Best place to go swimming - ideas?

[seanmlow]

Hi -

Looking to find somewhere I can go swimming after work. I get back at around 8.30 so it must be somewhere open late (ish).

Preferably near the LL area!

[Michael Palaeologus]

Well, there is the ED Swimming Baths on East Dulwich Road - by Goose Green. They do adult repetition lengths that, as memory serves, starts at 8.30pm.

It is a Victorian pool and is somewhat dog eared, but i use it and dont have a problem with it.

[seanmlow]

Hi there -

Perfect, that sounds great. can you just turn up or what is the deal? Do you have to book a place?

[Michael Palaeologus]

I would pop in and have a look - they let me have a look around. You can either pay per swim or join as a member. I pay ?40 per month for the gym and pool. The pool is a community pool so has lots of different users in times slots and they police this strictly. If you look at the Fusion website you can download the timetable.

ED Fusion

[embellina]

Where do you work? I like the outdoor pool near Covent Garden but it's a bit on the manky side...

[Ladygooner]

The best place in Central London IMO is YMCA on Great Russell St - ?49.00 per month for swim, gym and classes. The outdoor pool in Endell St used to be ?22 pm for just swimming but agree a bit manky

[seanmlow]

How much is a one off swim at East Dulwich Road one?

[Michael Palaeologus]

Um - cant remember. Is it on the website?

[seanmlow]

I couldn't find it actually!

[sazzle]

About ?5 for a swim.

[Scylla100]

I used to swim at Crystal Palace; nice 50 meter pool. I haven't been in ages, is it still open?

I've tried the East Dulwich Baths but the pool is too short (less then the standard 25 meters) and if it gets crowded you can't get a proper work out.

And don't get me started on trying to swim around the slow people in the fast lane, uggggg!

[Marmora Man]

I think ED baths may be closing this year for a major, and overdue, refit / refurbishment.

JAGS is open to 9.30 / 10.00pm - about ?45 / month includes gymn - maybe cheaper for just swim?

[AllforNun]

When crystal palace re-opens in hopefully June - it's the best without a doubt - there is nothing like ripping up 50metres and feeling your heart and lungs nearly catch fire !

[KalamityKel]

How can ED be closing for refurbishment? They havent been reopened THAT long since the last refurb! :|

[nutty]

AllforNun Wrote:

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> When crystal palace re-opens in hopefully June -

> it's the best without a doubt - there is nothing

> like ripping up 50metres and feeling your heart

> and lungs nearly catch fire !

Give Tooting Lido a go. 90m of unheated pool to really get the heart racing. Admittedly I wear a wetsuit....

[coachkelly]

Jags (James Allen Girls school) has the best pool in the area I think, and I've tried them all. 25 metres long but very clean and if you go at right time pretty empty.

[Michael Palaeologus]

The ED centre was closed for repairs (part of the roof blew off) but is to have c?2million spent on it. The plans look very good and can be seen just outside the entrance to the gym.

Dont know if it will mean a complete closure though.

[Cassius]

Michael Palaeologus Wrote:

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> The ED centre was closed for repairs (part of the

> roof blew off) but is to have c?2million spent on

> it. The plans look very good and can be seen just

> outside the entrance to the gym.

>

> Dont know if it will mean a complete closure

> though.

From what I've heard it is meant to be closing completely some time in the Spring for 6-10 months - if anyone is interested there are lots of plans in the foyer. I am a bit worried that it might be a lot longer - apparently a pool in Hackney has just opened - it was planned to open for the Millenium!

[susyp]

Does anyone know anywhere where i can safely swim while pregnant- worried about getting kicked. Weekends probably best - was thinking if i got somewhere early then it should be quiet - but i want lane swimming?

[seanmlow]

I think the ED one does women's only swimming lanes...

[Michael Palaeologus]

ED does early morning lane swims with a slow, medium and fast lane. They also do a women only session.

[ratty]

So can anyone use JAGS or do you have to join? Also, where is it?

[Michael Palaeologus]

Its members only and is at James Allen Girls Skool

[Otto]

JAGS pool most excellent - it is filled with children and families during sat and sunday days...evenings are great for adults. Anyone can join, but, there is usually a waiting list for membership as it is v. popular...The fees include use of gym, classes, tennis, etc. There is a discound available if you have a child at JAGs but it is marginal.

[philiphenslowe]

Forest Hill baths used to be good but I haven't been there for years