Free swimming for under 17s

Oxford City Council offers free swimming sessions for all children and young people aged 16 and under who live in Oxford. These sessions are available at designated times throughout the week and are shown below.

We recommend checking your local pool’s timetable for specific times as they may change periodically.

How to access free swimming

To participate in these free sessions, you need a free swim membership. Obtain this by speaking to the reception staff at Barton, Ferry or Leys leisure centres, or Hinksey Pool. Please bring proof of your age and address.

Once registered, you can enjoy free swimming during designated sessions listed below. To book sessions online, you’ll need your email address or the email address of a parent or guardian. If you have any questions, please speak to the team in your local leisure centre.

Barton Leisure Centre

Barton Leisure Centre timetable

Table showing free swimming sessions for young people at Barton Leisure Centre
Session Pool Day Times
Swimming for All Main Monday 4pm to 6pm
Swimming for All Main Wednesday 6pm to 7pm
Swimming for All Main Thursday 6pm to 7pm
Swimming for All Main Friday 4pm to 6pm
Swimming for All Main Saturday 12pm to 1pm
Swimming for All Main Sunday 12pm to 1pm

Ferry Leisure Centre (effective from 16 September 2024)

Ferry Leisure Centre timetable

Table showing free swimming sessions for young people at Ferry Leisure Centre
Session Name Pool Day Time
Swimming for All Both Monday 7pm to 8pm
Swimming for All Both Tuesday 7pm to 8pm
Swimming for All Both Wednesday 7pm to 8pm
Swimming for All Both Thursday 7pm to 8pm
Swimming for All Both Friday 6pm to 8pm
Swimming for All Both Sunday 10am to 12pm

Hinksey Outdoor Pool (term time only)

Hinksey Pool timetable

Table showing free swimming sessions for young people at Hinksey Outdoor Pool
Session Name Pool Day Time
Family Fun Swim Shallow Pool Tuesday 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Family Fun Swim Shallow Pool Wednesday 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Family Fun Swim Shallow Pool Thursday 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Please note that free swimming at Hinksey Pool is available during term time only.

Leys Pools and Leisure Centre

Leys Pools and Leisure Centre timetable

Table showing free swimming sessions for young people at Leys Pools and Leisure Centre
Session Name Pool Day Time
Swimming for All Small Monday 12pm to 1pm
Swimming for All Main Monday 3pm to 4pm
Swimming for All Small Monday 7pm to 8pm
Swimming for All Small Tuesday 12pm to 1pm
Swimming for All Main Tuesday 3pm to 4pm
Swimming for All Both Tuesday 7pm to 8pm
Swimming for All Small Wednesday 12pm to 1pm
Swimming for All Main Wednesday 3pm to 4pm
Swimming for All Both Wednesday 7pm to 8pm
Swimming for All Small Thursday 12pm to 1pm
Swimming for All Main Thursday 3pm to 4pm
Swimming for All Both Thursday 7pm to 8pm
Swimming for All Small Friday 12pm to 1pm
Swimming for All Main Friday 3pm to 4pm
Swimming for All Both Friday 6pm to 8pm
Swimming for All Both Sunday 10am to 12pm

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