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Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre

location_on NW3 3NF Facility ref: LDN-SWC
25M LANES HEATED 28.0°C LANE POOL
Core Temp thermostat
28.0 °C
Depth Profile water
1 – 2 m
Lane Length straighten
25 m
Access Score accessibility_new
69 /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
06:30 – 08:30 Mon Lane 6 WALK-IN
18:00 – 21:00 Mon Lane 6 WALK-IN
09:00 – 11:00 Sun Lessons 2 WALK-IN

Location & access

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Cost calculator

PAY AS YOU GO £18.60 /wk
MONTHLY PASS £40.00 /mo
SAVINGS VS PAYG: £40.54 / MONTH
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Live condition report

Last report 4 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 £6.20 £40.00
Child Lane £3.10
Adult Leisure £6.20

Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre is a 25m public pool in London. Adult swim is £6.20 with a monthly pass at £40.00. Water temperature sits at 28.0°C. Nearest station is Swiss Cottage (120 m walk).

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Frequently asked

How much does a swim at Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre cost?
An adult pay-as-you-go swim is £6.20, or £40.00 per month with a swim-only pass.
Is Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre heated?
Yes. The main pool is maintained at 28.0°C based on the most recent verified user report.
Does Swiss Cottage Leisure 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 Swiss Cottage Leisure 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