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Golden Lane Leisure Centre


Online booking | Swimming | Tennis / Netball / Badminton / Table Tennis | Adults' activitiesSenior activitiesTraining courses 

Swimmer at GLLCThe only publicly funded leisure centre in the City, Golden Lane Leisure Centre is a two-minute walk from Barbican tube station. Facilities include a 20 metre swimming pool, two all-weather tennis / netball courts and a multi-purpose indoor hall (not suitable for indoor football).

Our members of staff take pride in the friendly, relaxed atmosphere which makes everyone feel welcome. For more information about any of the activities tel 020 7250 1464 or email info-gllc@cityoflondon.gov.uk

View the virtual tour of Golden Lane Leisure Centre here.

General centre opening hours

Monday, Tuesday and Friday 7.00am - 8.30pm
Wednesday and Thursday 7.00am - 9.30pm
Saturday and Sunday 8.00am - 4.00pm

See individual activities for specific times.

Tel 020 7250 1464 or email info-gllc@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Location

Golden Lane Leisure Centre
Golden Lane Estate
Fann Street
London
EC1Y 0SH

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For information on disabled access visit Disabled Go.

GLLC User group meetings

If you would like to become more involved with the programming of the centre or would just like to put your views to the management team, please come along to the user group meetings held at the centre. The next meeting starts at 1.30pm on the following date:

  • tbc

Please contact the Sports Development Team on tel 020 7332 3392 or by email at sportsdevelopment@cityoflondon.gov.uk for further information and to confirm your attendance.

Retail stock

Golden Lane Leisure Centre has a number of items for sale at reception. These include swimming and racket sport accessories.

Download details of the retail stock here (11.8kb)

Sports partner

If you are looking for a sports partner or group - maybe someone to play tennis with or a group who go running, you may be able to find one on www.findasportbuddy.co.uk.

Golden Lane Leisure Centre memberships and online bookings

Online bookings

The Golden Lane Leisure Centre has launched its on line booking system. You can now book the tennis, netball, badminton, volleyball and table tennis courts on line. Simply click on the link below and follow the steps.

Golden Lane online booking

Members can book up to 13 days in advance but must have their membership details to hand at the time of booking.

Non-members can book up to six days in advance and must make payment at the time of booking.

Swimming

Swimming at GLLCThe swimming pool is 20 x 8m. The variety of activities on offer means there is something for everyone - from adult and children's swimming lessons, sessions for women, older people, aqua aerobics and general lane swimming. The pool can also be hired for children's parties.

Download a copy of the pool timetable (40kb)
Download a black and white version here (52kb)

 

A copy of this timetable is available in large print. If you would like a copy please call the Sports Administrator on 020 7332 3392 or by email at sportsdevelopment@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

The centre is open early for swims before work and late for those who like to unwind after a hard day at the office. The pool and changing facilities are immaculately kept and friendly members of staff are always on hand to offer help and advice on fitness matters.

The centre runs a number of learn to swim courses throughout the year available to children from three years to 15 years and covering beginners through to advanced improvers.

If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive application forms and information regarding children's swimming lessons  please email sportsdevelopment@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Pool parties

Children’s parties

Is your child celebrating a birthday, a special occasion or celebration? Why not celebrate in style at Golden Lane Leisure Centre. Every Sunday from 2.00pm -4.00pm. Price £62.00 . To book or find out more information download the brochure below:

Download the pool party brochure here (140kb)

BT (London) Sub-Aqua Club

Scuba diving in the GLLC poolEver fancied taking up the exciting sport of Scuba Diving? Well, why not start your adventure to explore the wonders of the underwater world, with an introductory Come & Dive session, with the BT (London) Sub-Aqua Club, resident at Golden Lane Leisure Centre!

The 2½ hour session only costs £20.00 for more information or to book a session please contact sub-aqua via the attached link
www.london-scuba.com

Tennis, Netball / Badminton, Table Tennis

Tennis / Netball

The two tennis courts are open air and available for hire all year. The courts play host to many clubs from City companies, and there are tennis lessons for young and old. In addition, the courts are used for the City netball league from April to October and can be hired publicly.

Golden Lane Leisure Centre offers tennis lessons throughout the year for both adults and children.

Golden Lane Netball League

Golden Lane Leisure Centre are organising a fun and competitive netball league in the heart of the City of London. Whether you are a company team, group of friends, experienced netballers or relatively new to the game, all are welcome to join. We provide everything you need from - court time, qualified umpires, bibs and high-quality match balls which are all in place for you on match night. Matches are held every Tuesday from 6.00pm at Golden Lane Leisure Centre May to August 2008.

