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Swimming

Swimming is a great way to have fun and get healthy, whatever your age or level of ability.


Whether it’s a casual swim, swimming lessons for Children & Adults or a way to keep healthy and active during the day, our 25m 6 lane Main Pool and our 16.7m Learner Pool are perfect for all of the family to get involved and maintain a healthy lifestyle.


If you’re honing your swimming technique, or introducing your little one to the pool, you’re in great hands. Forest Hill Pools hosts a range of swimming lessons and courses for all ages and abilities, with expert guidance from qualified swimming instructors.

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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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.

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Swimming Lessons

Swimming is a vital life skill and it is accessible for anyone. That's why Better offers swimming lessons for all ages and abilities, at affordable prices. Our Learn to Swim Framework is designed by industry experts to ensure the lessons are of the highest quality, progressive and make our pupil’s 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. We offer Lessons for Children & Adults.

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Aqua Aerobics

Get your body moving to the beat whilst giving yourself an energising workout in the water. Our fun and friendly water workout classes give you all the benefits of cardiovascular exercise and provide natural levels of low-impact resistance that’s gentle on the joints.

 

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Adult Lessons - Swim Doctor

WHAT IS SWIM DOCTOR?

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.
At Forest Hill we currently have 2 ways off booking, if swimming lessons are all you want then book via our website or in centre on our self sign-up tablets. Lessons are £40 per month. This ensures you have a guaranteed space each week.

Book Swim Doctor - Monthly Direct Debit

Alternatively drop in sessions are free of charge to BETTER Health UK Members and there is a minimal charge of £3 for any other prepaid monthly or prepaid annual members. Alternatively, you can pay and play for £10 per session if you are not a prepaid member or have a free Be-Active Membership.

These sessions are Bookable via the Better UK App.

 

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WHICH SWIM DOCTOR SESSION SHOULD I BOOK?

Swim Doctor group class - learn
An adult swimming class for learners and improvers. Whether you are getting in for the first time or refreshing and improving your swimming skills, come and learn with our resident Swim Doctor.

Swim Doctor group class – train
An adult swimming fitness class focused on fitness and technique. Whether you are training for an event or wanting to improve your technique and fitness, come and train with our resident Swim Doctor.

 

 

FREE SWIMMING FOR OVER 60'S & DISABLED CUSTOMERS

Free swimming is available for all over 60's in London Borough of Lewisham leisure centres if you Live in Lewisham. To gain access, users are required to have a valid Be Active Pay and Play membership for the London Borough of Lewisham leisure centres operated by Better.

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Lewisham Be Active Membership

We want everyone in the London Borough of Lewisham to get active, which is why we offer the Be Active membership to all eligible Lewisham residents.

Whether it is access to our gyms offering dedicated cardio, resistance, functional, strength and stretch zones, or taking a dip in one of Lewisham’s swimming pools; Be Active members benefit from reduced rates and some memberships even offer free pool and gym access.

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Swim Safety

Swim Safety Rules apply to all swimming sessions, for more information please click on the button below.

 

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