60 or over?
If you have a Freedom Pass, this will allow you access to free swimming in particpating pools. To gain entry, just show your Freedom Pass at reception to swim for free during any Public Swimming session. If you do not have a Freedom Pass the proof of age may be required.
Check the Public session times on the pool programme in participating boroughs 
- Barnet
- Camden
- Ealing
- Greenwich
- Hackney (excluding London Fields Lido)
- Hammersmith & Fulham
- Lambeth
- Merton
- Newham
- Reading
- Sutton
- Tower Hamlets
- Waltham Forest
If your local authority is not listed above, it has chosen not to participate in the Government Free Swimming Programme. For a full list of participating boroughs visit Department for Culture Media and Sport.
Find out what times free swimming is available and select your borough and preferred centre
Terms and conditions of free swimming
- Free swimming is availble at designated times (effective 1st April 2009).
- Times are indicated as Public Swimming sessions on our full pool timetables
- Free swimming is only available in participating boroughs
- Centre and pool rules apply
Lockers either for 20p coin retain or £1 coin return dependant on specific centre.
Kids for a Quid
Children who are members of their local leisure centre are able to enjoy swimming for just £1 at any time from Monday to Saturday!*
If you are not yet a member and wish to enjoy these great savings, then one of our Wellness prepaid or pay & play memberships may be just for you. With a prepaid membership, children have unlimited access to swimming, Kidz Club, group exercise classes and lots more.
*Terms and conditions apply.