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Kentish Town Sports Centre

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25M LANES HEATED 28.5°C LANE POOL
Core Temp thermostat
28.5 °C
Depth Profile water
0.9 – 3 m
Lane Length straighten
25 m
Access Score accessibility_new
75 /100

Crowding heatmap

LANE OCCUPANCY:
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HEATMAP AGGREGATES 25 VERIFIED USER REPORTS. SUBMIT YOURS BELOW.

Session timetable

TIME DAY SESSION TYPE LANES BOOKING
06:30 – 08:30 Mon Lane 5 WALK-IN
12:00 – 14:00 Mon Lane 3 WALK-IN
18:30 – 20:30 Mon Lane 5 WALK-IN
18:00 – 19:30 Sat Lessons 2 WALK-IN

Location & access

pin_dropNW5 3DU directions_transitKentish Town · 380m
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Cost calculator

PAY AS YOU GO £18.00 /wk
MONTHLY PASS £38.00 /mo
SAVINGS VS PAYG: £39.94 / MONTH
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Live condition report

Last report 5 days 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 £6.00 £38.00
Child Lane £3.00
Concession Lane £4.20
Adult Leisure £6.00

Kentish Town Sports Centre is a 25m public pool in London. Adult swim is £6.00 with a monthly pass at £38.00. Water temperature sits at 28.5°C. Nearest station is Kentish Town (380 m walk).

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Frequently asked

How much does a swim at Kentish Town Sports Centre cost?
An adult pay-as-you-go swim is £6.00, or £38.00 per month with a swim-only pass.
Is Kentish Town Sports Centre heated?
Yes. The main pool is maintained at 28.5°C based on the most recent verified user report.
Does Kentish Town Sports 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 Kentish Town Sports 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