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Tiller Leisure Centre

📍 London, Greater London

★3.5(347 Google reviews)👶All ages

25-metre pool on the Isle of Dogs offering birthday party packages with pool toys and dedicated party rooms, soft play for toddlers, and a fully equipped gym. Unexpected closures from lifeguard shortages affect regular lap swim schedules.

✓ Pool parties✓ Inflatable sessions✓ Soft play✓ Accessible pool✓ 25m pool✓ Lifeguard shortages

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

The clear choice for children's pool parties aged 5 and up — the setup, staff attentiveness, and inflatable sessions are excellent. For regular weekly swimming, the unreliable schedule makes it a frustrating primary venue; call ahead before any non-party visit.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book party packages well in advance — they include pool toys, party room setup, and staff assistance
⏰Staff allow decorating access roughly an hour before party start time
🎟️Call the centre before any routine swim visit to confirm the pool is open that day
🚗Lap swimming access is narrow — check the current schedule for available windows

💬 What Families Are Saying

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3.5
★★★★★

347 Google reviews

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Amanda Wachsmuth Heavens

a month ago

★★★★★

“Fantastic pool party. We booked a pool party for my son's 5th birthday and had a fantastic time. The water was a great temperature, they brought out lots of pool toys and afterwards we used a large gym studio for food, cake, crafts and a disco. Definitely a great location for a larger party for a great price. Everyone had a blast!”

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Sarah Morice

5 months ago

★★★★★

“I organised my child’s birthday party here, and it was fantastic! The staff were amazing as they made everything easy by setting up the back room just how I needed, with tables and chairs. They also kindly let me start decorating an hour before the party, which was perfect as I was on my own. :-)”

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Tracey Davis

a month ago

★★★★★

“My daughter had an Inflatable pool party at Tiller for her 11th birthday. It was an amazing experience and her and her friends loved it. Staff were lovely, very helpful and always on hand to help. Thank you to all the staff involved. I would definitely recommend hosting your child’s party here!”

💬 What parents mention

Excellent birthday party experienceHelpful, accommodating staffFrequent unannounced closures

Overview

Tiller Leisure Centre's birthday party offer — inflatable sessions, pool toys, and a large studio for food and cake — draws consistent five-star reviews. The 25m pool is well-refurbished and the soft play area suits toddlers. A poolside hoist and adapted changing rooms provide full accessibility. Recurring lifeguard shortages under the Be Well operator have led to repeated unannounced pool closures, particularly affecting weekday evenings and weekend mornings.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday06:30 – 21:30
Tuesday06:30 – 21:30
Wednesday06:30 – 21:30
Thursday06:30 – 21:30
Friday06:30 – 21:30
Saturday08:00 – 17:00
Sunday08:00 – 17:00

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