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  •  ⚠️York Hall temporary closure  

    York Hall Leisure Centre, including Be Well The Spa, is temporarily closed due to unforeseen issues with our water supply. Members are encouraged to use other Be Well centres.

    We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and will provide updates on our website and social platforms as soon as possible.

  • Poplar Baths closure 27/09/26

    Poplar baths will be closed on Friday 25 September due to essential maintenance work. 

    All activities and bookings for this day will be cancelled.

    We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding whilst we undertake this essential work.

  • Major gym refurbishment at Mile End

    From Wednesday 12 August, the gym at Mile End will be undergoing a major refurbishment to improve facilities and equipment.

    The gym will remain open throughout the works, although some workout areas and equipment will be temporarily unavailable at different stages of the works.

    Read more about the refurbishment and planned closures.

New Swimming Lessons

We’ve added new swimming lessons including children’s weekly lessons, half term crash courses and new adult classes.

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Leisure activities, programmes and facilities for the Tower Hamlets community delivered through health, wellness and play.
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Whatever your preference, we have varying swimming sessions and lessons to fit your needs.

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We recognise that spaces for women and girls are limited. That’s why we have a dedicated women and girls programme of activities.

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Want to find the right membership for you? Explore what’s on offer.

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      BE WELL THE SPA

      Ready to enhance your wellness journey? Be Well The Spa is open!
      We have a range of treatments, packages and spa experiences to leave you feeling rejuvenated. 
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      Be Well, run by Tower Hamlets Council, provides leisure services to support residents’ journeys to healthier lifestyles through health, wellness and play.

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      1. Can the child glide and float on their front and back with or without aids, then return to their feet?       Yes No Pre-enrolment questionnaire       2. Can they kick across the pool for 5 metres on their front and back unaided, out of their depth and comfortably put their face in the water? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No 3. Can they push and, glide, swim 10 metres on their front and back using a recognisable leg action? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No 4. Can they kick for 10 metres, in all four strokes (Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Backstroke) and swim 10 metres with a recognisable stroke? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No 5.Can they swim 10 metres, in all four strokes (Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Backstroke) and perform a somersault in the water? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No 6. Can they swim 100 metres, demonstrating a minimum of 3 different strokes competently (Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Backstroke) and tread water for 30 seconds? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No We would recommend: Stage 1 We would recommend: Stage 2 We would recommend: Stage 3 We would recommend: Stage 4 We would recommend: Stage 5 We would recommend: Stage 6 We would recommend: Stage 7       go back button sign up for swimming lessons button