Abbey Sports Centre

Swimming pool

 

Swimming is an excellent way to keep fit and the pool at this Centre is suitable for all ages and abilities.

 

Our pool is a 25 metres x 10 metres conventional swimming pool. It is ideal for experienced and novice swimmers alike with the depth varying from 3 to 5 feet in depth.

 

Free Swimming|

Register for a leisure pass to swim for free.

 

Children under the age of 8 years

A strict under 8 Supervision Policy is in operation at this pool.

 

A responsible adult may supervise up to 2 children under 8 years of age in the pool and associated areas.

 

It is recommended that children under 5 years of age wear a suitable buoyancy aid such as arm bands whilst in the pool area.

 

Additional public swimming sessions

 

Ladies only swimming

Please note: The lifeguard for this session will not always be female.

 

Masters swimming

This is an adult session designed for those customers who wish to improve their overall swimming ability.

 

A qualified coach will be on hand to set programmes and to assist in improving your stroke technique. Not suitable for customers who are unable to swim several consecutive lengths.

 

Swimming lessons

Lessons are available for customers of all ages and abilities, swimmers and non-swimmers alike.

 

There are children and adult lessons which run in courses lasting 10 weeks. All classes are 30 minutes long and cover all aspects of water safety such as swimming skills and water confidence skills.

 

Swimmer

 

Contact

Abbey Sports Centre

Axe Street

Barking

IG11 7LX

 

Bookings: 020 8270 6800

 

Supported by Barking and Dagenham Direct:

Tel: 020 8215 3006

Fax: 020 8227 5184

Minicom: 020 8227 5755

Email: 3000direct@lbbd.gov.uk|

 

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm.

 

Further information can be obtained from the:

One Stop Shop

Barking Learning Centre|

2 Town Square

Barking

IG11 7NB

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