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
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33
m
Access Score
accessibility_new
68
/100
Crowding heatmap
LANE OCCUPANCY:
LOW
MED
HIGH
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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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PAY AS YOU GO
£17.40 /wk
MONTHLY PASS
£37.50 /mo
SAVINGS VS PAYG: £37.84 / MONTH
radar
Last report 15 hours ago
Live condition report
verified
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).
Compare with nearby pools
- Brixton Recreation Centre vs Queen Mother Sports Centre 3.78 KM · PRICE Δ £1.70
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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.