Public swimming
Dive into fun at Woodrow's newly refurbished Leisure Centre. Our weekly public swimming sessions in our heated pool are perfect for laps, family splashes or just a refreshing dip. No pre-booking required, just turn up and swim!
Our opening times
We also occasionally have additional public swimming sessions, so keep an eye on our Facebook page for more details.
Lane swimming
(Age 16+)
Tuesday – 1pm–2pm
Wednesday – 9am-10am
Thursday – 7:30pm–8:30pm
Friday – 10am–11am
Friday – 1pm–2pm
Open pool
Tuesday – 2pm–3pm
Wednesday –10am-11am (16+ only)
Wednesday – 11am-12pm
Thursday – 1pm–2pm
Friday – 11am–12pm
Saturday – 12pm–1pm
Sunday – 9am–10am
Sunday – 10am–11am
Sunday – 11am–12pm
Please note due to popularity of our lane swimming our lane swims now have a maximum of 15 swimmers at any one time.
Children aged three or under must wear a disposable or reusable swim nappy underneath, and additional neoprene coated over-nappy cover with close fitting leg and waist ribs.
All under-eight-year-olds must be accompanied in the pool at a ratio of one adult to two under-eight-year-olds.
Prices
No pre-booking required, just turn up and swim! Our pool has a maximum capacity of 30 people (15 for lane swimming); therefore, we recommend arriving promptly for the start of the session to ensure entry. Card or cash payment on arrival.
- Adult (16 years +) – £7
- Senior (65 years +) – £5
- Child (5-15 years) – £4
- Under 5s – Free
Looking for lessons?
We have our very own swim school, perfect for your child if they are new to swimming or looking to improve their technique. With small group classes and private lessons available, we are the perfect swim school for you.
Our pool and facilities
Our pool is heated to 31 degrees so no more shivering in the shallow end. We have male and female changing rooms including toilets and showers to be used before your swim. The pool depth ranges from 1m to 1.8m and we have a pool hoist to help swimmers get in and out of the pool.
Our friendly team
Our friendly lifeguards and duty managers are fully qualified with RLSS qualifications. They’re here to make sure swimmers have fun, feel safe in the water and ensure the centre is kept clean.
Chloe
Hannah
Jack
“Woodrow has a very welcoming community feel. The pool is warm and inviting.”
Lorraine, Woodrow Leisure Centre visitor
Public swimming FAQs
No, just turn up 5/10 minutes before the start time! We allow a maximum of 30 swimmers at any one time.
No, we do not have lockers. But there are hooks and benches available to store your belongings in the changing rooms
Our lane swimming session are for ages 16 and up.
All under-16s must be accompanied by an adult in the building. All under-8s must be accompanied by an adult in the pool. One adult may accompany up to two children under 8 in the pool.
Any questions?
Get in touch with our friendly team, who can tell you more about our swimming at Woodrow. Email swimming@londonyouth.org or call 01494 432433.