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. If you had a free swim membership before 30 March 2024, you will need to re-register as a new operator (More Leisure) has taken over the running of the centres.
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 Pool | Monday to Friday | 4pm to 5pm |
| Swimming for All | Main Pool | Saturday and Sunday | 10.45am to 11.45am |
Ferry Leisure Centre
Ferry Leisure Centre timetable
| Session Name | Pool | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming for All | Main and Small Pool | Saturday | 12.30pm to 1.30pm |
| Swimming for All | Main and Small Pool | Sunday | 9.30am to 10.30am |
| Swimming for All | Main and Small Pool | Sunday | 11am to midday |
| Swimming for All | Main and Small Pool | Sunday | 12.30pm to 1.30pm |
Hinksey Outdoor Pool (term time only)
| Session Name | Pool | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming for All | Main and Shallow Pool | Wednesday | 5pm to 7pm |
| Swimming for All | Main and Shallow Pool | Friday | 5pm to 7pm |
Please note that free swimming at Hinksey Pool is available during term time only and the timetable above is in effect from 15 July 2024.
Leys Pools and Leisure Centre
Leys Pools and Leisure Centre timetable
| Session Name | Pool | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming for All | Small Pool | Monday | 6.30pm to 7.30pm |
| Swimming for All | Small Pool | Tuesday | 6.30pm to 7.30pm |
| Swimming for All | Small Pool | Wednesday | 6.30pm to 7.30pm |
| Swimming for All | Small Pool | Thursday | 6.30pm to 7.30pm |
| Swimming for All | Small Pool | Friday | 6.30pm to 7.30pm |
| Swimming for All | Small Pool | Saturday | 11.30am to 12.30pm |
| Swimming for All | Main and Small Pool | Saturday | 1pm to 2pm |
| Swimming for All | Main and Small Pool | Saturday | 2.30pm to 3.30pm |
| Swimming for All | Main and Small Pool | Sunday | 11.30am to 12.30pm |
Please note that, with effect from now, Sunday afternoon sessions (1pm to 2pm and 2:30pm and 3:30pm) are being replaced by inflatable sessions which are chargeable and not part of the free offer. The timetable will shortly be updated with new additional free sessions to take account of this change.
