Swimming

At Albany Leisure Centre in the heart of Enfield, we provide various  swimming sessions to suit the whole community. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness or enjoy quality time in the water with family and friends, there's always a swim session for you.

Main Pool

Our Main pool is a 25m, 6 lane pool. It has a shallow end of 0.9m and a deep end of 1.8m, making it is a great swimming environment to improve your fitness ability and general wellbeing. 

Teaching Pool

Our Teaching pool is a 13m. It has a shallow end of 0.7m and a deep end of 0.9m, making it is a great swimming environment to bring your family! 

Summer Half-Term Activities

During the Summer half term, we are hosting a range of activities to keep everyone in the household occupied! This includes Kids swimming for a pound and Aqua Splash Sessions!

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Swim for fitness

Lane swimming offers a focused and efficient workout experience in the pool. Participants swim laps in designated lanes fast, medium and slow lanes. This session is aimed for 12 years and over.

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Swim for all

Swim for all provides a delightful and inclusive aquatic experience for all ages. In a relaxed and enjoyable setting, families can splash, play, and bond in the water. Each session lasts for up to 50 mins, a great way to spend the school holiday splashing and swimming with the whole family in our pool!

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Inclusive swim

we offer an inclusive swimming session which allows young people and adults with additional needs to use the pool, benefitting from reduced capacity and noise.

Available to customers of all ages. Full access to facilities is provided and normal pool admission policy applies.

Our Current Offering

  • Sunday: 10:00 - 11:00
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Swim For Women

These sessions are exclusively bookable for women aged 18 and over.

Whether you are a competitive swimmer, or just enjoy a casual swim. These sessions facilitate both. 

The lanes will be available across the pool during these sessions, so that we can cater to all speeds and abilities. 

This is the perfect way to de-stress with other like-minded ladies. 

Our Current offering

  • Wednesday: 20:30 - 21:30
  • Thursday: 9:30 - 10:55

We try to use female lifeguards for these sessions. However, there may be times that a male lifeguard is present.

 

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Swim Tips for a Smooth and Enjoyable Visit

To help everyone enjoy a comfortable and relaxed swim, here are a few simple tips to keep your visit smooth from start to finish:

 

Pre-Swim Hygiene

  • Please take a quick shower before entering the pool – it helps keep the water clean for everyone.
  • Tie long hair back or pop on a swim cap.
  • Avoid makeup, lotions, or oils before swimming, as these can affect water quality.
  • If you’re feeling unwell, especially with stomach bugs or colds, it’s best to rest and return when you're better.

Appropriate Swimwear

  • Wear proper swimwear designed for pool use to ensure comfort and cleanliness.
  • Young children who need them should wear swim nappies. They can be purchased at reception, subject to availability.
  • Avoid loose clothing.

Lane Etiquette for a Smooth Swim

  • Choose a lane that matches your pace—slow, medium, or fast.
  • Follow the direction shown on the lane signage: some lanes run anti-clockwise, others clockwise.
  • Keep to your side of the lane and maintain a steady pace.
  • If a swimmer behind you is faster, pause briefly at the end of the lane to let them pass.
  • For a more relaxed, less busy swim, consider visiting during off-peak times.

Swim Safety Rules

Under 8's and non swimmers 11-17 must be accompanied in the water by a competent adult swimmer.

No more than two under 8's or non swimmers 11-17 to one competent adult swimmer.

The competent adult swimmer must actively supervise under 8's and non swimmers 11-17 keeping them close and safe at all times.

Under 8's and all non swimmers must remain in shallow water.

There are flotation barriers and red demarcation lines to help highlight areas of deep water.

We strongly recommend under 8's and non swimmers use armbands and/or an appropriate buoyancy aid.

Swim testing by lifeguards may be implemented to check the ability of swimmers before they are allowed into deep water. Please see details below:

  • This will be at the discretion of the lifeguard on position.The swim test requires swimmers to swim one length of the pool (25m) in a recognized swimming stroke without stopping.
  • When swimmers pass the test, they will be provided with a wristband to help highlight to lifeguards they are deemed safe in deeper water.
  • Swimmers who do not pass the swim test will be required to stay within shallow water under the supervision of a competent adult.
  • If parents are unable to adhere to the 2:1 supervisory ratio, then all swimmers may not be allowed to continue swimming. This is for the safety of all swimmers.
  • It’s extremely important adults ensure they have the right supervisory ratios before booking their swimming session to ensure all visitors can enjoy their swim.


Please adhere to the poolside rules otherwise you maybe asked to leave.