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John Charles Aquatics Centre

📍 Leeds, Yorkshire

4.6(40 Google reviews)👶All ages

Professional-standard indoor swimming centre with a 50m adjustable pool, diving facilities, lane swimming, and junior membership options for under-16s. Free parking across the road.

50m poolJunior membershipFree parkingLane swimmingDiving poolProfessional facilities
★★★★★Featured review by Vlad Petruxin

Please keep your attention at Juniors membership here. Under 16 Juniors, if you pay for your child here straight for the whole year, it comes two months cheaper as the direct debit payment. It is only £159.80 for a full year( gym, classes, and swimming included). Fantastic price. Fantastic present for your family. There are a lot of parking spaces. Monthly direct debit will be £15.90 per month. It comes you save for yourself 2 MONTH FREE. Student direct debit will be £20/ per month(12 x £20=240. But straight for the all year payment will be only £200( gym, classes and swimming). Strongly recommend to look over this agreement. Unbelievable service, big building, cafe, and tables area for parents where you can use your laptop. You are really welcome. For more information, call them on a landline. Very good coaches. 1 minute walk from tennis centre and gym. But you really shouldn’t go to the bar here — the service is terrible and the sandwiches are awful. This café is at the main entrance to the water park.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children who swim regularly or competitively — the 50m pool and junior membership offer genuine long-term value. Casual visitors will find the facilities professional and well managed. Families planning frequent visits should consider the annual junior membership, which delivers significant savings over monthly payments.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Junior annual membership covers gym, classes, and swimming — more economical than monthly payments
The car park directly outside has a 3-hour limit; use the free car park across the road for unlimited stay
🎟️The across-the-road car park has a height limit — check before driving in a tall vehicle
🚗Bring flip-flops as changing room cleanliness is variable

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.6

40 Google reviews

Pool quality and facilities45%
Junior membership value35%
Parking convenience20%
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Vlad Petruxin

10 months ago

Please keep your attention at Juniors membership here. Under 16 Juniors, if you pay for your child here straight for the whole year, it comes two months cheaper as the direct debit payment. It is only £159.80 for a full year( gym, classes, and swimming included). Fantastic price. Fantastic present for your family. There are a lot of parking spaces. Monthly direct debit will be £15.90 per month. It comes you save for yourself 2 MONTH FREE. Student direct debit will be £20/ per month(12 x £20=240. But straight for the all year payment will be only £200( gym, classes and swimming). Strongly recommend to look over this agreement. Unbelievable service, big building, cafe, and tables area for parents where you can use your laptop. You are really welcome. For more information, call them on a landline. Very good coaches. 1 minute walk from tennis centre and gym. But you really shouldn’t go to the bar here — the service is terrible and the sandwiches are awful. This café is at the main entrance to the water park.

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Michael Heng

7 years ago

Great swimming pool with adjustable length 50m or 25m, and diving pool. Free WiFi, and free parking in enormous car parks. Note car park directly outside is for a maximum stay of 3 hours, car park across the road is for an unlimited stay (height limited entry to vehicles of under 2m).

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John Sparks

5 months ago

A great swim this morning. Helpful staff and well set pool for lane swimming.

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Bijosh Mohan

a month ago

Bigger pool...nice staff 🙂👌

Reviews from Google

Overview

John Charles Aquatics Centre features a 50m pool adjustable to 25m for lane or lesson configurations, plus a separate diving pool. Junior membership for under-16s covers gym, classes, and swimming. Free parking is available in the large car park across the road (the main car park has a 3-hour limit). Staff are helpful and pool setup is praised for lane swimming. Changing rooms receive mixed feedback on cleanliness.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday08:00 – 16:30
Tuesday06:30 – 21:00
Wednesday06:30 – 21:00
Thursday06:30 – 21:00
Friday06:30 – 21:00
Saturday06:30 – 21:00
Sunday08:00 – 16:30

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