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
| 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
| 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)
| 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
| 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 |
