A community leisure centre in Sheffield, Graves Health and Sports Centre brings together a swimming pool, gym and sports facilities for people of all ages and abilities. It sits in the South Yorkshire city and covers swimming and lessons, fitness and health, tennis and family activities under one roof.

Alongside the pool, the centre offers a gym, fitness classes, sports halls and gymnastics, with coached sessions and inclusive programmes on offer. A place like this tends to suit anyone from complete beginners learning to swim to regular members looking for a varied range of activities close to home.

Swimming lessons

Gym and classes

Tennis courts

For all ages

Coached sessions

Flexible memberships

Graves Health and Sports Centre in Sheffield, a community leisure centre with a swimming pool, gym, tennis and fitness classes.

Graves Health and Sports Centre

Located in Smethwick, Sandwell Aquatics Centre is a swimming and diving facility that was built to host aquatic events at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Since then it has continued as a public leisure venue in the West Midlands.

A dedicated aquatics centre like this is a good option for anyone looking to swim regularly, learn to swim, or take part in diving. Facilities of this kind typically cater for casual swimmers and more committed users alike, so it is worth checking timetables and membership options before your visit.

Commonwealth Games venue

Swimming and diving

Membership options

Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick is a swimming and diving venue used at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Sandwell Aquatics Centre

Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre

Active Leicester - Aylestone Leisure Centre

Part of the Active Bolton family of centres, Horwich Leisure Centre is a swimming and leisure venue in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Alongside the pool, the wider network offers a gym, group fitness classes and a range of sports facilities across several sites in the area.

Swimming venues like this one suit a broad mix of visitors, from those learning to swim through structured lessons to people looking for regular fitness sessions in the water. Facilities are generally well suited to families, casual swimmers and those working towards personal goals alike.

Wider facilities

Community focus

Multiple sites

Horwich Leisure Centre is a swimming and leisure venue in Bolton, part of the Active Bolton network of sports centres.

Horwich Leisure Centre Ltd

Horfield Leisure Centre

Set in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, this leisure complex brings together a gym, swimming pools and a range of sports facilities under one roof. It caters for all ages, with fitness classes, swimming lessons, squash courts and family activities alongside the main gym floor.

A leisure centre like this suits people who want variety in one place, whether that means a workout, a swim or a group class. Flexible memberships and options across multiple sites make it a practical choice for regular visitors and families alike.

Swimming pool

Fitness classes

Swim lessons

Sports facilities

Family friendly

Rotherham Leisure Complex is a gym and leisure centre in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, with a pool, classes and sports facilities.

Rotherham Leisure Complex

Part of the CV Life network of leisure venues, Xcel Leisure Centre sits in Coventry and offers swimming alongside a wide range of sport and fitness for all ages and abilities. Facilities are aimed at the whole family, from casual swimming sessions to structured lessons.

Swimming lessons run through the Aquarius Swim School, covering children's and adult classes, Aquatots for the very young, private lessons, home education sessions and acceleration lessons. A leisure centre like this is a good option for families looking to learn to swim or keep active across several sports under one roof.

Lessons for little ones

Whole range of sports

Kids activities

Home education sessions

Part of CV Life

Xcel Leisure Centre in Coventry offers swimming, lessons and a range of sports for all the family.

Xcel Leisure Centre

Five Rivers Leisure Centre

Plymouth Life Centre

Wyndley Leisure Centre

Brean Splash Waterpark

Situated in London, the London Aquatics Centre is a swimming venue open to the local community. It offers a place for people of all ages and abilities to get in the water.

A swimming pool is a good option for anyone looking to build fitness, learn to swim or simply enjoy a low impact way to stay active. Sessions typically suit a range of swimmers, from complete beginners to those wanting regular lane time.

London Aquatics Centre is a swimming venue in London, Greater London, open to swimmers of all ages and abilities.

London Aquatics Centre

Based in Southend-on-Sea, this swimming club offers structured swimming for members across the local area. It provides a place for swimmers to train and take part in club sessions within the town.

Swimming clubs like this one generally suit people who want to develop their technique, build fitness in the water, and progress through coached sessions. Whether you are looking to swim more regularly or work towards competitive goals, a club setting offers a supportive environment to improve.

Borough of Southend Swimming Club is a swimming club in Southend-on-Sea offering coached sessions for local swimmers.

Borough of Southend Swimming Club

Water Babies Baby Swimming Lessons at Wyvern Academy

Halo Holmleigh Park Sports Centre

Plympton Swimming Pool

Set in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Quarry House Leisure Centre is a sports and leisure venue offering a gym, a swimming pool and a range of classes for members and visitors. Alongside general use, it runs a full programme of swimming lessons for all ages, from baby, toddler and preschool sessions through to adult and advanced courses.

Leisure centres like this one bring several activities together under one roof, making them a practical choice for anyone looking to combine gym workouts, swimming and group classes. Facilities such as swim assessments and structured lesson pathways help both newcomers and regular swimmers find the right level.

Gym and pool

Advanced swimming

Intensive courses

Swim assessments

Memberships available

Quarry House Leisure Centre in Leeds offers a gym, swimming pool, classes and swimming lessons for all ages.

Quarry House Leisure Centre

Active Lifestyles Stroud

Active Leicester - Cossington Street Sports Centre

1610 Trinity Sports & Leisure

Part of the Active Bolton network of sites, the Sir Jason Kenny Centre is a swimming and leisure venue in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Alongside swimming and swimming lessons, the centre is run as part of a wider community sports and fitness provider offering a gym, group fitness classes and sports hall activities.

A local pool like this is a practical option for lane swimming, family sessions and structured lessons for those learning or improving in the water. With memberships available and a mix of activities under one roof, it suits people looking to combine swimming with other fitness options.

Part of Active Bolton

More than swimming

Community programmes

The Sir Jason Kenny Centre is a swimming and leisure venue in Bolton, part of the Active Bolton network.

The Jason Kenny Centre

Set in the heart of Norwich, Riverside Leisure Centre is a community swimming and fitness venue catering for all ages. Alongside its swimming pool, the centre has a gym, group exercise classes and swimming lessons, plus space for children's parties.

A leisure centre like this suits families, casual swimmers and regular gym-goers alike, whether you want structured swim lessons, a class timetable or somewhere to train independently. Flexible membership options and discounted packages are available to local residents.

Central Norwich

Riverside Leisure Centre in Norwich, Norfolk, offers a swimming pool, gym, fitness classes and swim lessons for all ages.

Riverside Leisure Centre

A community leisure centre in Oxford, Leys Pools & Leisure Centre brings together swimming, fitness and family activities under one roof. Alongside a 25m pool and a learner pool, there is an air-conditioned gym, a sports hall, fitness studios and a floodlit 3G pitch, plus a Kids Activity Zone with soft play, climbing walls and a Tag-X course.

Centres like this suit a wide range of ages and abilities, whether you are learning to swim, working out or keeping the family active. Swimming lessons, exercise classes and holiday activities are all part of the mix, and there is a sauna and cafe for winding down afterwards.

Swimming pools

Gym and studios

Training programmes

On-site extras

Leys Pools & Leisure Centre in Oxford offers a 25m pool, gym, studios, sports hall and family activities.