If you would like more information on the league then please contact the facilities supervisor , Denise Davy on info-gllc@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Sports hall

The multi-purpose hall, which is used mainly for badminton, is situated adjacent to the main building and is available for private hire. As the walls of the hall have glass panels, the hall is unsuitable for football. Other activities include volleyball, aerobics, judo, short mat bowls and martial arts.

Club room

This smaller multi-purpose room can be used for table tennis, meetings, yoga, children's parties and dance classes. The club room is situated alongside the main building and is available for private hire.

Adults' activities

Golden Lane Leisure Centre has a comprehensive adult’s activity programme comprising of lessons in swimming and tennis, yoga and aqua aerobics sessions.

Day Activity Time Cost Booking type
Monday Aqua Aerobics 5.30 – 6.15pm £4.50 On the day
 Yoga 5.30 – 7.00pm  £5.80 On the day
Tuesday Aqua Aerobics 12.15 – 1.00pm £4.50 On the day
Swimming Lessons Beginners 7.00 – 7.45pm
Improvers 7.45 – 8.00pm
£65.00 per term Pre booked prior to each course
Beginners tennis lessons 7.45 – 8.45am £50.00 per six lessons Pre booked prior to each course
Thursday  Improvers tennis lessons 7.45 – 8.45am £50.00 per six lessons Pre booked prior to each course
Sunday Family Fun Swim 11.00 – 12.00 noon £8.00 (2 adults 2 children)


Aqua Aerobics

Aqua Aerobics is exercise to music in the pool. This is a water workout lead by an instructor. This class increases your fitness level, tones the body and burns fat. This class provides an excellent opportunity to try a new type of activity. Aqua Aerobics provides exercise without the impact on the bones or joints, the water supports your body weight. Exercising in water also helps to keep you cool. This class is suitable for swimmers and non swimmers alike as it is performed in the shallow end of the pool. Aqua mits and woggles are provided adding an interesting variety to the class.

The classes are available on Mondays from 5.30 - 6.15pm or Tuesday lunchtimes from 12.15 - 1.00pm.

Adult swimming lessons

Our qualified and experienced instructors provide expert tuition to both non-swimmers wishing to learn the basics and those who can swim but wish to improve technique.

  • Lesson 7.00 – 7.45pm non-swimmers
  • Lesson 7.00 – 7.45pm beginners
  • Lesson 7.45 – 8.30pm improvers
  • Lesson 7.45 – 8.30pm stroke correction

Swimming lessons are available all year round (Term Time): Autumn, Spring and Summer.

If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive application forms and information regarding adult's swimming lessons please email info-gllc@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Adult tennis lessons

These popular lessons run regularly throughout the year and are great for learning beginners' tennis or improving your technique and getting match practice.

Two six week tennis lessons are held in April and September and a week's intensive course in August. All courses are held for beginners and improvers. 

If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive application forms and information regarding adults' swimming lessons please email sportsdevelopment@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Yoga

In our hectic modern world many people are taking ‘time out’ to practice yoga - a system of philosophy that originated in India 5,000 years ago. Anyone can practice yoga, regardless of age, sex or ability. There is no need to book for yoga; tickets are sold on a first come-first served basis. At Golden Lane Leisure Centre we practise Hatha yoga.

If you would like further information on our adult’s activities please contact Golden Lane Leisure Centre on 020 7250 1464 or info-gllc@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Children’s activities

Golden Lane Leisure Centre has an exciting children’s activity programme comprising of lessons in swimming, tennis and judo and our holiday sports camp. Activity Programme for Children at Golden Lane Leisure Centre.

Day

Activity

Time

Cost

Monday

 

 

 

Tuesday

Swimming Lessons

Various after school

£52.00 per term

Wednesday

 

 

 

Thursday

Swimming Lessons

Various after school

£52.00 per term

Friday

Judo

5.00 – 6.15pm

£2.90

 

Saturday

Millwall football training
Tennis Lessons

4:00 – 6:00pm
9am – 12noon

FREE
£3.20

 

Swimming Lessons

Various between 12 noon – 2pm

£52.00 per term

Sunday

Family Fun Swim

11.00 – 12noon

£5.10 for 1 adult & 2 children. £8.00 for 2 adults and 2 children. Additional children £1.35.



Sports camp

Every School holiday & half term (except Christmas) from 9.30 – 4.30pm on week days. Our Multi Activity Sports Camp is just what children need in the school holidays to keep active. We provide a wide range of sports throughout each camp, each taught by qualified and experienced instructors. Day trips are also a regular feature where we venture away from the centre to take part in other activities such as rock climbing, water sports, ice skating, outdoor pursuits centres, the list is endless. Coaching includes volleyball, hockey, football, netball, basketball, street dance, capoiera, boxercise, circuits and much much more.

Come along, try out different sports, meet new friends and most of all have fun!

