South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Free swimming for under 16s

Great news! In partnership with South Lanarkshire Council, from 1 April 2026, anyone aged under 16 can enjoy free entry to general public swimming sessions* at South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture pools.

Enjoy more opportunities to be active, build confidence in the water and spend time in the pool in a fun, relaxed environment.

How it works

• Free access to general public swimming sessions for under 16s
• No booking required – simply turn up and swim
• If you look older than 16, please bring proof of age (e.g. Young Scot card or another form of photo ID showing date of birth)
• Some sessions may not be available due to programmed activities, so please check timetables before travelling

Find a swim session

View your local pool timetable to see available casual swimming sessions:

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* Free swimming applies to general public recreational swimming sessions only. Swimming lessons, courses and structured classes are not included and are booked separately.