Swimming

Enjoy swimming at Highbury Leisure Centre, one of Islington’s leading destinations for fitness, swimming lessons and family activities. With a 25-metre main pool and a dedicated teaching pool, we offer a welcoming environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

Swim for Fitness sessions are available throughout the week, offering dedicated lane swimming for those looking to improve endurance, technique and overall fitness.

Our teaching pool provides the perfect space for children’s lessons, beginner swimmers and family sessions, helping swimmers build confidence in the water in a safe and supportive setting.

Whether you’re training, learning to swim or enjoying time in the pool with family, our range of sessions makes it easy to find something that works for you.

Changing Room Access

Children under the age of 8 are permitted to use the changing rooms with their parent irrespective of their gender.  Older children are kindly advised to use the changing room that corresponds to their gender. 

Swim For Fitness

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.

Free swimming for 60+

Free swimming is on offer for people aged 60+ with a Better Adult Senior membership (£7.80 per year). This includes Monday-Friday 9am-4pm and after 1pm at weekends at Archway Leisure Centre, Highbury Leisure Centre, Cally Pool and Ironmonger Row Baths.

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Swim For All

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.

 

 

 

 

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Swimming Lessons

Our swim school programme is designed to be flexible and affordable. Our experienced, qualified teachers follow the Swimming Teachers Association National Learn to Swim Teaching Plan. We support all swimmers to progress and take the plunge, whatever their level of ability. Suitable for all age groups, our classes include:

  • Under 5s
  • Junior Learn to Swim Lessons
  • Adult lessons
  • And much, much more...

Lessons are delivered on a rolling programme that allows pupils to join at any stage and progress at their own pace. Our lessons operate for 50 weeks of the year with a gap in lessons over the Christmas period.

On your first visit you can collect your child's membership card from reception. You'll also get a free swimming hat from your swimming teacher, which should be worn for every lesson. 

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Swim Membership

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. From pay as you go to monthly or annual pre-paid memberships. What’s more, we won’t tie you into a long-term contract, giving you greater flexibility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Help Us Keep Your Pool Clean

  • Remove outdoor shoes upon the entrance of the swimming pool changing rooms
  • Shower thoroughly from ‘top to toe’ with soap before entering the pool to remove deodorant, cosmetics and perspiration
  • Use the toilet facilities before your swim and remember to wash your hands thoroughly with soap
  • Babies should wear tight-fitting waterproof baby trunks whilst swimming rather than nappies
  • Please dispose of nappies, trunks and sanitary products in the bins provided
  • Do not swim if you have consumed a meal within the last two hours
    Never swim if you have consumed alcohol or are under the influence of drugs
  • Do not swim if you are currently suffering from a cold or flu
  • Do not swim if you have suffered from food poisoning or diarrhoea within the last 14 days

Swim Safely Rules

All swimmers must adhere to the swim safety rules before entering our pools

Swim Safety Rules