Free Swimming in Manchester

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Did you know that young people living in Manchester can swim for free?

In Manchester, young people aged under 16 can swim for free during public general swim sessions during the school holidays. They can also swim for free during weekends term time too.

Additionally, people over 60 living in Manchester can swim for free during any public general swim session, anytime.

Free Swimming sessions can be enjoyed at various MCRactive swimming pools across Manchester. You’ll find free swimming sessions at the following leisure centres:

Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre
East Manchester Leisure Centre
Hough End Leisure
North City Family & Fitness Centre
Moss Side Leisure Centre
Wythenshawe Forum

Ready to dive in? Click the ‘more info’ button to visit the MCRactive website. Be sure to take a look at all of the MCRactive sports activity happening over the holidays too.

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