Swimming & lessons
Take the plunge
Swimming at Hinckley 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.
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.
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.
Casual swimming
A variety of casual swimming opportunities are available at Hinckley Leisure Centre.
Lane swimming: £5.80 non-members / Free for members
Just swim sessions: £5.80 non-members / Free for members
Older adult and junior swimming: £3.20 non members / Free for members

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.

Family Fun
Make a splash at Hinckley Leisure Centre.
Baby and Toddlers through to weekend Family Fun sessions. Check out our timetable for details.

Inflatable Fun
Come and have the ultimate fun on our pool inflatable!
Life jackets are mandatory in this session and the pool floor is set to its lowest depth at 180cm. Session not advisable for non-swimmers.
Minimum age of 5. 1 adult to 1 child under the age of 8.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the session start time, to allow safety briefing, and the issue of life jackets. Any delay may affect you taking part in the session.
Check out our timetable for more details.
Aqua classes
We operate a number of Aquatic classes throughout the week.
- Aquafit - A total body workout. Aquafit ensures that you use every muscle in your body by using the water as resistance. The water takes out the impact of the moves and you can work at your own level and achieve results!
- Aqua Natal – The perfect way to exercise safely during and after pregnancy. Fun and relaxing, giving you an opportunity to make new friends and feel weightless in the water.
Take a look at our timetable to book your space.
Pool info
We have two pools to enjoy at Hinckley Leisure Centre - our Main Pool and Teaching Pool.
Main Pool |
Teaching Pool |
We also have a splash pad available, as well as a pool pod for assisted access to our main pool.
Please note during shared lane swimming and school lessons the pool depth will be set to 0.9m.

Concession swim
Over 60's
Over 60's can swim free at the following times:
- Tuesday - 2.45pm - 3.45pm
- Friday - 9.30am - 10.15am
- Sunday - 8.00am - 8.45am
Children 3 years and under
All children aged 3 and under swim free.
Disabled Customers
Please call reception on 01455 610011 for more details.

Hinckley Swim Club
For ages 5+ and Squad training. Training sessions available Tuesday - Sunday evenings.
For more information please visit the club's 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.
Timetable
Places available: