Swimming · Leyton, Waltham Forest

Leyton Leisure Centre

A Waltham Forest pool with a SEND-friendly swim for children (Mondays — 4:30–6pm in term time, 12–1pm in the summer holidays and half-terms), using the main pool and Aqua Splash; a carer with a valid carer card swims free.

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What is this place?

Leyton Leisure Centre is a public pool in Waltham Forest, run by GLL under its ‘Better’ brand. It runs a SEND-friendly swimming session for children with SEND (all ages welcome; no stated age limit) — Mondays 4:30–6:00pm in term time, and Mondays 12:00–1:00pm during the summer holidays and half-terms — using both the main pool and the Aqua Splash. Booking in advance is recommended, and a carer with a valid carer card swims free. The venue has directly confirmed a step-free entrance to the centre, an accessible toilet, an accessible shower and accessible parking. Entry into the pool itself is normally by ladder, with a pool hoist available on request — tell reception if you need it. There is no dedicated quiet space, though the upstairs seating may offer a quieter area if a child needs a break (it isn't a formal quiet space). Prices confirmed on 2026-08-21 were £2.75 (children) and £5.80 (adults) — check the current timetable and price before booking.

SEND & access at a glance

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Quiet space
SEND & access options
Ear defenders
Step-free
Accessible toilet
Changing Places
Accessible parking
Sensory-adapted sessions

SEND & access options

Dedicated sessions, accessible performances and access support — relaxed, sensory-adapted, quiet, autism-friendly, signed/audio-described, or an access service. Not every session at a venue is one of these.

Session dates, times and prices change — always check current times with the venue before travelling.

SEND-friendly swimming session

Weekly

SEND session

Term time: Mondays 4:30–6:00pm · Summer holidays & half-terms: Mondays 12:00–1:00pm

Term-time and holiday times differ (see above) — check the current timetable before booking.

A swim for children with SEND — no stated age limit; all ages are welcome. Both the main pool and the Aqua Splash can be used. A carer with a valid carer card swims free.

Booking: Booking in advance is recommended. Prices confirmed 2026-08-21: children £2.75; adults £5.80. A carer with a valid carer card swims free. Check the current timetable and price before booking.

Leyton Leisure Centre — venue email response (supporting correspondence held privately by WonderTrail) · checked 2026-08-21

Sensory environment

  • Noise

    We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.

    Venue website · checked 2026-08-16
  • Lighting

    We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.

    Venue website · checked 2026-08-16
  • Crowds & capacity

    A dedicated SEND-friendly session, but capacity isn't described.

    Venue website · checked 2026-08-16
  • Quiet space / chill-out area

    There is no dedicated quiet space. The upstairs seating may offer a quieter area if a child needs a break, but it isn't a formal quiet space, and step-free/wheelchair access to it isn't confirmed.

    Leyton Leisure Centre — venue email response (supporting correspondence held privately by WonderTrail) · checked 2026-08-21
  • Sensory room

    We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.

    Venue website · checked 2026-08-16
  • Ear defenders

    Ear defenders are not available — bring your own if you need them.

    Leyton Leisure Centre — venue email response (supporting correspondence held privately by WonderTrail) · checked 2026-08-21
  • Sensory equipment & resources

    We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.

    Venue website · checked 2026-08-16
  • Freedom to move / leave & re-enter

    We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.

    Venue website · checked 2026-08-16

SEND provision

  • SEND & access options

    A SEND-friendly swim for children with SEND (all ages welcome) — Mondays 4:30–6:00pm in term time and 12:00–1:00pm during the summer holidays and half-terms; main pool and Aqua Splash. See below.

    Leyton Leisure Centre — venue email response (supporting correspondence held privately by WonderTrail) · checked 2026-08-21
  • Autism-friendly / sensory-adapted sessions

    We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.

    Venue website · checked 2026-08-16
  • Reduced-capacity sessions

    We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.

    Venue website · checked 2026-08-16
  • SEND-trained staff

    We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.

    Venue website · checked 2026-08-16
  • Visual story / social story

    We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.

    Venue website · checked 2026-08-16
  • Visual timetable

    We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.

    Venue website · checked 2026-08-16
  • Communication aids

    We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.

    Venue website · checked 2026-08-16

Physical accessibility

  • Step-free access

    There is a step-free entrance to the leisure centre. (This is building entry only — it does not mean step-free/level entry into the pool; see Wheelchair accessible and Pool hoist.)

    Leyton Leisure Centre — venue email response (supporting correspondence held privately by WonderTrail) · checked 2026-08-21
  • Wheelchair accessible

    Entry into the pool is normally by ladder (not step-free); a pool hoist is available on request (see Pool hoist). Further wheelchair/pool-participation details aren't confirmed.

    Leyton Leisure Centre — venue email response (supporting correspondence held privately by WonderTrail) · checked 2026-08-21
  • Pool hoist

    A pool hoist is available on request — please tell reception if you need it.

    Leyton Leisure Centre — venue email response (supporting correspondence held privately by WonderTrail) · checked 2026-08-21
  • Accessible toilet

    An accessible toilet is available.

    Leyton Leisure Centre — venue email response (supporting correspondence held privately by WonderTrail) · checked 2026-08-21
  • Accessible shower

    An accessible shower is available.

    Leyton Leisure Centre — venue email response (supporting correspondence held privately by WonderTrail) · checked 2026-08-21
  • Changing Places toilet

    We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.

    Venue website · checked 2026-08-16
  • Accessible parking

    Accessible parking is available. Blue Badge holders can park free after showing reception a photograph of their Blue Badge, so they can be added to the parking system.

    Leyton Leisure Centre — venue email response (supporting correspondence held privately by WonderTrail) · checked 2026-08-21
  • Hearing loop

    We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.

    Venue website · checked 2026-08-16

Visit planning

Address
Leyton Leisure Centre, 763 High Road, Leyton, London E10 5AB
Borough
Waltham Forest
Age range
Children with SEND — all ages welcome (no stated age limit)
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor leisure centre
Opening
SEND-friendly swim: Mondays 4:30–6:00pm in term time, and Mondays 12:00–1:00pm during summer holidays and half-terms. Check the current timetable before booking. · checked 2026-08-21
Booking
Booking in advance is recommended. A carer with a valid carer card swims free. · checked 2026-08-21
Typical visit length
Not confirmed
Price
Prices confirmed 2026-08-21: children £2.75; adults £5.80. Check the current timetable and price before booking. · checked 2026-08-21
Getting there
Nearest stations Leyton (Central line) and Leyton Midland Road (Overground); station step-free status not confirmed — check your route.
Website
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/events/send-friendly-swimming-session

Opening times, prices and booking can change — please check before you travel.

Sources & provenance

This is a WonderTrail Researched listing — compiled independently from public sources. Leyton Leisure Centre has directly confirmed several session and accessibility details by email, but the listing as a whole has not been reviewed or claimed by the venue. Sources checked:

“Not confirmed” means we couldn't verify that detail from the sources we checked — not that it's unavailable. Where a source confirms something is genuinely absent, we show it as a clear ✕. If a specific need matters for your visit, please contact the venue to check. Parent-reported experiences (added later) will always be shown separately from verified venue information.

Contact the venue to confirm a specific requirement: www.walthamforest.gov.uk/events/send-friendly-swimming-session

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