Swimming

Swimming with Better

Swimming is a great way to have fun and get healthy, whatever your age or level of ability.

At New Addington Leisure & Community Centre we offer a fantastic 25m six lane competition pool and learner pool.

If you’re honing your swimming technique, or introducing your little one to the pool, you’re in great hands. New Addington Leisure & Community Centre hosts a range of swimming lessons and courses for all ages and abilities, with expert guidance from qualified swimming instructors. What’s more, our comprehensive timetable for public swim and targeted sessions will keep you informed of all that's available at New Addington Leisure & Community Centre. 

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Swim for Fun

At Better, we believe that swimming should be fun and exciting for all the family. That’s why you’ll find a wide range of fun swim sessions at New Addington Leisure & Community Centre. From Under-5s and family sessions to swimming lessons for adult & toddlers and children, there’s something to make swimming fun for kids of all ages – and mum and dad too.

With lots of holiday activities, special offers and and concessionary prices, there’s never been a better time to head to New Addington Leisure & Community Centre and take a dip.

SWIM FOR FITNESS

If you're looking for a low-impact way to get fit and healthy, swimming could be the perfect choice and whatever your fitness level, age or ability, you'll be sure to find a session at New Addington Leisure & Community Centre.

Lanes are divided into slow, medium or fast and managed by the lifeguard team on duty to ensure you have a pleasant swim.

  • Slow swimmers 60 seconds-90 seconds per length
  • Medium swimmers 30 seconds-60 seconds per length
  • Fast swimmers 0 seconds-30 seconds per length

Please note this may vary slightly due to swimming abilities.

Help Us Keep Your Pool Clean

  • Shower thoroughly from ‘top to toe’ with soap before entering the pool to remove deodorant, cosmetics and perspiration
  • Use the toilet facilities before your swim and remember to wash your hands thoroughly with soap
  • Babies should wear tight-fitting waterproof baby trunks whilst swimming rather than nappies
  • Please dispose of nappies, trunks and sanitary products in the bins provided
  • Do not swim if you have consumed a meal within the last two hours
  • Never swim if you have consumed alcohol or are under the influence of drugs
  • Do not swim if you are currently suffering from a cold or flu
  • Do not swim if you have suffered from food poisoning or diarrhoea within the last 14 days

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