Free swimming is available for all under 18's and over 60's in London Borough of Hackney leisure centres. To gain access, users are required to have a valid Pay as you Go membership for the London Borough of Hackney leisure centres operated by Better.
Swimming is a great way to have fun and get healthy, whatever your age or level of ability.
At the new Britannia Leisure Centre we offer a fantastic 25m six lane competition pool, 20m training pool and leisure water with state-of-the-art interactive flume, splash pad and toddler pool.
If you’re honing your swimming technique, or introducing your little one to the pool, you’re in great hands. Britannia Leisure Centre hosts a range of swimming lessons and courses for all ages and abilities, with expert guidance from qualified swimming instructors.
No matter your fitness ability, our Swim for All sessions are perfect if you're looking to build your confidence, work on your strokes, float away any stress, or just simple want to enjoy a more casual swim with your family and friends.
If you’re looking for a low-impact way to get fit and healthy, swimming could be the perfect choice. Our Swim for Fitness sessions take place in slow, medium and fast lanes, so you can take things at your own pace.
Swimming is a vital life skill and it is accessible for anyone. That's why Better offers swimming lessons for all ages and abilities, at affordable prices. Our Learn to Swim Framework is designed by industry experts to ensure the lessons are of the highest quality, progressive and make our pupil’s journey fun and hassle free. All our teachers are professional, passionate and pupil-focused; and will ensure you’re in safe hands in the water.
We have lots of swimming activities for all the family and for all ages. We have our waterslide for ages 8+. However, this is no normal waterslide! The waterslide lets you choose from different themes, play different games and compete with others as you slide down to give you the ultimate experience. For the younger and less experienced children we have our great toddler pool and splash pad, so that all the family can have a splashing time at Britannia Leisure Centre.
Our Sensory Swim sessions uses multi sensory technology and reduces noise to create a calm environment for swimming.
This session is ideal for children and adults with additional needs or for adults who might require a calm environment such as those diagnosed with dementia.
Timings:
| Wednesday | 12.40-2pm |
| Thursday | 5.30-7pm |
| Saturday | 12-1.30pm |
| Sunday | 4-5pm |
Hackney residents under 18, over 60, or registered disabled can access this swim for free if they have our £1.60 annual Pay as you Go membership.
If you are enquiring about exercise because your doctor or health professional has advised you to do so, or if you meet our eligibility criteria and your doctor is able to refer you - we can help. Please view our Healthier Together Hackney page to learn more about accessing gym, swim and classes within this extremely valuable programme.