Swimming is a great form of exercise, giving your whole body a gentle workout as you go.

Here at Better, we’re the largest swimming pool operator in the UK, and a swimming membership with us means you’ll get inclusive access to 140 indoor swimming pools across the England, Cardiff and Belfast, as well as 9 outdoor lidos.

At Better, we also believe that everyone should be comfortable in the water and get active. That’s why our Swim UK membership is designed for people of any ability level or age. So, whether you’re perfecting your front crawl, or just starting out, Better has you covered.

Our swim-only membership provides lots of additional benefits to help you make the most of our facilities. Your swimming membership includes:

• Access to 140 indoor swimming pools and 9 outdoor lidos across the UK, including the Manchester Aquatics Centre
• Access to our open water venues including West Reservoir Centre and Stanborough Park Water Sports Centre 
• Adult swimming lessons available at a discounted rate
• Up to 30% discount on other Better activities and services across the UK, such as the gym, fitness classes and court hire
• 7-day priority advanced booking online or via the Better UK app
• Access to Better at Home – an online library of over 1,500 on-demand fitness classes and workouts

On top of all of this, when you visit a Better swimming pool, you’ll be able to enjoy a range of facilities such as diving boards, wave machines and inflatable obstacle courses at a discounted price. These features are only available at some of our pools so please check with your local centre.

Many of our centres are also equipped with accessibility features such as accessible changing rooms and Poolpods so that everyone can enjoy time in the water.

Hear how our swimmers use their local swimming pool membership across the UK:

From reducing stress to helping you build muscle, there are many health benefits associated with swimming. Here are a couple more:

• Teaches you a life skill – swimming is an important life skill and regularly attending lessons or casual swim sessions can help you develop this essential skill
• Boosts your mental health – attending your local pool frequently can help give you some headspace and boost your mental wellbeing as you socialise with the community

What’s more, swimming at Better is good for the community. Since we’re a social enterprise, your membership fees go back into our facilities and services, rather than paying our bosses.

But don’t just take our word for it. Read about how members Jessica and Nicola enjoy the benefits of regular swims at their local lido.