Leisure Centres in Greenwich

Greenwich Free Swimming Scheme Update

Greenwich Council in partnership with GLL is pleased to announce the continuation of a free swimming programme for under 16s and over 60s until 31 October 2010.

For the most update free swimming session information view the online pool programme

With the preparations for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games well under way, it has been an exciting time for Greenwich Council and GLL.

Several new initiatives have already started which means more Greenwich residents have had opportunities to keep fit and participate in sports than ever before.

The Government's free swimming initiative resulted in more than 16,000 free swimming
tickets being handed out at Greenwich pools to those 16 and under and 60+; the highest take-up in the South-East area. This helped Greenwich attain the second highest figure for increasing sports participation amongst all London boroughs last summer.

The on-going success of the award-winning Eltham Centre illustrates our commitment to
putting leisure, health and sports activities at the centre of Greenwich life.

Improving the facilities we have is a priority leading up to 2012 and will ensure the Olympic sporting legacy work is on target and will continue to benefit Greenwich residents beyond 2012. Greenwich Council and GLL have been proud to offer these services and look forward to more successes for Greenwich in 2010

Cllr John Fahy -- Greenwich Council Cabinet Member for Culture and Olympics

Detailed information on the services available at the Eltham Centre can be found by clicking here

For information on all other Council services including the library click here