Swimming & lessons
Take the plunge
Swimming at Malden Centre
Please be advised that due to planned essential maintenance taking place, our pools are now closed and will reopen on Monday 7th October. All other facilities are operating as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Swimming is a great way to stay physically active, whatever your age or ability. Whether you’re lane swimming to maintain and develop your fitness, splashing around with the family or learning to swim so that you can join in the fun, we have something for you!
Take a look at the memberships we offer below.
Swimming lessons
Our team follows the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework to deliver swimming lessons. We use fun and games to build water confidence from the first splash to a lifetime of loving swimming and being safe in the water.
Swimming lessons
Ready to get started? Most of our lessons can be booked online.
Learning to swim is an essential life skill - if you can swim you can enjoy all of the exciting activities that the water has to offer. We offer lessons for all ages and all of our lessons are taught by qualified teachers. Our team follows the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework to deliver swimming lessons.
Already on lessons with us? Please visit our useful information page for frequently asked questions about getting started and what to do after you've enrolled.
Children's lessons
- Pre-school lessons for babies and toddlers 0-5 years
- Lessons for school age children
- Aquatics skills lessons - Competitive Swimming, Rookie Lifesaving, Synchronised Swimming and Water Polo (Please note, activities vary between sites).
Adult Swimming Lessons
Adult lessons are available for all abilities whether you have a fear of the water, haven’t been swimming since school or if you want to refine your technique ready for an event.
Other lessons
- We offer private 1-1 lessons that are suitable for beginners or improvers, both children and adults
- Intensive courses are available during selected school holidays. Please call the centre on 020 8336 7770 to book
Course Hub
When you join our swimming lessons you will be able to register for the Course Hub where you can:
- View the outcomes for each stage
- Track your child’s progress
- Get notifications when your child achieves an award
- Move your child to their next class
My Learn to Swim App
As a participant on our lesson programme you and your child can also benefit from the Swim England My Learn to Swim App. Watch our video at the bottom of this page for a preview of all the exciting features.
To find out more or join our swimming lessons, please book online.
Swimming memberships
We offer a range of Swim memberships that will allow you to enjoy your time in the pool – whether for fun or structured, fitness activity.
Take a look at what else is included in each membership type and learn how you can join.
Pool info
We have two pools to enjoy at Malden Centre - our Main Pool and Teaching Pool.
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Main Pool |
Teaching Pool |
In our changing rooms, the lockers work with Padlocks. We sell padlocks on site for £6.00 or you can bring one from home.
Please be aware that you may share swims during sessions.
Inflatable fun
Make a splash at Malden Centre.
Families and children can take on the challenge of the aquatic obstacle course on our fantastic pool inflatable which offers another great fun way to enjoy the water. Can you get to the other side without falling overboard?
SEND pool inflatable sessions
These sessions are tailored for children aged 8+ with special educational needs or disability. If you think your child would enjoy one of these sessions, choose from one of the dates below:
- January 20th - 4.00pm
- February 17th - 4.00pm
- March 30th - 4.00pm
- April 27th - 4.00pm
- May 25th - 4.00pm
- June 8th - 4.00pm
- July 27th - 4.00pm
- August 17th - 4.00pm
Please note that these sessions are exclusively for children with additional needs, therefore capacity is minimal and we recommend that you book in advance to secure your space.
However, to ensure that no child misses out, if there are spaces available on the day, then you may book on at reception when you arrive.
Aqua classes
We operate a number of Aquafit classes throughout the week. Take a look at our timetable to book your space.
Swimming clubs
Swimming across a wide range of ability levels, from novice to senior masters, our resident swimming clubs offer the opportunity to competitively swim and train.
Swimming clubs at Malden Centre
Here are the clubs that use our facilities.
Kingston Royals Swimming Club
- Tue/Thu/Fri - 5:00 am - 6:30 am
- Mon/Tue - 20:00 - 22:00
- Wed - 19:00 - 21:45
- Fri - 5:00 am - 6:30 am / 17:00 - 21:00
- Sun - 7:00 am - 8:45 am / 19:30 - 21:00
Please not that in our changing rooms, the lockers work with Padlocks. We sell padlocks on site for £5.50 or you can bring your own from home.
SWIMTAG
SWIMTAG is the latest, waterproof wearable technology that helps you track your swim strokes, lengths, times and calories burned. You can enter challenges and competitions to compete against other swimmers or your own personal best.
SWIMTAG is free for members. Simply sign up for SWIMTAG at reception, or via the link below.
SWIMTAG
Keep up to date
SWIMTAG keeps you up to date with your progress and achievements; we will notify you of your new personal best as well as competitions and challenges. Plus you’ll get notifications from your local pool on the latest news and events.
Challenges
Challenge yourself and others to take on an epic swim. Select a start and finish date for your challenge and SWIMTAG will update your progress as you move along the map. Invite your swim mates to join you and you could find yourself racing across the Channel or around the Isle of Wight!
Rule the Pool
Rule the Pool is a weekly competition for you to compare your swim against past swims and measure your progression over time against yourself and others. You will be able to upload a 400m swim (using any stroke) every week during any public session. Your 400m time will be added to an interactive league table which is published every Sunday night.
Don’t forget you can link your SWIMTAG activity into the Places Locker app.