Class / Forest Hill
Swim for Under 5s at Forest Hill Pools
Introduce your little one to the water in the separate learner pool.
- Who it’s for
- Under 5 years
- Where
- Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 2HZ
About this outing
Dedicated under-fives sessions give toddlers room to splash, build confidence and get familiar with water in the learner pool. The operator advertises Monday–Friday 08:00–08:50; choose a current session through the booking timetable.
Planning your visit
- Under-eights and non-swimmers aged 11–17 must be accompanied by a competent adult swimmer, with no more than two such children per adult. Adults must actively supervise in the water; under-eights and non-swimmers remain in shallow water.
- Children over eight wishing to swim without an adult must pass the centre’s 25-metre recognised-stroke swim test. Check the operator’s rules for your child’s age and ability.
Booking and details
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