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Brixton Recreation Centre

location_on SW9 8QQ Facility ref: LDN-BRX
33M LANES HEATED 27.5°C LANE POOL
Core Temp thermostat
27.5 °C
Depth Profile water
0.9 – 3.8 m
Lane Length straighten
33 m
Access Score accessibility_new
68 /100

Crowding heatmap

LANE OCCUPANCY:
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HEATMAP AGGREGATES 26 VERIFIED USER REPORTS. SUBMIT YOURS BELOW.

Session timetable

TIME DAY SESSION TYPE LANES BOOKING
06:30 – 09:00 Mon Lane 6 WALK-IN
12:00 – 14:00 Mon Lane 4 WALK-IN
18:30 – 21:00 Mon Lane 6 WALK-IN

Location & access

pin_dropSW9 8QQ directions_transitBrixton · 180m
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Cost calculator

PAY AS YOU GO £17.40 /wk
MONTHLY PASS £37.50 /mo
SAVINGS VS PAYG: £37.84 / MONTH
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Live condition report

Last report 15 hours ago
WATER TEMPERATURE RIGHT NOW
CROWDING
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GLL / Better — what to expect

GLL trades as Better and operates around 270 leisure centres on concession contracts with local authorities. Expect a London-wide Better membership that unlocks swim entry across multiple boroughs, a standardised booking app with 8-day advance slots, and a Flex price band for off-peak lane swimming that is typically 18–25% cheaper than peak.

Pricing

USER SESSION PER SWIM MONTHLY ANNUAL
Adult Lane £5.80 £37.50
Child Lane £2.90
Adult Leisure £5.80

Brixton Recreation Centre is a 33m public pool in London. Adult swim is £5.80 with a monthly pass at £37.50. Water temperature sits at 27.5°C. Nearest station is Brixton (180 m walk).

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Frequently asked

How much does a swim at Brixton Recreation Centre cost?
An adult pay-as-you-go swim is £5.80, or £37.50 per month with a swim-only pass.
Is Brixton Recreation Centre heated?
Yes. The main pool is maintained at 27.5°C based on the most recent verified user report.
Does Brixton Recreation Centre 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.
Who operates Brixton Recreation Centre?
GLL / Better. GLL trades as Better and operates around 270 leisure centres on concession contracts with local authorities. Expect a London-wide Better membership that unlocks swim entry across multiple boroughs, a standardised…
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 21 Apr 2026 · SOURCES: SPORT ENGLAND ACTIVE PLACES · OPENSTREETMAP CONTRIBUTORS · LOCAL AUTHORITY FEES SCHEDULE