South Norwood Leisure Centre facts for kids
The South Norwood Leisure Centre is a great place to get active in South Norwood, London. It's located on Portland Road in the Croydon area. This centre has a large 25-meter swimming pool, a special pool for teaching, a gym with 32 exercise machines, and two studios for different classes. The centre is managed by a group called Better (GLL).
What You Can Do There
The South Norwood Leisure Centre offers many cool things to do and places to explore:
- Swimming Pools: There's a big 25-meter pool for swimming laps or just having fun. There's also a smaller pool, which is perfect for kids learning how to swim.
- Gym and Studios: If you like to exercise, there's a gym with lots of equipment. You can also join classes in the two studios, like dance or fitness.
- Other Facilities: The centre also has a multi-purpose room, a car park, and a crèche for younger children.
- Free Swimming: If you are 16 years old or younger, you can swim for free during certain hours!
- Help for Everyone: The centre makes sure it's easy for everyone to visit, including people with disabilities.
Fun Activities to Try
There are many activities for you to enjoy at the centre:
- Swim Sessions: You can join SwimFit groups, go for open swimming, or use the lanes for serious swimming. There are even special sessions just for one gender.
- Pool Classes: You can take part in fun classes that happen in the pool.
- Swim School: If you want to learn to swim or improve your skills, there's a swim school.
- Personal Training: You can get help from a personal trainer to create a workout plan.
- School Holiday Fun: During school holidays, there are special activities just for kids!
- Gym Workouts: You can get an introduction to the gym and weights, and even get a workout plan made for you.
Centre History
The South Norwood Leisure Centre got a big update between 2006 and 2008. The refurbishment took more than a year and a half to complete.
How to Get There
It's easy to get to the South Norwood Leisure Centre:
- By Bus: There's a bus stop right outside the centre. You can catch buses like the 130, 197, and 312. These buses can take you to places like Peckham, Croydon, and New Addington.
- By Train: The closest train station is Norwood Junction railway station.
- By Tram: The nearest Tramlink stops are Harrington Road (if you're coming from Beckenham) and Woodside (if you're coming from Wimbledon or Elmers End).
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