Swim School Holiday Short Courses

Whether you want to get a headstart on your swimming before heading back to school, if you need extra tuition getting the basics down, or simply want a sample of what our swimming lessons have to offer - our Easter holiday short courses are a great way to teach pupils essential swimming skills while ensuring they know how to stay safe in and around the water.

Foundation Lessons 
- Who is it for? Children aged 4 years and over who are non-swimmers and beginners.

- What do they learn? Teaching pupils the essential swimming skills to ensure they learn to be safe in and around water. Learning the basic techniques for all 4 strokes.

Development Lessons
- Who is it for? Children aged 5-12 years who are able to swim 25metres

- What do they learn? Teaching pupils advanced swimming skills, developing their techniques on all 4 strokes to create efficient and effective swimmers. 

Monday 7th - Friday 11th

10:00am - 10:30am Junior Foundation - Non Swimmer (Over 4yrs) 

10:30-11:00 Junior Development Top Up - 15 Metres plus

Monday 14th - Friday 18th

10:00am - 10:30am Junior Foundation - Non Swimmer (Over 4yrs) 

10:30-11:00 Junior Development Top Up - 15 Metres plus

Swim For All

We’re here to help your little ones burn off some energy this summer with our swim for all sessions that are suitable for all ages and abilities for fun and fitness. 

You are allowed to bring your own equipment/floats, however, please note we can only allow small floats for safety reasons.  

Available to book:

Monday - Friday 10:00-13:00 & 14:00 -17:00

Saturday 11:30 -16:00 

Sunday 10:00-16:00

Price: Adults £11.50 Junior 3 -15 years £5.50 Senior 60+ £5.50

Booking:  Pre booking is advised and your pool of choice must be specified upon booking for capacity reasons.  Book your session, up to 7 days in advance, via our Better UK app or online.

To ensure the safety of everyone, please read through the swim safely rules prior to swimming with Better. 

Toddler Splash

Our 60 minute Toddler Splash sessions are a fun and exciting way to have a splash around with your little ones in our state-of-the-art pool.

Available to book - Dates: from Monday 7th April 2025

Monday-Friday 11:30, 13:00 & 14:30

Saturday & Sunday 10:00, 11:30 & 13:00

During Toddler Splash sessions 2 children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 and over. 

Swim nappies are required for all children who are not toilet trained. Swim nappies can be purchased from reception. 

Tennis Courts

Book one of our outdoor tennis courts for a fun and social game of tennis with your friends and family this half term! 

Charlton Lido & Lifestyle Club offers 4 adult courts and 4 junior courts all year around situated in Hornfair Park and are bookable via the BetterUK app. 

Available to book  

Monday-Friday 09:00-21:00 

Saturday-Sunday 09:00-16:00 

Junior Gym

Get fit with your friends and family.

Our gym is not simply for adults, our junior gym sessions are aimed at 11–17-year-olds and are held in our state-of-the-art gym.

Available to book  

Term Times

Monday-Friday 10:00-17:00

Saturday 09:00-13:00

Sunday 12:00-16:00

Please note you must be a Better Teen member with Charlton Lido & Lifestyle Club to access these sessions. If you are interested in our Better Teen membership, please click here for more information and to join!

Adult & Child Gym

Get fit with your friends and family. 

We now offer Adult & Junior gym sessions. These sessions give you and your child the chance to boost your fitness in the gym and use a range of equipment. While adults take full responsibility for children in these sessions, our expert Fitness Instructors are always on hand to help. 

Available to book    

Thursday-Friday 17:30-19:30 

Saturday- 13.00-15.00 

Sunday- 10:00-12:00 

Please note that you must be a Better Teen member of Charlton Lido & Lifestyle Club to attend these sessions.

Kids for a £1

Kids Swim For £1

Want to bring the whole family together during the winter? Why not make a splash during our Family Fun Swim sessions where you can spend quality time with your loved ones while making a splash! Tailored for families of all sizes and ages. 

We have a fantastic value swimming offer for children, allowing under 16 year olds to swim for just £1 (accompanying adults' usual admission applies).

The offer is available during all Swim for All sessions 

Monday - Sunday 10:00-11:30 & 15:00-16:00

Swim safety rules apply. Full terms and conditions available at better.org.uk/offer-terms.

Easter Taster Swimming Lessons

Looking to boost your child’s water confidence this Easter? Our Easter Taster Swimming Lessons are the perfect way to introduce them to swimming or refine their skills in a fun and supportive environment! We have two taster sessions - Founation and Development.

- Who’s it for? Children of all abilities, from beginners to those looking to improve their technique.

- When? Saturday 12th of April – 12:00-13:00

- What to expect? Coaching from qualified instructors.
Small group sessions for personalized learning.
Fun, engaging activities to build confidence in the water.

Price £4.00