How long can I swim for?
Most Swim for Fitness or Swim for All sessions last up to 50 minutes, unless otherwise stated. Shorter swims may be offered at the end of the day - typically 40 or 30 minutes, depending on how close the session is to closing time. Last entry is 30 minutes before the centre closes. On quieter days, you may be able to stay a bit longer, but during busy periods, please stick to your booked time slot to help us manage capacity.
Venue-specific guidance for Outdoor pool:
Charlton Lido and Lifestyle Club
Swim for All and Toddler Splash sessions last 60 minutes.
Hillingdon Sports & Leisure Complex
You'll find the length of the session on the app or online at the time of booking.
Jesus Green Lido
We currently have no time limit on how long you can swim for as long as it is within our opening hours. Online bookings are 10 minute entry slots. Last booking is 30 minutes before the end of the session.
Lee Valley White Water Centre
Each booking includes 50 minutes of swimming time, with additional time allowed for arrival and changing. During colder months, swimming times may be reduced for safety reasons. Please speak to a member of staff on arrival for the latest guidance.
London Fields Lido
Sessions slots at London Fields Lido are as follows:
Swim for All - 50 minutes
Swim for Fitness - 50 minutes
Swim for Families - 50 minutes
Sunbathing - 2 hours
Aqua Splash - 50 minutes
Sunbathing sessions can be booked for up to 2 hours.
Oasis Sports Centre
Swim for Fitness or Swim for All sessions are up to 50 minutes long. You may be able to stay longer when it's quiet but please adhere to your time slot on busy days. If you purchase a one-day pass, there are no limits on how long you stay.
Stanborough Park Water Sports Centre
Each booking includes 50 minutes of swimming time, with additional time allowed for arrival and changing. During colder months, swimming times may be reduced for safety reasons. Please speak to a member of staff on arrival for the latest guidance.
West Reservoir Centre
We need to ensure a fair allocation of time for each swimmer so all sessions will be limited to one hour. The one hour slot will include the allowance for safe arrival, 50 minutes in the water and leaving the premises. As the water and air temperature drops swimmers should stay in for a shorter time - speak to staff on maximum swimming time during the winter.
Pools on the Park
Swim for All and Swim for Fitness sessions last 60 minutes.
Debdale Outdoor Centre
To ensure a fair experience for all swimmers, sessions are limited to one hour. This includes arrival time, up to 50 minutes in the water and time to leave the venue safely. During colder weather, recommended swim times may be shorter. Please speak to a member of staff for guidance before entering the water.
Woodstock Open Air Pool
You can swim for the length of your swim session (50 minutes). If it's quiet, you may be able to swim for longer but please respect the time during busier days.
Wycombe Rye Lido & Gym
Lane swimming sessions last 1 hour. Lido sessions last 2 hours.
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