Ironmonger Row Baths
location_on EC1V 3QF
Facility ref: LDN-IRN
30M LANES
HEATED 28.5°C
LANE POOL
Core Temp
thermostat
28.5
°C
Depth Profile
water
0.9 – 2.5
m
Lane Length
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30
m
Access Score
accessibility_new
74
/100
Crowding heatmap
LANE OCCUPANCY:
LOW
MED
HIGH
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HEATMAP AGGREGATES 25 VERIFIED USER REPORTS. SUBMIT YOURS BELOW.
Session timetable
| TIME | DAY | SESSION TYPE | LANES | BOOKING |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 – 09:00 | Mon | Lane | 6 | REQUIRED |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Mon | Lane | 4 | WALK-IN |
| 17:30 – 20:30 | Mon | Lane | 6 | REQUIRED |
| 09:00 – 11:00 | Sat | Leisure | — | WALK-IN |
| 09:00 – 11:00 | Sun | Lessons | 2 | WALK-IN |
Location & access
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directions_transitOld Street · 420m
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PAY AS YOU GO
£18.30 /wk
MONTHLY PASS
£39.60 /mo
SAVINGS VS PAYG: £39.64 / MONTH
radar
Last report 2 days 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 | £6.10 | £39.60 | — |
| Child | Lane | £3.20 | £22.00 | — |
| Concession | Lane | £4.30 | — | — |
| Adult | Leisure | £6.10 | — | — |
Ironmonger Row Baths is a 30m public pool in London. Adult swim is £6.10 with a monthly pass at £39.60. Water temperature sits at 28.5°C. Nearest station is Old Street (420 m walk).
Compare with nearby pools
- Ironmonger Row Baths vs Britannia Leisure Centre 1.44 KM · PRICE Δ £0.30
- Ironmonger Row Baths vs Clissold Leisure Centre 3.70 KM · PRICE Δ £0.70
- Ironmonger Row Baths vs Mile End Park Leisure Centre 4.21 KM · PRICE Δ £0.30
- Ironmonger Row Baths vs Kentish Town Sports Centre 4.22 KM · PRICE Δ £0.10
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Frequently asked
- How much does a swim at Ironmonger Row Baths cost?
- An adult pay-as-you-go swim is £6.10, or £39.60 per month with a swim-only pass.
- Is Ironmonger Row Baths heated?
- Yes. The main pool is maintained at 28.5°C based on the most recent verified user report.
- Does Ironmonger Row Baths 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 Ironmonger Row Baths?
- 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.