Over 60s and Under 16s Free Swim
What is Free Swimming?
Free Swimming in Wales was first launched in 2003. It was the first national free swimming programme in Wales. The aim? To get more young people (aged 16 and under) and over 60s learning to swim and swimming more regularly.
It is a Welsh Government-funded initiative, managed by Sport Wales and delivered by the 22 Local Authorities. Following the independent review and guidance from Welsh Government in 2019, Free Swimming still targets young people and older people over the age of 60 - but now prioritises those from areas of deprivation.
The aim is to help people who face the biggest barriers in accessing a pool so we can give them the chance to learn a life skill and to swim more frequently.
Over 60s Free Swimming Sessions
Llandudno Swimming Centre
- Thursday – 12:45pm - 13:30pm
Colwy Leisure Centre
Abergele Leisure Centre
- Wednesday – 8.45am - 9.45am
- When school swims are in, it's Friday 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Llanrwst Swimming Pool
- Thursday – 9.15am – 10.15am
Under 16s Free Swimming Sessions
Llandudno Swimming Centre
Term time
Holiday time
- Monday – 1pm - 2pm & 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Colwyn Leisure Centre
Term time
Holiday time
- Thursday – 2:15pm - 3.15pm
- Friday – 2pm - 3pm
- Sunday – 2pm - 3pm
Abergele Leisure Centre
Term time
Holiday time
- Friday – 4:45pm - 5:45pm
- Sunday – 10am - 11am
Llanrwst Swimming Pool
Term time
- Saturday – 12:45pm - 1:30pm
Holiday time
- Saturday – 12:45pm - 1:30pm
- Tuesday – 9:30am - 10:30am
Click here for up-to-date times, or alternatively please contact us or visit your local swimming pool.