Swimming during the week with a 2 year old - where to go?

[SebsC]

Hi all! I currently take my 2 year old swimming in the Dulwich Leisure Centre. I can't do school pick up times or after that. The session that we currently go to I'm having to change so am trying to find another pool that we can go to that offers a swim at any time between 10-2. Loads of pools we've looked at there's nothing available as the pools are used for teaching, aquafit etc. can anyone suggest a pool (can drive, so would need parking, but don't want to go too far) that has swimming for little ones during these times? Many thanks.

[srisky]

Forest hill pool? http://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/Forest_Hill_Pools/activity/Swimming

Not sure about parking but Forest Hill Station is just a short walk plus there are lots of buses that stop either along Dartmouth Rd or at Forest Hill Station.

[Jo'sEnglish]

The new glass mill leisure centre in Lewisham seems to have parent and toddler sessions in the teaching pool most lunchtimes. You can park across the road in the mothercare car park.

[Denzel]

Well I think you can join the Dulwich College Sports Club, if you are interested then here is the complete information about the club.

Dulwich College Sports Club

Pond Cottages Dulwich Common, London, London, SE21 7LD

020 8299 9292..

[LauraHW]

Wavelengths pool in deptford is good fun for little ones. Has a slide and fountains . Parking available pay and display

[duroche]

Beckenham Spa is excellent - great pool and huge changing rooms.

We drove there or you can get the train that drops you pretty close by (but not stair free access)

Not sure of the pool times but we really loved how big it was!

[SebsC]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I liked the look of beckenham spa but unfortunately the timetable doesn't offer anything during the times I need so will have a look at some of the other places. Many thanks.

[Oxalis]

There is a toddler session in the middle of the day on Wednesdays at the Peckham pulse pool. Free car park there and buses stop almost outside.

[BeccaL]

try the Bridge in Sydenham - near the big Sainsbury's - they have parking and a nice little pool. Also free for little one if you have a Lewisham library card - just apply at any library in Lewisham, don't have to live in that borough

[neilly1973]

We swim with Karen at east dulwich, she is a very good teacher... Would recommend. Not worth the money on private classes as they teach the same thing...