Easter 2026 swimming crash courses
🏊♀️Easter holiday 2026 swimming crash courses – build skills and confidence in just 3/4 days!
Looking for a fun and effective way to boost your child’s swimming skills this Easter break?
Our Easter 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 Easter break.
Crash courses create a unique learning environment that helps children make faster, more confident progress. Here are some of the key benefits:
Faster skill development
Daily practice allows children to build new skills more quickly. Because they revisit the techniques every day, they retain information better and correct errors before they become habits.
Increased water confidence
Being in the water every day reduces nerves and builds comfort. Even pupils who are initially hesitant usually become more confident within just a few sessions.
Build strength and stamina quickly
Short, frequent practice sessions help develop swimming-specific fitness, improving coordination, strength, stamina, and breath control, which are essential for all strokes.
Consistency leads to progress
Regular repetition helps reinforce key skills such as floating, kicking, breathing, and stroke technique. Without long gaps between sessions, children stay familiar with the skills and progress more steadily.
More focused instruction
Because intensive lessons typically involve small groups, instructors can give more individual feedback. This personalized approach helps children overcome specific challenges more efficiently.
Progress you can see
Many children complete an intensive week having achieved:
- a new distance award
- improved technique
- greater confidence
- a clearer understanding of water safety
Parents often comment on how noticeable the improvement is after just a few consecutive days.
💧 What’s Included:
- A 3/4-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.
*New* SEND Course info
Our new SEND courses follow the Swim England alpha step awards that are tailored to children who made initial support. Alpha step awards are great for encouraging shy/timid children, nervous individual and individuals with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Our SEND groups are kept small and teachers teach based around needs and offer guidance to both children and accompanying adults on all aspects of swimming and safety.
Please note our SEND courses require an accompanying adult to be in the water.
📍Available at Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium
📅 Course Dates & Locations:
📍Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium
📆 30/03/26 – 02/04/26 (4 days)
🕤9.00am – 12pm
Stages 1,2,3
Plus *new* SEND crash course
Suitable for children aged 4 and over. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Stages 1 – 3 available.
🖱️ How to Book:
Click the button below to view available sessions and secure your child’s place.
📍Tiller Leisure Centre
📆7/04/26 – 09/04/26 (3 days)
🕤9.00am – 11.30am
Stages 1,2,3,4
📍York Hall Leisure Centre
📆 20/03/26 – 02/04/26 (4 days)
🕤9.00am – 12pm
Stages 1,2,3,4
📆 7/04/26 – 09/04/26 (3 days)
🕤9.00am-11.30am
Stages 1,2,3,4
🧒 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 Easter holiday.
Be Well The Spa First Anniversary Celebration
Join us on Thursday 26 March for an exclusive anniversary celebration with complimentary mini treatments, limited time discounts, luxury raffle prizes and demo signature HydraFacials.
How to get involved
Book an anniversary Thermal Spa session at 1pm (men only), 3.30pm (mixed session) or 5.30pm (women only session) and you will also receive:
- Complimentary healthy refreshments
- A complimentary 10 minute mini treatment (choose from a chair massage, mini facial or Theragun session)
- A raffle entry with the chance to win a Platinum HydraFacial (worth £145), a 25-minute massage, guest passes or thermal spa vouchers
- Access to exclusive anniversary discounts: 30% off all spa treatments booked and paid for on the day (valid for same day or future appointments)
- The opportunity to speak to a HydraFacial expert and book a 15 minute demo Signature HydraFacial (additional cost: £25 per treatment)
You can also book the 15 minute demo Signature HydraFacial as a standalone treatment without a Thermal Spa session.
Spaces are limited
Secure your place at our anniversary event.
Event details
Event details:
📆 Thursday 26th March 2026
🕞1-3pm (men only)
🕞3.30pm – 5.30pm (mixed session) SOLD OUT
🕞 5.30pm-7.30pm (women only) SOLD OUT
📍Be Well The Spa, York Hall
Be Well Easter Holiday Club 2026
30 March – 9 April 2026
Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium
Calling all 5-15 year olds! Looking for something to keep the kids active and healthy this Easter holiday? Then look no further than our Easter Holiday Club at Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium.
