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 and Play 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 Clissold Leisure Centre we offer a fantastic 25m eight lane competition pool, 25m training pool and toddler pool with water jets & mushrooms.
If you’re honing your swimming technique, or introducing your little one to the pool, you’re in great hands. Clissold Leisure Centre hosts a range of swimming lessons and courses for all ages and abilities, with expert guidance from qualified swimming instructors.
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.
Swim Doctor is Better’s adult swimming programme for all your swimming needs. Whether you want to learn to swim, improve your technique or fitness or train for an event, our Swim Doctors will help you make the most of your time in the pool in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Sessions are free of charge to Better Health UK Members and there is a minimal charge of £3 for any other monthly or annual members. Alternatively, you can pay and play for £10 per session. Bookable via the Better App, head to Book Swimming at your chosen centre to select your session.
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.
We recognise that for some of our female customers swimming in a women’s only environment is their preferred way to exercise. That’s why we’ve committed to providing twice weekly women’s only sessions in our Training Pool. We have a variety of sessions including evenings and for those that struggle to attend in the evening because of childcare, we also offer a lunchtime session.
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.
Looking for a fun filled swim for your children? Look no further than the Aqua Splash sessions in our Training Pool. Whether its splashing about on our floating rockets or having a throw about with the pool balls, we’ve got enough to keep the whole family entertained.
Swimming is a vital life skill and it is accessible for everyone in their local pool. That's why Better offers swimming lessons for all ages and abilities, at affordable prices.
We are the largest provider of swimming lessons in the UK. Across the country, we help over 135,000 people learn to love the water and keep active, by becoming capable and confident swimmers.
Available at over 130 locations, we have designed our swim school programme to be flexible and affordable, with prices starting from as little as £3 per lesson (dependent on location).
Our Learn to Swim Framework is designed by industry experts to ensure the lessons are of the highest quality, progressive and make our pupils 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.
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.
If it's just swimming that you're interested in, our single activity swimming membership means you'll get unlimited access to swimming.
If you're looking to use the gym and classes too, we offer a wide range of memberships with options to suit every budget. Everything from Pay and Play, to monthly or annual Prepaid memberships. What’s more, we won’t tie you in to a long term contract, giving you greater flexibility.
Pre Cleanse
Please help us to keep your pool clean by following our Swim Hygiene guidelines by showering and using the toilet facilities before you swim.
Respect
People of different standards and abilities will use the pool. Please respect their right to enjoy their swim.
Speed
Choose your lane using the fast, medium and slow signs and by watching those already swimming. Before pushing off at each turn, check to see if anyone faster is approaching.
Direction
Please follow the directional signs and move across to the appropriate side of the lane for each length.
Space
Try and leave at least 5 metres between yourself and another swimmer and if it’s possible to see a pace clock, then a 5 second gap is just as good.
Strokes
Wide stokes such as butterfly and breaststroke should be avoided when the lanes become busy. If you change to a slower stroke as part of your session, think about moving lanes.
Equipment
Fitness swimming training equipment, such as fins and hand paddles, is permitted at the discretion of the lifeguard and based on capacity. Snorkels can be used in conjunction with conventional swimming goggles.
Resting
Whether stopping for a rest or catching your breath after completing your swim, please be mindful that others using the lane will want to keep on swimming without stopping.
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