Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre - Active Lambeth
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
London
What it’s like
Olympic-sized ice rink, two pools and a soft play area under one roof, with free swimming for Lambeth kids under 11.
This is the sort of place you could lose a whole Saturday to. There's an Olympic-sized ice rink for skating, two swimming pools, a soft play area with slides and tunnels for the smaller ones, and sports halls doing badminton, football, basketball, netball and volleyball. If you've got kids who want to do three different things in one visit, this is one of the few spots that'll actually let them.
The best bit of news is the price. Under 11s who live in Lambeth swim free at general sessions, though you do need to book ahead and bring proof of ID, which is a bit of a faff for a "free" thing but worth doing. Non-members pay £3.10 for a junior swim if you're 12 to 15, and adults are £6.90. There's also a Family Splash and Float session running at £6.90 for an adult and £4.20 for a child, which is worth knowing about if you want a more relaxed pool visit rather than a general session.
Ice skating and the soft play area don't have separate prices listed here, so it's worth having the gym and class prices as your steer: gym entry for a junior non-member is £4.65, and adults pay £13.55. Fitness classes run £10.90 for 40 minutes or £16.25 for the full hour, with a 15% discount if you're over 60. If anyone in your group swims regularly, non-swimmers and under 8s need a competent adult swimmer with them in the water, so factor that into who's getting in the pool.
Opening hours are generous, 6am to 10pm on weekdays and 7am to 7pm at weekends. The place is step-free with accessible toilets and blue badge parking, though the pool hoist and car park lift are both out of action for maintenance at the moment, which is worth knowing if either matters to you. There's a café on site for when the ice skating has wiped everyone out.
Facilities
Need to know
- Worth knowing
- Under 11s in Lambeth swim free at general swimming sessions (booking required, proof of ID needed)
- Free swimming for Lambeth under 11s needs booking plus ID, so it's not a walk-in freebie
- The pool hoist and car park lift are both out of action for essential maintenance right now
- Non-swimmers and under 8s must have a competent adult swimmer with them in the pool
- Cancel a class booking within 4 hours of the start and you'll be charged £3.35
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Under 11s from Lambeth swim free at general sessions if you book and bring ID. Non-members pay £3.10 for juniors aged 12 to 15, £6.90 for adults, and the Family Splash and Float session is £6.90 adult and £4.20 child.
Do we need to book?
Yes for the free under-11 swimming, and you'll need proof of ID when you get there.
What are the opening hours?
6am to 10pm Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm at weekends, and 8am to 8pm on bank holidays.
Is there a soft play area?
With slides, tunnels and climbing structures for younger children.
Can non-swimmers use the pool?
Non-swimmers and under 8s need to be with a competent adult swimmer at all times.
Is the centre accessible?
There's step-free access, accessible toilets and blue badge parking, though the pool hoist and car park lift are both temporarily out of action for maintenance.
Is there food on site?
There's a café at the centre.
Are there discounts for seniors or locals?
Over 60s get 15% off gym and swim classes, and over 66s can apply for a concessionary Active Pay and Play card. Lambeth residents can also get an Active Pay and Play membership with up to 45% off standard prices.
What happens if I need to cancel a class?
You can cancel free up to 4 hours before a class via the app or website. Miss that window and there's a £3.35 cancellation fee.
Can schools use the centre?
They offer swimming, gymnastics and ice skating courses for school groups, plus holiday play schemes and block bookings through their customer service team.
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