The Easter holiday is fast approaching so if you’re looking to help your child burn off some energy during the holiday, or help them discover their new favourite sport or hobby, we’re here to help!
Our all-day Easter Holiday Club has plenty of activities to help your children make the most of their free time and will be taking place from 30 March – 9 April (excludes bank holiday Monday on 6 April), every Monday to Thursday, between 9am-5pm.
Each day will be packed with fun activities from sports to arts and crafts, helping your child to make the most of their Easter holidays. Some activities on offer are:
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Gymnastics
- Trampolining
- Football
- Tennis
- Arts & Crafts
- Bouncy Castles
- ……and lots lots more.
We understand how important it is to introduce your child to a healthy and active lifestyle. That’s why our Holiday Club offers a perfect balance of exercise, activity, fun, socialising, interaction and engagement.
Our friendly, qualified staff are on hand to supervise and help make everyone safe and included.
Bookings now open!
To book, click ‘Book now’ and select Mile End as your location and then select ‘Holiday club’.
Your child may be entitled to a free space!
There are funded spaces for children who attend a Tower Hamlets School, are aged between 5-15 years and are in receipt of benefit related free school meals. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis for applications satisfying the eligibility criteria.
For more information and bookings please visit the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme portal.
Easter Holiday Club terms and conditions and rules/regulations apply. Please check with Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium.
Spring 2026 half term swimming crash courses
🏊♀️Spring Half term 2026 swimming crash courses – build skills and confidence in just 4/5 days!
Looking for a fun and effective way to boost your child’s swimming skills this spring half term?
Our spring half term 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 half term break.
💧 What’s Included:
- A 4/5-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:
📍York Hall Leisure Centre
📆 16/02/25 – 20/02/26 (5 day course)
🕤9.30am – 12pm
Suitable for children aged 4 and over. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Stages 1 – 3 available.
🖱️ How to Book:
Click the button below to view available sessions and secure your child’s place.
📍Mile End Leisure Centre
📆 16/02/25 – 19/02/26 (4 day course)
🕤9am – 12pm
Suitable for children aged 4 and over. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Stages 1 – 3 available.
🖱️ How to Book:
Click the button below to view available sessions and secure your child’s place.
🧒 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 Spring half term.
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.
Junior gym
Did you know we offer junior gym training times?
Our junior gym sessions allow members aged 13-18 to train in Be Well fitness gyms. Some centres also offer extended times during school holidays. Check out the session times below for each centre.
John Orwell
Term times/ school holidays/half term
Monday – Fridays – 4pm-6pm
Saturdays 12pm – 2pm
Sundays 3pm – 5pm
School holidays
In addition to term time sessions, sessions will be held 12pm – 2pm Mondays – Fridays during school holidays/half term.
Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium
Term times
Monday – Fridays – 3.30pm – 7pm
Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) – 1am – 1pm and 3.30pm – 6pm
School holidays
Monday – Fridays – 11am – 1pm, and 3.30 – 7pm
Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) – 11am – 1pm and 3.30pm – 6pm
Poplar Leisure Centre
Term times
Monday – Fridays – 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) – 10am – 12pm
School holidays
Monday – Fridays – 3.30pm-5.30pm
Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) -10am – 12pm
Tiller Leisure Centre
Term times
Monday – Fridays – 4 – 6pm
Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) – 10am – 12pm
School holidays
Monday – Fridays – 4pm – 6pm
Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) -10am – 12pm
Whitechapel Sports Centre
Term times
Monday – Fridays 13 – 16 year olds 3pm – 5pm, 16+ year olds 7am -9am
Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) – 13 – 16 year olds 10am – 2pm and 1pm – 3pm. 16 year olds 7am – 3pm.
School holidays
Monday – Fridays – 13 – 16 year olds – 3pm – 5pm.
Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) – 13 – 16 year olds 3pm – 5pm
York Hall Leisure Centre
Term times
Monday – Fridays – 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) – 12pm – 2pm
School holidays
Monday – Fridays – 12pm – 2pm
Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) – 12pm – 2pm
Gym Induction sessions
Poplar Leisure Centre – Mondays 3.30pm-5.30pm
Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium – Wednesdays 3.30pm-7.00pm
More inductions times to be confirmed!
