New year’s offers 2026
2026: The year to Be Well.
Offers now extended to 28 February 2026!
Make this the year to invest in yourself and your wellbeing.
Whether you’re taking your first steps into the gym, training for your latest hyrox, or just looking for some well-deserved me time, we’re here to support you on your wellness journey.
We’ve got several offers to help you get started including:
📢 4 months for the price of 3!
Sign up for a 4 month membership and enjoy a free month on us. That’s an extra month of wellness, community and looking after your health.
This offer is available across all of our monthly memberships; whether you want to have it all with our ‘Be Well Anytime plus Spa’ membership, smash it with our badminton membership or indulge with a Be Well The Spa membership.
💆♂️ Get a free treatment when you sign up for an Anytime plus spa membership
Get a complimentary 25 minute treatment of your choice (excludes HydraFacials) when you sign up for an Anytime plus Spa membership.
That’s on top of all the other perks including 10% off treatments, unlimited thermal spa access, 3 guest passes and a complimentary birthday treatment!
🏊 £15 per month junior membership
Save 25% on our junior memberships for members aged 11-16 (normally £21 per month).
Access unlimited junior gym, swim and classes.
🎁All new members will be entered into our BIG Be Well prize draw!
PLUS you’ll get entered into our prize draw to have the chance of winning some amazing prizes including…
- A year’s Be Well Anytime plus Spa membership (worth over £1000!)
- Be Well The Spa massage treatment
- Be Well The Spa HydraFacial treatment
- Thermal spa experience vouchers
- Be Well day passes
- Activity vouchers
Make 2026 the year to Be Well.
Offers available for sign ups between 24 December 2025 and 28 February 2026.
Sign ups before 1 January can be paid for in advance, but will not start until 1 January 2026.
Learn lifesaving skills this Restart a Heart Day at Poplar
This Restart a Heart Day 2025, we’re giving you the chance to learn simple, lifesaving skills that could make all the difference in an emergency.
Join our lifeguard team at Poplar for free drop-in sessions where you can learn hands-only CPR (compression-only resuscitation).
No booking required – just come along to a drop-in time that suits you.
When
📅 Thursday 16 October 2025
🕐 Drop-in sessions from:
- 9:30am-10:30am
- 12:30pm-1:30pm
- 4:30pm-5:30pm
Where
📍Poplar Baths Leisure Centre
Demonstrations will also be available in Bengali.
By learning CPR, you’ll gain the confidence to act quickly and potentially save a life.
Come along and take part! Your actions could help protect friends, family, or neighbours when it matters most.
New swim for all session times at Poplar Baths Leisure Centre
New Swim for all sessions summer timetable and weekend sessions
Over the summer we’ll be running extra ‘Swim for all’ sessions at Poplar Baths Leisure Centre. These sessions are perfect for families looking for fun activities over the summer. Those wishing to do lane swimming should book into our ‘Swim for fitness’ sessions.
Summer Holiday times:
| Day | Time |
| Mondays |
10 – 11am (Main pool and small pool) 11am – 12pm (Main pool and small pool) 1-2pm (Main pool and small pool) 2-3pm (Main pool and small pool) |
| Tuesday |
10 – 11am (Main pool and small pool) 11am-12pm (Main pool and small pool) 2-3pm (Main pool and small pool) |
| Wednesday |
10 – 11am (Main pool and small pool) 11am – 12pm (Main pool and small pool) 1 – 2pm (Main pool and small pool) 2 – 3pm (Main pool and small pool) |
| Thursday |
10 – 11am (Main pool and small pool) 11am – 12pm (Main pool and small pool) 1 – 2pm (Main pool and small pool) 2 – 3pm (Main pool and small pool) |
| Friday |
11am – 12pm (Main pool and small pool) 1 – 2pm (Main pool and small pool) 2- 3pm (Main pool and small pool) |
Weekend times (all year round)
| Day | Time |
| Saturdays |
11:30am – 12:30pm (Main pool only) 12.30 – 1.30pm (Main pool only) 1.30-2.30pm (Main pool and small pool) 2.30-3.30pm (Main pool and small pool) |
| Sundays |
10am – 11am (Main pool and small pool) 11am – 12pm (Main pool and small pool) 12pm – 1pm (Main pool and small pool) 1 – 2pm (Main pool and small pool) |
Cost
£5 per child, per session. £7.90 for adults.
Book via the app or our website!
Click the button below and then select Poplar Baths Leisure Centre as your location and select ‘Swim for all’.
Lifeguard training – August 2025
We’re back with another round of lifeguard training!
We’re offering more training opportunities, giving individuals the chance to gain life-saving skills, boost their confidence, and start a rewarding career in leisure.
Don’t miss this chance to develop essential life skills and gain a new qualification!
Course details
Mixed (men and women) lifeguard training
- Course dates: Monday 18th – Friday 22nd August 2025
- Location: Poplar Baths Leisure Centre
- Training is daily from 9am to 5pm at Poplar Baths Leisure Centre
- Assessment is on Friday 22nd August.
- Cost: £200 per person.
Prerequisites:
- 16+ years of age on the date of assessment
- Be able to jump/dive into deep water
- Be able to swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
- Be able to swim 100 metres continuously on front and 100m continuously on back
- Be able to tread water for 30 seconds in deep water
- Be able to surface dive to the floor of the pool
- Be able to climb out of the pool unaided without using a ladder/steps where the pool design permits
Please email Jessica Johnson to register: jessica.johnson@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Summer swimming crash courses
🏊♀️ Summer swimming crash courses – Build skills and confidence in just 5 days!
Looking for a fun and effective way to boost your child’s swimming skills this summer?
Our Summer Swimming Crash Courses are the perfect way to help children aged 4 and above gain confidence in the water, improve technique, and stay active during the holidays.
💧 What’s Included:
- A 5-day course with a 30-minute lesson each day
- Small group sessions led by qualified, friendly instructors
- A focus on water confidence, safety, and skill development
- Suitable for beginners and improvers alike
With prices starting from just £6.32 per lesson, it’s a cost-effective way to give your child a head start in the pool.
📅 Course Dates & Locations:
|
Week |
Start Date |
Centre |
Time Slots |
|
1 |
28 July 2025 |
York Hall |
10:00–12:00 & 1:45–3:15 |
|
2 |
4 August 2025 |
York Hall |
10:00–12:00 & 1:45–3:15 |
|
2 |
4 August 2025 |
Tiller |
10:00–12:00 |
|
3 |
11 August 2025 |
Poplar Baths |
10:00–12:00 |
|
3 |
11 August 2025 |
Mile End |
10:00–12:00 |
|
4 |
18 August 2025 |
Mile End |
10:00–12:00 |
🖱️ How to Book:
Click the button below to view available sessions and secure your child’s place. Just select the centre you’d like to book for and select ‘Junior group swimming lessons.’
🧒 Who Can Join?
These courses are open to children aged 4 years and above. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to improve their technique, our crash courses are tailored to support their progress in a fun, safe environment.
Spots are limited and fill up fast—so don’t miss out on this splash-tastic opportunity to make waves this summer!