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John Charles Aquatics Centre

📍 Leeds, Yorkshire

★4.6(42 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļAll 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.

â„šī¸ 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
đŸŽŸī¸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

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
★★★★★

42 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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John Sparks

11 months ago

★★★★★

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

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Bijosh Mohan

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Bigger pool...nice staff 🙂👌”

A

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”

đŸ’Ŧ 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.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday06:30 – 21:00
Tuesday06:30 – 21:00
Wednesday06:30 – 21:00
Thursday06:30 – 21:00
Friday06:30 – 21:00
Saturday08:00 – 16:30
Sunday08:00 – 16:30

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