Sports Camps are available all year round during school holidays:
February, Easter, Whitsun, Summer, October.

If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive application forms and information regarding sports camp please email sportsdevelopment@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Children's swimming lessons

The centre runs a number of Learn to Swim courses throughout the year available to children from three years to 15 years and covering beginners through to advanced swimmers.

Swimming lessons are available all year round (Term Time):
Autumn, Spring and Summer.

If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive application forms and information regarding children's swimming lessons please email info-gllc@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive application forms and information regarding children's swimming lessons please email sportsdevelopment@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Judo competitorsJudo

Affiliated to The British Judo Association, the official Governing Body for Judo in the United Kingdom, our judo class provides expert coaching to guide you through skills required to practice this popular martial art. The class is suitable for six years to 15 years of age.

For more information please call Golden Lane Leisure Centre on 020 7250 1464 or email sportsdevelopment@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Children's tennis lessons

Our children’s tennis lessons take place every Saturday morning with expert coaching provided for the following age groups:

  • Age four to eight years: 9.00 – 10.00am
  • Age nine to 12 years: 10.00 – 11.00am
  • Age 12 to 15 years: 11.00 – 12.00 noon

There is no need to book for lessons, just turn up, pay at reception and join in!

For more information please call Golden Lane Leisure Centre on 020 7250 1464 or email sportsdevelopment@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Family fun swim

Is your family active? Do you all enjoy swimming? If the answer is yes then this session is for you. It is a time for children and their families to enjoy the pool with toys and rafts in the water and no ‘boring’ lanes. The fun starts at 11.00am each Sunday.

Children’s parties.

If you would like further information on our children’s activities please contact Golden Lane Leisure Centre on 020 7250 1464 or email info-gllc@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Additional children’s sporting activities

If you are aged between 11-17 years old you could participate in the London Youth Games. The London Youth Games offer Londoners the chance to participate in Europe’s largest youth sporting event. Whatever your sport you could represent the City at the games. For more information please see Youth Sport.

Senior activities

Senior aerobics classGolden Lane Leisure Centre provides activities, specifically organised for men and women aged 60 plus, in conjunction with the City of London Sports Development Team and their Young at Heart scheme.

Why not come along, take part in an activity and enjoy the friendly social atmosphere. Our classes are open to all over 60s and Young At Heart members and allow individuals to participate at a suitable level for their ability.

Activity Programme for the 60+ seniors at Golden Lane Leisure Centre

Day Activity Location Time Cost
Monday
Tuesday Short Mat Bowls Golden Lane Leisure Centre 10.00am – 11.30am £1.50 per session
Wednesday Gentle Exercise Golden Lane Leisure Centre 10.00am – 11.00am £1.50 per session
Thursday Gentle Exercise Golden Lane Leisure Centre 10.00am – 11.00am £1.50 per session
Thursday Swimming Golden Lane Leisure Centre 10.30 – 12.00 noon £1.20 per session


Short mat bowls

Short mat bowls is great fun. It is an all-year activity unaffected by weather conditions as it is played in our multi sports hall. It's easy to learn regardless of athletic prowess, affordable and a great place to meet people. Short mat bowls is also accessible and adaptable to people with disabilities.

For more information please call Golden Lane Leisure Centre on 020 7250 1464 or email sportsdevelopment@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Gentle exercise

Doctors and health workers acknowledge the benefits of exercise to the older adult and many recommend regular exercise as part of preventative medicine. This exercise class is suitable for those who wish to take low impact exercise and stretching to improve or maintain their current fitness level. There is no need to book for gentle exercise; tickets are sold on a first come-first served basis.

60+ swimming

This session is exclusively for the older person to enjoy a relaxing, peaceful swim in the company of like-minded people. There are no lanes during this 60+ session and swimmers of any level are welcomed.

If you would like further information on our senior activities please contact Golden Lane Leisure Centre on 020 7250 1464 or email info-gllc@cityoflondon.gov.uk .

If you would like more information on other activities in the City please contact the Sports Development team on 0207 332 3392 or email sportsdevelopment@cityoflondon.gov.uk who will distribute a leaflet on the current Senior Sporting Activity Programme.

Young at Heart campaign

The young at heart campaign is targeting the 50+ age group from all over the City. The programme is designed to assist the target group to keep healthy and improve their general well being through providing the opportunity to try out various activities. With a wide variety of different activities each month, which are free of charge, why not give it a try?

Training courses

See coach education.

Seeking employment

Are you a lifeguard? Do you have a valid, current RLSS NPLQ Certificate? If so, Golden Lane Leisure Centre wants to know. We are always on the look out for hard working individuals who want to be the best to join our team. If you are interested in joining the leisure team at the only public Leisure Centre in the City of London please visit our jobs section

For volunteering opportunities see volunteering.


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