Name: Forest Hill Pools
Rating: 5.0

Forest Hill Pools

Forest Hill Pools, Dartmouth Road, London, UK

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Description

Forest Hill Pools is a bright and modern leisure centre in South East London offering swimming, gym workouts and fitness classes for all ages. Just a short walk from Forest Hill station, it combines historic charm with new, high-quality facilities. It’s a friendly and convenient place for families, beginners and regular fitness users.

The centre includes a 35-station Life Fitness gym, two swimming pools – a 25m, 6-lane main pool and a 16.7m learner pool – plus a dedicated Group Cycle zone with high-performance bikes and lighting effects. A large fitness studio hosts classes such as HIIT, Zumba and Yoga, and young children can enjoy Toddlers World soft play with a ball pit and soft toys. There is also a café with free Wi-Fi, accessible facilities and rooms available for meetings or hire.

Swimming starts from £5.95 for adults and £3.35 for children, while gym entry begins at £8.60 for adults and £5.60 for juniors. Toddlers World soft play costs £2.45 per child, and party packages include Toddlers World Parties (£244.15) and Pool Parties ranging from £231.10 to £330 depending on pool choice.

Overall, Forest Hill Pools offers a warm, community-focused experience with activities for all ages. Its mix of swimming, fitness, soft play and family-friendly facilities makes it an enjoyable place to stay active. A great local venue for regular exercise, children’s fun and memorable celebrations.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Gym: Our gym is kitted out with high performance Life Fitness equipment, this includes cardiovascular machines to a full range of fixed resistance equipment as well as a free weights and stretching area.
Swimming Pools: Whether it’s a casual swim, swimming lessons for Children & Adults or a way to keep healthy and active during the day, our 25m 6 lane Main Pool and our 16.7m Learner Pool are perfect for all of the family to get involved and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Group Cycle Zone: We have a dedicated group cycle zone. Our newly upgraded studio will ensure an amazing work out experience for our members with high performance bikes, lighting & visual effects and technology that will motivate you to move.
Studios: Our spacious fitness studio hosts a range of fitness classes and is fully equipped with steps, weights, balls, mats for members to enjoy and get the best from their workout.
Toddlers World: The Soft Play for under 5's is the perfect venue for your young kids to come play and explore in a safe environment. Ball pit and soft toys are available as part of the Toddlers World sessions, or can be hired for private birthday parties.

Facilities

Parking: Parking available.
Food & Drinks: Cafe available.
Toilets: Toilet with changing places available.

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Gym Workout
Fitness Classes
Swimming Lessons
Junior Gym
For the Girls
Healthwise
Give It A Go Programme
Holiday Activities
Senior Activities

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Swimming

Adult: Non-Member £5.95 / Pay-As-You-Go (Be Active Senior/Concession) £3.75 / Pay-As-You-Go (Disabled) Free / Pay-As-You-Go (Resident) £5.45
Children (0-15 yrs): Non-Member £3.35 / Pay-As-You-Go (Be Active) £2.15 / Pay-As-You-Go (Junior Resident) £3.05 / Under-3’s Free
Swimming Lessons Adult: Monthly or Annual Prepaid Member £3.70 / Pay As You Go (Non Members) £13.20
Adult Swimming Lessons 60+: Better Health Partnership Senior £3.70 / Be Active Senior Pay As You Go £13.20

Gym

Adult: Non-Member £8.60 / Pay-As-You-Go (Be Active Senior/Concession) £5.35 / Pay-As-You-Go (Disabled) Free / Pay-As-You-Go (Resident) £7.80
Junior (11–17 yrs): Non-Member £5.60 / Pay-As-You-Go (Be Active) £3.50 / Pay-As-You-Go (Junior Resident) £5.05
Induction (60 min): £24.00
Basic Induction (30 min): £17.95
Re-focus Session: £12.00
Junior Induction: £17.95

Fitness Classes (16+)

Fitness Classes: Non-Member £7.80 / Pay-As-You-Go (Be Active Senior/Concession) £4.95 / Pay-As-You-Go (Resident) £6.60
Group cycling: Non-Member £9.25 / Pay-As-You-Go (Be Active) £5.85 / Pay-As-You-Go (Resident) £6.60
Aqua Aerobics: Non Member £6.60 / Be Active Senior (Concessionary) £4.95 / Pay-As-You-Go (Disabled) £5.95 / Pay-As-You-Go (Resident) £5.65
Junior Fitness Classes (11–17 yrs): Non-Member £5.60 / Pay-As-You-Go (Be Active) £3.50 / Pay-As-You-Go (Junior Resident) £5.05

Soft Play

Toddlers’ World (per Child): £2.45

Membership

Better Health Partnership Resident: £54.40 per month. Access to gym, swimming, fitness classes, health suite.
Better Health UK: £72.00 per month. Access to gym, swimming, fitness classes, health suite, Racquets (1 Court per week).
Better Swim UK: £42.00 per month. Access to swim at over 140 indoor pools & outdoor lidos.
Better Student UK: £42.00 per month. Access to gym, swimming, fitness classes, health suite at all better centres across the uk.
Better Health Partnership Senior 66+: £38.45 per month. Access to gym, swimming, fitness classes, health suite.
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Pricing URL: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/lewisham/forest-hill-pools/prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

TODDLERS WORLD PARTY (£244.15): Why not let your kids step into our mini jungle themed Toddlers World full of fun and adventure. At our Toddlers World birthday party, partygoers can jump, climb and play to their hearts content. This party is bookable for up to 15 children to enjoy and suitable for ages 1 to 5. Your kids will enjoy a 2hour soft play activity in our jungle themed soft play area, located in our cafe, where you can enjoy your own food and drinks.
POOL PARTIES: 50 minutes of Pool hire followed by 1 hour in studio 1, where you can play games, opens presents, birthday cake celebrations! Please note that in total it is a 2 hour time slot. Parties will always start in the pool, with the room hire after. You can arrive 10 minutes before the booking to get changed so you are ready for fun in the pool. Those wanting to decorate the room will be allowed access 30 minutes before. Learner Pool £231.10 / Main Pool (Whole pool) £330 / Main Pool (Half of the Pool) £231.10.

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