Since April 1st 2009, over 250,000 young people in Leicester aged 16 and under have used the opportunity to swim for free in any of Leicester City Council's local swimming pools.
Free swimming for young people aged 16 and under is available at selected session times. Each pool has it's own designated free swimming session times and it is advisable to check free swim session times with the individual pool before commencing travel.
The initiative is part of the government’s free swimming scheme, which aims to provide free swimming for children aged 16 and under, and older people to encourage better health and improve fitness.
Leicester City Council have extended Free Swims until 31st August 2010, so jump in and have some fun!
Free swimming for young people aged 16 and under is available at the following centres:
| Aylestone Leisure Centre |
0116 233 3040 |
| Braunstone Leisure Centre |
0116 229 3229 |
| Cossington Street Sports Centre |
0116 233 3060 |
| Evington Leisure Centre |
0116 299 5575 |
| Leicester Leys Leisure Centre |
0116 233 3070 |
| New Parks Leisure Centre |
0116 233 3080 |
| Spence Street Sports Centre |
0116 299 5584 |
Please note that each leisure centre has policies regarding child supervision and health and safety. Contact your local centre for further information.
Free Swims are available at selected times during the school term time and holidays. You can download PDFs with full information using the links below:
Please note last swim ticket sold one hour before session ends.
Further activities are available for parents and toddlers. You can also book swimming lessons at any City Council swimming pool.
Don't forget free swimming is already available for older people. Get more information on free activities for over 50's
Despite the withdrawal of free swim funding by the Government, we are pleased to confirm that Leicester City residents aged 60 and over will continue to receive all activities including swimming, free of charge at Leicester City Council sports facilities.
County residents aged 60 and over, although having to pay for all activities from 1st August, can, by making an annual payment of £20, continue to enjoy these at concession rate, a saving of up to 50%.
Further details can be found on The Card application form which can be downloaded from the website, or picked up in any of the Leicester sports facilities. Proof of address will be required when applying.
Enjoy Swimming, have fun.... and get fit!
There are many other fun sporting activities for young people to enjoy at our centres including rock climbing, basketball, tennis and funky dance mat dancing!
For general Sports information, email us at sports.services@leicester.gov.uk
