triangle burgess hill

[buzylizy]

Has anyone taken their child to the triangle swimming. Mine is in a wheelchair so not sure what it is like for that(been with nt son)

Yes, many, many times (although my children are not SN) but yes, I know it has facilities for people in wheelchairs (including a hoist into the pool if needed).

I'm sure it has good facilities for wheelchair users as it is very modern. Personally I hate the place. It's expensive, noisy and really hard to keep track of more than one child at a time. Taking my autistic ds there is more trouble than it's worth.

The King Alfred in Hove may be old and tatty but you can swim for as long as you like without having to listen out for "come in your time is up" announcements. You can take wheelchairs and buggies right into the changing rooms or even poolside if you want and I know they have wheelchair facilities for the pool as I've seen people using them. I can let my ds do what he likes without ever losing sight of him, a much more peaceful experience all round!

Still, I expect your son is quite keen to go to the triangle as most kids do love it and I am sure it will be ok. The car park is certainly much more accessible!

The Triangle is certainly a great place - we've been several times as we live very close. My dsd loves it. Mind you it is very noisy and crowded, not conducive to a nice, quiet swim or splash about. And as Pixel says, it is spenny...

I was going to make the point about the parking at King Alfreds Pixel. I took my kids there for years, for lessons, and boy I used to hate the struggle to get them up the steps and along the windswept coast road to get them from carpark to swimming pool.

We changed to the Triangle and went there for about 18 months before we moved and I never got over the joy of being able to park right outside the building! Must be worse with a wheelchair.

But I agree the Triangle is very expensive and unless your child is going to use all the slides and other things, it is hard to justify the extra expense. We mainly just used the place for lessons.

I was lucky as until last year we lived in Hove Street only 5 mins walk away from the King Alfred so never needed to park there. Mind you I know what you mean about windswept! There was one occasion when it was so windy I couldn't physically move the pram and was afraid it would tip over so we had to turn and go back home. Even luckier the whole family can go free with ds's compass card! We only went to the Triangle because dd wanted to.

I am going in a group. With dd's friend from schoOl(not sure if I should say boyfriend but she did say he was her dolls dad) So I should be able to cope. I was really worried about braving it on my own but now there will be 2 wheelchairs.It's all the staring I hate.
My nt son loves it there and askes to go every birthday with his mates.
Can't wait to take her in the rapids!!!

I must be a wimp, but taking my kids through the rapids scared me silly! I wasn't worried for me, but for them. I never managed the fastest shute either. The spa was nice though!

I think it will be fine. She does have rubber ring so she shouldn't sink' I'll let you know what happens.

I'm a worse wimp than you Lonelymum! I only went through the rapids once by myself and was too scared to do it again . And as for chutes, I shudder at the thought!

I have to stay within my depth so I don't transmit my pathetic fears to the children and make them nervous as well. Teehee, succeeded so far - they still think I'm great .