London Swimming Training Schedule
London Swimming is organised into various swiming groups: Neon, Cobalt, Magnesium and Titanium.
We also offer Swimming Lessons. Schedule below.
Schedule last updated: April 2026
Swim Programme
| Monday | ||
| All Swim Groups | 1:00-2:00 pm | London Aquatics Centre – Stratford |
| Magnesium | 7:00-8:00 pm | Orchard Lisle Pool – London Bridge |
| Titanium and Advanced Lessons | 7:30-8:30 pm | London Aquatics Centre – Stratford |
| Neon and Cobalt | 7.00-8.00 pm | Oasis Sports Centre – Covent Garden |
| Changes each week | 8.00-9.00 pm | Oasis Sports Centre – Covent Garden |
| Tuesday | ||
| Long Distance Session | ||
| Neon, Cobalt and Magnesium | 8:00-9:00 pm | The Castle Centre - Elephant & Castle |
| The London Fields session runs from April to October | ||
| All Groups | 6:00-7:00 pm | London Fields Lido - London Fields |
| Wednesday | Magnesium | 7:00-8:00 pm | Canada Water Leisure Centre - Canada Water |
| Titanium | 8:00-9:00 pm | Orchard Lisle Pool – London Bridge |
| Neon and Cobalt | 8:00-9:00 pm | The Castle Centre - Elephant & Castle |
| Thursday | Neon, Cobalt and Magnesium | 6:00-7:00 pm | Oasis Sports Centre – Covent Garden |
| She/They/Them Session | 7:00-8:00 pm | Oasis Sports Centre – Covent Garden |
| Neon and Cobalt | 7:00-8:00 pm | Orchard Lisle Pool – London Bridge |
| Magnesium and Titanium | 8.00-9.00 pm | Orchard Lisle Pool – London Bridge |
| Friday | ||
| All Swim Groups | 1:00-2:00 pm | London Aquatics Centre – Stratford |
| Neon and Cobalt | 7:00-8:00 pm | Orchard Lisle Pool – London Bridge |
| Magnesium and Titanium | 8:00-9:00 pm | Orchard Lisle Pool – London Bridge |
| Saturday | ||
| Magnesium and Titanium | 4:30-5:30 pm | Marshall Street Leisure Centre & Spa - Soho |
| Neon and Cobalt | 5:30-6:30 pm | Marshall Street Leisure Centre & Spa - Soho |
| Sunday | ||
| All Swim Groups | 4:00-5:00 pm | Pancras Square Leisure Centre – King's Cross |
| All Swim Groups, Dive Practice | 7:00-8:00 pm | Queen Mother Sports Centre – Victoria |
Our Monday 8pm session changes each week. Keep an eye on our booking system (Arrivaly) to stay up to date.
We usually do Stroke Clinics, Competition prep or other monthly sessions for certain groups within our community:
We have a “Vintage” Group for our “wiser” swimmers (50+ years old)
We have a Global Majority Group (for people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, Indigenous to the global south, or from other racially minoritised backgrounds, who make up the majority of the world’s population)
We also hold a monthly Water Polo taster session for Trans and Non-Binary members. This is done in co-operation with our Water Polo team, the Orcas
The She/They/Them session has been a regular fixture on our Thursday calendar. It’s a session for women (cis and trans) and non-binary swimmers.
Lessons Programme
| Wednesday | ||
| Beginners | 7:00-8:00 pm | The Castle Centre - Elephant & Castle |
| Intermediate and Advanced | 8:00-9:00 pm | The Castle Centre - Elephant & Castle |
| Sunday | ||
| Beginners | 6:00-7:00 pm | Queen Mother Sports Centre – Victoria |
| Intermediate and Advanced | 7:00-8:00 pm | Queen Mother Sports Centre – Victoria |
Open Water
During the warmer months, usually April to September, we also organise open water sessions.
In 2025, we had a Sunday morning session at the West Reservoir Leisure Centre.
These sessions were enjoyed by all and we hope they’ll make a comeback in 2026, subject to venue capacity and cost.
Various members also organise unnofficial Open water swims during the Summer, usually at the Hampstead Ponds, the Royal Docks or Canary Wharf.
Pool Map
Pool Information
For more detailed Accessibility and Changing Room information, please check this document.
London Aquatics Centre
Address: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford Cross, London E20 2ZQ
LAC has 2 pools that we use: the (big) competition pool and the (small) training pool.
On Monday and Friday afternoons we use the big pool and on Monday evening we use the small one.
Oasis Sports Centre
Address: 32 Endell St, London WC2H 9AG
The Oasis Sports Centre has 2 pools: an outdoor one and an indoor one. We always use the indoor pool.
The centre has step-free access to enter the facilities, but not changing areas.
Lockers use a non-refundable 20p coin.
There are male and female changing rooms and outdoors mixed changing areas.
Orchard Lisle Pool
Address: Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT
This pool is managed by Guy’s Hospital and you need to ring the bell by the gate to gain access. Google maps shows a picture of the gate.
There are stairs to access the pool and male and female changing rooms. Non-gendered changing rooms are available poolside.
Lockers take a refundable pound coin or token.
The Castle Centre
Address: 2 St Gabriel Walk, London SE1 6FG
This pool is fully accessible. There are male, female and mixed changing rooms.
The lockers use padlocks.
Canada Water Leisure Centre
Address: 7 Deal Porters Way, London SE16 2AJ
This venue is fully accessible and there are mixed, male and female changing rooms.
Marshall Street Leisure Centre & Spa
Address: Marshall St, London W1F 7EL
There are male and female changing rooms. Mixed toilets and changing areas are available via the disabled facilities, which are non-gendered.
The lockers use a padlock.
Pancras Square Leisure Centre
Address: 5 Pancras Sq, London N1C 4AG
This pool is fully accessible. There are male and female locker rooms. Mixed toilets and changing areas are available via the disabled facilities, which are non-gendered.
Lockers take a non-refundable 20p coin.
Queen Mother Sports Centre
Address: 223 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, Pimlico, London SW1V 1EL
There are 3 pools in this venue: a small Learner pool we sometimes use for Beginner Lessons, a pool with adjustable depth we also use for Beginner Lessons (as well as Artistic Swimming) and the training pool.
There are male and female locker rooms and the lockers use a padlock.
There are non-gendered changing rooms and facilities available. Please ask a coach or staff member for support.
London Fields Lido
Address: London Fields West Side, London E8 3EU
This venue is only used from April to October. It’s outdoors, but the water is heated.
This pool is fully accessible. There are male and female locker rooms. Mixed toilets and changing areas are available via the disabled facilities, which are non-gendered.
