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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. Sessions must be pre booked online or via the Better UK app. 

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Swim for all

Take advantage and  start your Summer with a Free Open Day Swim for All session, Sunday 21st 1-2pm 

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. Sessions must be pre booked online or via the Better UK app. 

Sessions are for 1hr and children 11-17 years old swim for free. 

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Aqua Aerobics

Getting fit can be for everyone. Water based classes are a great alternative for those who are looking for a low-impact but still high energy workout. These sessions are great if you want to burn calories, tone your body while taking care of your joints and improve mobility. Water exercise will make you feel refresh and increase serotonin level to keep you not only fit but also happy, which is good for mental health as well.

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Swimming lessons

Swimming is a vital life skill and available to everyone. Better offers swimming lessons for all ages and abilities, at reasonable prices. Our Learn to Swim framework is designed by industry experts to ensure the lessons are of the highest quality, fun and hassle free. With our 'Swimbies' classes from three months, to our Adult Swimming Lessons, everyone is catered for on their learn to swim journey.

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Free Swimming for Under 16's and over 60's

In partnership with the Welsh Government we are able to offer free swimming for Under 16's and over 60's at the following times:

Under 16's

Weekends Saturday 2:30-4:30 / Sunday 2:30-3:30

School Holidays Monday-Friday 12-3:00

Over 60's

Wednesday and Fridays 9.30-10.30

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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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