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.
The 25m Main Pool is 2m deep through out and has 8 lanes, perfect for fitness swimming and improving your wellbeing. The Main Pool includes a large specator gallery, diving blocks and a swiss timing system which can be used for galas and lessons. Slow, medium & fast lanes are always available*. The Main Pool is suitable for competant adult swimmers** aged 11+.
The 25m Teaching Pool has 6 lanes and includes a movable pool floor to adjust the depth of the pool from 0m to 2m, an ideal environment to learn to swim or to bring the whole family to swim.
The Toddler Pool is suitable for children aged 8 years and under and includes various water features including; mushrooms and water jets. A variety of toys and water aids are also provided to encouraging learning and play.
Swimming is great at any age. Whether you want to improve your technique, get fit, meet new friends, compete or have fun, you're sure to find a pool session that you'll love. All Swimming Classes can be seen on the weekly programme.
*Lanes of varying ability will be available at all times. Where possible at least one slow, medium and fast lane will be provided
**Due to the depth of the Main Pool, only competant swimmers, aged 11+, are permitted to swim (competant swimmers must be able to swim a minmum of 25m in a recognisable stroke)
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 as you Go 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.
Our Inclusive Swim is ideal for children or adults with additional needs who benefit from a reduced noise and capacity session in a relaxed environment.
Timings:
Tuesday - 6.45-7.45pm
Hackney residents under 18, over 60, or registered disabled can access this swim for free if they have our £1.35 annual Pay as you Play membership.
Can’t swim or just not as strong a swimmer as you’d like to be? Join the club! Many adults across the UK are learning to swim and enjoying a whole new world in the water.
Swim Doctor is Better’s adult swimming programme for all your swimming needs. With our range of adult swimming classes for all swimming levels, we’ll get you to where you want to be – whether that’s learning to swim for the first time, training for an event by taking intensive swimming lessons, or improving your technique with our Swim Doctor senior swim classes.
Our fitness experts and swim instructors can coach you in groups if you want to learn with a friend, or individually, and you’ll be surprised how easy and fun it is once you get started.
We understand that every person is different and has their own goals to achieve in the water. That’s why, at Better, we offer private 1-to-1 swimming lessons with a qualified swimming instructor at a leisure centre near you. Our expert instructors create and tailor bespoke swim plans to help you or your child hit their targets. 1-to-1 lessons are subject to availability. Please contact your local centre for more information.
Due to the popularity of these lessons at Clissold Leisure Centre, we operate a waiting list. To add yourself to the waiting list, please click on the link below.
Once added, we will contact you as soon as we have availability suiting your needs.
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 as you Go, to monthly or annual Prepaid memberships. What’s more, we won’t tie you into a long-term contract, giving you greater flexibility.
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.
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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