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John Charles Centre for Sport

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50M LANES HEATED 28.0°C LANE POOL
Core Temp thermostat
28.0 °C
Depth Profile water
0.9 – 3 m
Lane Length straighten
50 m
Access Score accessibility_new
67 /100

Crowding heatmap

LANE OCCUPANCY:
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HEATMAP AGGREGATES 24 VERIFIED USER REPORTS. SUBMIT YOURS BELOW.

Session timetable

TIME DAY SESSION TYPE LANES BOOKING
09:00 – 11:00 Mon Lane 8 WALK-IN
11:30 – 14:30 Mon Leisure WALK-IN
06:30 – 09:00 Tue Lane 8 WALK-IN
17:00 – 20:30 Tue Lane 8 WALK-IN
06:30 – 09:00 Wed Lane 8 WALK-IN
12:00 – 13:30 Wed Lane 4 WALK-IN
17:00 – 20:30 Wed Lane 8 WALK-IN
06:30 – 09:00 Thu Lane 8 WALK-IN
17:00 – 20:30 Thu Lane 8 WALK-IN
06:30 – 09:00 Fri Lane 8 WALK-IN
12:00 – 13:30 Fri Lane 4 WALK-IN
17:00 – 20:30 Fri Lane 8 WALK-IN
06:30 – 09:00 Sat Lane 8 WALK-IN
17:00 – 19:30 Sat Lane 8 WALK-IN
08:30 – 10:00 Sun Lane 8 WALK-IN
10:30 – 13:30 Sun Leisure WALK-IN

Location & access

pin_dropLS11 5DJ directions_transitCottingley Rail · 1100m
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Cost calculator

PAY AS YOU GO £16.50 /wk
MONTHLY PASS £36.00 /mo
SAVINGS VS PAYG: £35.45 / MONTH
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Live condition report

Last report 7 days ago
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CROWDING

Pricing

USER SESSION PER SWIM MONTHLY ANNUAL
Adult Lane £5.50 £36.00
Child Lane £2.45
Adult Leisure £4.90

John Charles Centre for Sport is a 50m public pool in Leeds. Adult swim is £5.50 with a monthly pass at £36.00. Water temperature sits at 28.0°C. Nearest station is Cottingley Rail (1.1 km walk).

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Frequently asked

How much does a swim at John Charles Centre for Sport cost?
An adult pay-as-you-go swim is £5.50, or £36.00 per month with a swim-only pass.
Is John Charles Centre for Sport heated?
Yes. The main pool is maintained at 28.0°C based on the most recent verified user report.
Does John Charles Centre for Sport have a learner pool for toddlers?
Yes, a shallower learner pool is available alongside the main pool, suitable for children learning to swim and under-5s.
Do I need to book a lane in advance?
Lane sessions at most public pools accept walk-ins outside peak hours, but 7–9 am and 6–8 pm slots increasingly require online booking. Check the session timetable above for per-slot booking requirements.
DATA UPDATED 22 Apr 2026 · SOURCES: SPORT ENGLAND ACTIVE PLACES · OPENSTREETMAP CONTRIBUTORS · LOCAL AUTHORITY FEES SCHEDULE