Swimming at Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre
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!
Enjoy a range of swimming and pool activities for you and your whole family where you can have fun and be active together.
Learn to swim with our swimming lesson programme, book a swim session from our timetable or find out about our pool.
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
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.
To join our swimming lessons, please book online.
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.
For more information on the lessons we offer please see below, a member of our team will be happy to advise on the best lesson to suit your needs.
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).
Children on our swimming lesson programme benefit from free swimming outside of lesson times. Please ask for details.
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
- Private lessons are available for children and adults that would benefit 1 to 1 tuition.
- Intensive courses are available during selected school holidays
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. Find out more and download
Proud to be working in partnership with Swim England.
To find out more or join our swimming lessons, please book online.
Pool info
We have two pools to enjoy at Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre - our Main Pool and Teaching Pool.
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Main Pool |
Teaching Pool |
Remember, you will need to bring appropriate swimwear, a towel and £1 for your locker.
Please remove footwear before entering the changing rooms.
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 today.
Take a virtual tour
Our pool facilities are well worth checking out. Want to see them before you visit? Check out our virtual tour at the link below.
Family Fun
Make a splash at Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre.
Baby and Toddlers through to weekend Family Fun sessions. Check out our timetable for details.
Inflatable Fun
Make a splash and take on our pool inflatable obstacle course, in one of our Inflatable Fun sessions!
Inflatable fun sessions at Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre
- Sundays 2.15pm - 3.15pm
- Extra sessions available in the holidays
Advanced booking is recommended.
Call us on 01992 761540 to find out more and book your session!
- All participants will be given a lifejacket to wear throughout the activity.
- Minimum age for this activity is 5 years old.
- Children under the age of 8 years must be accompanied on the inflatable and throughout their visit to the centre, by an adult (16 yrs+) Ratio: maximum of 1 under 8's per adult for the inflatable session.
- Each session includes a safety briefing and a lifejacket fitting. Approximate time on the inflatable is 45 minutes.
- Rule of play are displayed on poolside.
Sauna & Steam
Take time to completely relax after a busy day or after your hard workout & unwind in our calming sauna & steam room
Sauna & Steam room
Aid your muscle recovery or simply take some time back for yourself to relax. Our Sauna and Steam room is open during Fitness Lane swims and Just Swim sessions
Receive access to our Sauna & Steam room when you sign up as a Premium member or pay for a wrist band at reception for access as part of your swim session
Prices:
- Member: Free
- Adult: £9.50
- Senior/Concessions: £7.20
For more information, please call the centre on 01992 716733
Aqua classes
We operate a number of Aquafit classes throughout the week. Take a look at our timetable to book your space.
Swimming clubs
Epping Forest Swimming Club are regular visitors to Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre.
If you'd like to join them, you can find more information on their website.
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.