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Swimming

Dive into fun and fitness in our leisure pool at Archway Leisure Centre.  Featuring a sloping beach entry, flume, two spa pools, and exciting new attractions like the wave machine, rapids, and slides. From family fun swims and inclusive sessions to free swimming for over 60s, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re learning to swim, building confidence, or simply having fun in the water, you’ll find a session that suits you. 

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Family Fun Swim

Make a splash at our Family Fun Swims, where you can race down the slide, ride the waves, and enjoy all our action‑packed pool features. These high‑energy sessions run at weekends and throughout the school holidays, giving you the perfect chance to dive into fun time and time again.

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Swim for Fitness

If you’re looking for a low-impact way to get fit and healthy, swimming could be the perfect choice. And whatever your fitness levels, age or level of ability, you’re sure to find a session for you at Archway Leisure Centre. Our Swim for Fitness sessions take place in slow, medium and fast lanes, so you can take things at your own pace.

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Inclusive Swim

This dedicated swim session is designed to provide a welcoming and relaxed environment for people with disabilities, taking place every Saturday and Sunday from 4–5pm. Family members, friends, and carers are warmly invited to join, making it a supportive and inclusive experience for everyone.

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Free Swimming For 60+

Free swimming is on offer for people aged 60+ with a Better Adult Senior membership (£7.60 per year). This includes Monday-Friday 8.30-4.30 and weekends at Highbury Leisure Centre, Cally Pool and Ironmonger Row Baths.

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If swimming is your main focus, our single‑activity swimming membership gives you unlimited access to the pool, so you can swim whenever it suits you.

If you’d like to enjoy the gym and fitness classes as well, we offer a wide range of flexible memberships to suit every budget, from Pay As You Go to monthly or annual prepaid options. Best of all, there’s no long‑term contract, giving you the freedom to choose what works for you.

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Better is a registered trademark and trading name of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise and registered society under the Co-operative & Community Benefit & Societies Act 2014 registration no. 27793R. Registered office: Middlegate House, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SX. Inland Revenue Charity no: XR43398.

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