Free swimming

Brighton & Hove City Council funds free swimming in the city for all children and young people aged 18 and under.

Free swimming

Brighton & Hove City Council funds free swimming in the city for all children and young people aged 18 and under.

Supervision at swimming pools

Children under 8 years old must be supervised by a parent or adult (18 years or over) throughout their use of the pool facilities. There's a maximum of 2 children to 1 supervising adult.

The adults supervising must accompany the children in the water.

Where can they swim?

Children can swim for free at:

  • King Alfred Leisure Centre
  • Prince Regent Swimming Complex
  • St Luke’s Community Swimming Pool.

When can they swim?

Under the scheme, you can swim for free at all public and general swimming sessions at the following times:

  • Monday to Friday from 3:30pm during school term time
  • Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays
  • all day during Brighton & Hove school holidays including inset days

More information

Find more information on the Free Swimming Scheme and how to register on the Freedom Leisure website.

You can also ask at reception in your nearest pool: