday 17:30 to 20:30.
Prices checked on 29/09/2026
Pool rental for schools, clubs and associations
The pool can be rented during opening hours from Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 19:00 and on Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00. During school holidays, rental is possible from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00. Supervision is provided by CERIA lifeguards during these periods.
The pool can also be rented outside opening hours, from Monday to Friday from 19:30 to 22:00 and on Saturday from 17:30 to 20:30. In this case, the club must provide its own pool supervision with qualified lifeguards whose aquatic lifesaving certification is up to date.
Evening club rates:
- Club affiliated with a federation and taking part in competitions: €30 / hour
- Club affiliated with an official federation: €45 / hour
- Other sports association: €60 / hour
For clubs using the pool during opening hours, access is paid using 10-entry cards: €30 for adults and €20 for children under 14. Access to the spectator stands for parents is included.
For schools, the rate is €1.30 per pupil, paid by invoice.
Rental requests: polesportifduceria@spfb.brussels or pmoreau@spfb.brussels.
Activities offered by the Ceria d’Anderlecht swimming pool
The CERIA swimming pool offers aquatic activities for adults and children.
During the school year, from September to June, various public activities take place at the pool (swimming lessons, etc.). These activities are provided by sports clubs. Here are the times and activities offered by these clubs.
Schedule for swimming lessons at the Ceria pool:
> PDF file Ceria swimming lessons for children and adults 2026
Schedule for aquagym classes at the Ceria pool:
> PDF file aquagym classes at Ceria 2026
Every Saturday between 18:30 and 21:30 (except during the month of Ramadan), the Ceria swimming pool in Anderlecht is rented out by an ASBL which organises aquatic activities reserved for women. For more information, contact Miloudi Rahma of ASBL SALSABIL on 0485/62 28 48.
Water quality
The CERIA swimming pool is equipped with a water treatment system using a chlorination process, ensuring effective and continuous disinfection to guarantee the sanitary quality of the water.
Rules of CERIA swimming pool
- Classic swimsuit
- Swim brief
- One-piece swimsuit
- Two-piece swimsuit
- Swim boxer
- Shorty wetsuit
Shorty wetsuit, beach shorts, burkini and swim hijab: written reply from the pool of 28/09/2026.
- Beach shorts
- Bermuda shorts
- Burkini
- Swim hijab
Shorty wetsuit, beach shorts, burkini and swim hijab: written reply from the pool of 28/09/2026.
- Required: swim cap.
- Child supervision: required; children under 8, accompanied by an adult, who must be in the water with the child.
- Fins: conditional; short fins only.
- Allowed: hand paddles, kickboard, pull buoy and snorkel.
Rules checked on 29/09/2026
Accessibility – CERIA swimming pool
Water entry for wheelchair users: an assisted water-entry device is available, with no advance booking required.
The Ceria swimming pool is located on the Ceria Campus in Anderlecht.
Nearest public transport stops to reach the Anderlecht swimming pool:
- Bus: 75 and 73 “Ceria” stop
- Metro: line 5 “Ceria” stop 75 et 73 arrêt “Ceria”
Other public swimming pools in the vicinity of the CERIA swimming pool:
