Swimming Pools

John Charles Aquatics Centre

📍 Leeds, Yorkshire

★4.6(42 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 pool✓ Junior membership✓ Free parking✓ Lane swimming✓ Diving pool✓ Professional facilities

🏆 Funzaroo 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

★★★★★

42 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

John Sparks

11 months ago

★★★★★

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

Bijosh Mohan

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Bigger pool...nice staff 🙂👌”

Andy Sharp

9 months ago

★★★★★

“Love the centre great to swim showers and changing a bit grubby also be nice if showers were a constant temp and stayed on a bit longer than the do”

💬 What parents mention

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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.