HydraFacial discovery morning
Your best skin is waiting. Discover the treatment loved by celebrities and skincare experts worldwide.
The discovery morning will take place Friday 12 December 9am – 11am (before the spa opens to the public!) and is the perfect opportunity to learn about and see the power of HydraFacials.
Witness first hand the HydraFacial glow, and learn about the science that goes into these clinically tested treatments. You’ll get to see a live demonstration, get expert answers to your questions, and discover a new path to a healthy, radiant complexion.
Tickets are £40 and first come first serve, so book your place now to avoid disappointment!
Your HydraFacial Discovery morning ticket includes:
A free mini relaxation massage
A free HydraFacial Perk treatment (eyes or lips – bookable for the day or a future date)
Book a HydraFacial treatment or bundle on the day and receive a complimentary massage treatment, redeemable later.
- The chance to watch a live Platinum HydraFacial demonstration.
A raffle entry to be the live demo model of the Platinum HydraFacial treatment during the event (worth £145!)
A free HydraFacial goody bag
Light refreshments on the day
Event details
📅 12 December | 9am-11am
🎟️ £40
📍Be Well The Spa, York Hall, Old Ford Road, London E2 9PJ
Free Movember Bleep test challenge
🏃♀️ Test your fitness in our Movember Bleep test challenge🏃♂️
Join us at John Orwell Sports Centre for a return of our FREE bleep test challenge. This time you’ll have the chance to test your speed, stamina and grit while raising money for men’s health charity, Movember.
📍 Location: John Orwell Sports Centre – Sports Hall
📅 Date: Friday 28th November 2025
🕒 Time: 18:00-19:00
💰 Cost: Free but donate what you can to Movember, men’s health charity.
Movember is a global campaign aiming to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just want to challenge yourself and have fun, the bleep test is a brilliant way to measure your fitness levels. Come solo or bring a friend – all fitness levels welcome!
🎯 Test your endurance
💥 Push your limits
🏅 Track your progress
🎉 Join a supportive, high-energy environment
No sign-up fee. No pressure. Just you against the bleep.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out – book your spot today.
New thermal spa timetable from 1st November 2025
From 1st November 2025 our Be Well The Spa thermal spa experience timetable will be changing.
Key changes include:
- Extending our opening times to 7.30pm (Mondays to Fridays) to allow easier access for customers who may be wishing to use the facilities after work.
- Changes to our male and female only sessions to allow morning and late afternoon sessions for both men and women, and an equal split of sessions.
These changes are based on customer feedback and we hope will be beneficial for Be Well members and customers.
Please note that 2 hour thermal spa sessions include full access to facilities and includes changing time to allow for a smooth and relaxing experience for all.
The new timetable is as follows:
| Day | Time | Sessions |
| Monday | 11.00am –1:00pm | Mixed |
| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Women Only | |
| 3:00pm – 3.30pm | Cleaning break (no attendence permitted) | |
| 3:30pm – 7:30pm | Mixed | |
| Tuesday | 11:00am – 3:00pm | Men Only |
| 3:00pm – 3.30pm | Cleaning break (no attendence permitted) | |
| 3:30pm – 7:30pm | Mixed | |
| Wednesday | 11:00am – 3:00pm | Mixed |
| 3:00pm – 3.30pm | Cleaning break (no attendence permitted) | |
| 3:30pm – 5:30pm | Mixed | |
| 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Men Only | |
| Thursday | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Mixed |
| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Men Only | |
| 3:00pm – 3.30pm | Cleaning break (no attendence permitted) | |
| 3:30pm – 5:30pm | Mixed | |
| 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Women Only | |
| Friday | 11:00am – 3:00pm | Women Only |
| 3:00pm – 3.30pm | Cleaning break (no attendence permitted) | |
| 3:30pm – 7:30pm | Mixed | |
| Saturday | 9:30am – 4:00pm | Mixed (All) |
| Sunday | 9:30am – 4:00pm | Mixed (All) |
| Bank Holidays | 9:30am – 4:00pm | Mixed (All) |