York Hall Swimming Pool Refurbishment

We're back and better than ever!

The wait is finally over and we're so excited to welcome you back into our swimming pools here at York Hall Leisure Centre. 

We re-opened our brand-new changing rooms and refurbished swimming pools on Monday 27th June 2022, and we’re confident you'll be impressed with the improvement works completed. 

The centre's 33m, 5-lane main swimming pool is the perfect place for all your water activities which includes the return of our Better Swim School lessons and Aqua Aerobics classes. 

You'll also find a range of public swimming sessions including our Swim for Fitness and Swim for All sessions. Check out the pool timetable for days and times!

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Better Swim School

We're so pleased are will also be welcoming back our swimming lessons so children and adults of all ages can learn to swim. 

To help you find a suitable lesson and level for your child, follow the age guide below:

School-aged students (5-12 years)

  • Non-swimmer / beginner and unable to swim 25m unaided: Book Foundation swimming lessons
  • Improver and able to swim 25m: Book Development swimming lessons

There will also be sessions available for babies as part of the Swimbies lessons and we'll also run adult swim lessons too! 

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Here's a breakdown of the refurbishment work

Swimming Pool

  • Removal of all tiles within the pool tank
  • Waterproof rendering to all walls in side the pool tank
  • Removal of damaged gulley tiles
  • Replace all tiles within the pool tank
  • Gulley tiles specially made to match original and replaced

Changing Rooms

  • Complete retiling of all floors and wall.
  • Replacement of all shower and changing cubicles.
  • Install new shower units in both changing rooms.
  • All toilets sinks and vanity units replaced.
  • Replacement and repairs carried to existing doors
  • New pre showers installed in pool entrance area

Pool Hall

  • Removal and replacement all tiles from poolside
  • New LED lighting installed throughout
  • Replacement of poolside radiators
  • Specially prepared radiator covers installed
  • Full upgrade of the pool hall AHU

We're Hiring

We're teaming up with the Work Path team at Tower Hamlets Council to encourage local residents to train as lifeguards and swimming teachers as part of the re-opening of York Hall Leisure Centre in late June 2022. We're all about local people working in their local facilities!

What's more, as part of our charitable social enterprise remit we've  stepped in to fully fund the cost of National Pool Lifeguard Qualifications (NPLQ) and swim teaching courses for Tower Hamlets residents.

For further information and to apply, visit www.better.org.uk/jobs

Or for an informal conversation on job opportunities and funded courses please email YorkHall@GLL.ORG

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